Dr. David Provost Visits India to Teach Latest Bariatric Surgery Techniques gwhqadmin May 3, 2012 Breaking WLS News 1 Comment Dr. David Provost, faculty advisor for the Weight Loss Surgery Channel and ASMBS Executive Council member, last week traveled to Hyderabad, India to educate local surgeons on the latest bariatric procedures. As a featured presenter, Dr. Provost performed four sleeve gastrectomy surgeries and one gastric bypass revision surgery.
‘Biggest Loser’ Winner Shows Off Tummy Tuck gwhqadmin November 24, 2011 Breaking WLS News 1 Comment Biggest Loser winner Olivia Ward opted for a tummy tuck to remove excess skin after shedding 116 pounds. See her journey and dramatic transformation....
UK Quietly Disbands Government Obesity Panel gwhqadmin November 22, 2011 Breaking WLS News Obesity rates continue to rise across the UK at a startling pace, so why did government leaders disband the panel tasked with tackling obesity in Britain?...
Obesity Increases Risk of Injury Editor November 21, 2011 Breaking WLS News Obesity raises the odds of injury at home and at work, and also slows recovery time, according to a recent study....
WLS Success: Separating Head Hunger from Physical Hunger Editor November 20, 2011 Breaking WLS News, Life After WLS 2 Comments WLS patients often have to break the lifelong habit of emotional eating and relearn what it really means to be physically hungry. Bariatric Physician Assistant Chrystyna Senkel explains how....
Obesity Can Be Predicted in Infants, Study Shows Editor November 10, 2011 Breaking WLS News The risk of obesity can be recognized from infancy, according to new research findings, which point to two key milestones on doctors’ growth charts....
Exercise May Counteract Obesity Gene gwhqadmin November 9, 2011 Breaking WLS News Regular, moderate physical activity can curb the impact of the obesity gene, a new study shows....
Flu Shot Less Effective for Obese Individuals Editor October 31, 2011 Breaking WLS News Flu season is upon us, but preventative flu shots may be ineffectual for people who are obese, according to a new study....