HomeProgramsWLS NewsWLS News – February 06, 2009 gwhqadmin February 6, 2009 WLS News 6 Comments Tune into WLS News each week for the latest research related to the treatment of obesity, as well as other medical information and human interest stories that can help you stay on track toward weight loss success! In the February 6, 2009, newscast, get the scoop on a $2.3 million federal grant to fight obesity among U.S. immigrants, discover how losing weight can improve your memory, find out why some people who struggle with obesity may simply be hard-wired to overeat, and take a peek behind the scenes at a recent fashion event for post-op weight loss surgery patients. Plus, WLS Journeys host Yvonne McCarthy will shine the spotlight on one of her favorite websites for WLS information and support in our weekly feature, “WLS on the World Wide Web”. Get the Flash Player to see the wordTube Media Player. Organizations mentioned in this week’s news: American Medical Association National Institutes of Health Tufts University Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Development (NICHD) University of Muenster Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences British Medical Research Council Bariatric Girl (Yvonne McCarthy’s WLS support site) Bariatric Support Centers International (Colleen Cook) International Journal of Obesity Gastric Band Institute, Las Vegas Jenna Doughton, Fashion Stylist Bariatric Advantage (nutritional supplements) 6 Responses mm February 6, 2009 Great episode! 🙂 Yvonne McCarthy February 6, 2009 I loved seeing someone doing the clothing exchange in Vegas. I’ve been involved with doing them locally and they help so much. Thanks for putting a spotlight on such a useful activity! Great job Leslie. Beth February 6, 2009 This is such a cool show. I just got an email and glad I didn’t delete it. I will definately check every week. I needed something like this. I am almost 5 mo post op bastric bypass and is totally having the clothing crisis. No money because of the economy and now my close are literally falling off me. Georgia February 6, 2009 I have been hitting the goodwills and thrift stores but i sure do wish there was a store to swap clothes just think of what we all could save. Ron Hekier February 7, 2009 Another great episode. In addition to great scientific news, I appreciate the good report on the clothing exchange. A clothing exchange is a great support system for people on their weight loss journey. Weight Loss Surgery Channel Newsletter Feb. 06. 2009 |Weight Loss Surgery Channel February 24, 2009 […] into the February 6, 2009, edition of WLS News to find out how losing weight can help improve your memory, learn why the federal government is […]
Yvonne McCarthy February 6, 2009 I loved seeing someone doing the clothing exchange in Vegas. I’ve been involved with doing them locally and they help so much. Thanks for putting a spotlight on such a useful activity! Great job Leslie.
Beth February 6, 2009 This is such a cool show. I just got an email and glad I didn’t delete it. I will definately check every week. I needed something like this. I am almost 5 mo post op bastric bypass and is totally having the clothing crisis. No money because of the economy and now my close are literally falling off me.
Georgia February 6, 2009 I have been hitting the goodwills and thrift stores but i sure do wish there was a store to swap clothes just think of what we all could save.
Ron Hekier February 7, 2009 Another great episode. In addition to great scientific news, I appreciate the good report on the clothing exchange. A clothing exchange is a great support system for people on their weight loss journey.
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