Life After WLS

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....

For many Americans, the holidays are filled with high-calorie fare. Here are a few smart strategies to keep your waistline in check through the final weeks of 2010, so you can start the New Year with a positive outlook.

Weight loss surgery patients often put plastic surgery on their "To Do" list after they shed the excess pounds -- and face the prospect of flabby skin. Plastic surgeon Dr. Mitchel Krieger explains how body...

After weight loss surgery, learning what to eat — and in what quantity — can be confusing.  Margaret Furtado, clinical nutrition specialist for the bariatric surgery program at Johns Hopkins University’s Bayview Medical Center, shares her healthy eating tips for bariatric patients.

Weight loss surgery is a powerful tool in the treatment of obesity. But, many bariatric surgeons note that the real key to positive outcomes lies in providing patients with comprehensive, ongoing support after...

Lap-Band support hinges on effective, ongoing communication to promote patient compliance. Bariatric surgeon Dr. Sunil Bhoyrul explains how the Lap-Band can be leveraged to provide continued opportunities for...

When it comes to exercise after weight loss surgery, the first rule of thumb is: start slow. You didn't gain all the excess weight overnight, and you won't lose it overnight, either. Fortunately, with...

One of the most common questions pre-op patients have prior to bariatric surgery is what their weight loss surgery diet will be like post-op. Odds are, you've heard or read all sorts of information specific to...