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Bariatric Surgery Before Pregnancy Benefits Children’s Health

Editor
November 7, 2012
Breaking WLS News
Bariatric surgery does more than improve the patient's health. Children of obese women who have weight loss surgery prior to conceiving are less likely to suffer from risk factors leading to cardiovascular disease than children of obese women who don’t have the surgery.

Bariatric Surgery Can Resolve Diabetic Nephropathy

gwhqadmin
August 14, 2012
Breaking WLS News
Bariatric surgery not only improves type 2 diabetes, but can halt the progression of diabetes-related kidney disease, a new study shows.

Nearly Half of Weight Loss Program Participants Drop Out

gwhqadmin
August 13, 2012
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A recent study showed that 43% of people involved in a weight loss program dropped out before they reached their goal. The drop-out rate was significantly lower for participants who had bariatric surgery, while more than half of those who did not have the surgery quit before achieving their target weight.

Gastric Bypass Leads to Long-Term Benefits

gwhqadmin
July 25, 2012
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Patients who had a gastric bypass had improved overall health even seven years post-op, researchers found, indicating the long-term benefits of bariatric surgery.
Medicare May Cover Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Medicare May Cover Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Editor
July 14, 2012
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicade Services (CMS) has released its decision concerning insurance approval of gastric sleeve surgery for clinically obese patients.

New Gastric Sleeve Recommendations Offer Best Practices for Surgeons

gwhqadmin
June 29, 2012
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A new consensus statement on best practices for gastric sleeve surgery aims to foster standardization and improve safety for the popular weight loss surgery procedure.

Dr. David Provost Visits India to Teach Latest Bariatric Surgery Techniques

gwhqadmin
May 3, 2012
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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

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November 24, 2011
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Biggest Loser winner Olivia Ward opted for a tummy tuck to remove excess skin after shedding 116 pounds. See her journey and dramatic transformation....
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