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.
Weight Loss Surgery Channel Highlights Hot Topics in Bariatric Medicine gwhqadmin June 27, 2009 Breaking WLS News 5 Comments The Weight Loss Surgery Channel shone a spotlight on hot topics ranging from post-operative patient support to legislative initiatives aimed at...
Lap-Band vs. Gastric Bypass – Video Feature gwhqadmin November 3, 2008 Gastric Bypass, Lap-Band®, Patient Education 8 Comments Can you lose the same amount of weight with a Lap-Band as with a gastric bypass ? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each procedure? In this brief video, Dr. David Provost explains the difference between the Lap-Band and the Roux en Y gastric bypass, including possible side effects and the long-term follow-up care that they require. Learn which procedure may be best for you--click here to watch!
The Lap-Band Explained – Video Feature gwhqadmin October 29, 2008 Lap-Band® 4 Comments Using an actual Lap-Band device together with pictures and animated illustrations, Dr. David Provost demonstrates how the Lap-Band restricts food intake and helps patients feel full, so they eat less and lose weight. Watch this two-minute video for a great overview of the gastric banding procedure in plain English!
Choosing a Weight Loss Surgery Procedure – Video Feature gwhqadmin October 29, 2008 Patient Education 2 Comments Learn the difference between malabsorptive, restrictive, and combination weight loss surgery procedures in this helpful video segment, hosted by bariatric surgeon Dr. David Provost.
