Gastric Bypass Leads to Long-Term Benefits gwhqadmin July 25, 2012 Breaking WLS News 1 Comment 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.
Gastric Bypass Surgery Increases Risk of Alcoholism Editor July 4, 2012 Breaking WLS News, Features 16 Comments Gastric bypass surgery patients experience significant life changes after their dramatic weight loss, but most do not expect alcoholism to be one of them.
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.
Gastric Bypass Surgery Benefits Endure for Diabetes Patients gwhqadmin October 19, 2011 Breaking WLS News 1 Comment Gastric bypass surgery delivers long-term benefits for individuals with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study that followed bariatric patients...
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy: What You Should Know Editor June 27, 2011 Sleeve Gastrectomy 8 Comments Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG), also referred to as the gastric sleeve procedure, is gaining popularity as a viable weight loss surgery solution. Learn the risks and benefits of this bariatric procedure, and how results compare to the gastric bypass and Lap-Band.
Weight Loss Surgery Doesn’t Help Older Men Live Longer gwhqadmin June 22, 2011 Breaking WLS News 2 Comments Weight loss surgery may not extend the life expectancy of older men, and mortality rates following surgery may be higher for this demographic, a new...
Weight Loss Surgery Saves Sabrina Kershaw’s Life gwhqadmin November 24, 2010 Success Stories 13 Comments Sabrina Kershaw had a family history of obesity and relied on food as an emotional crutch. Her food addiction and other factors eventually pushed her weight to 270. At age 40, she finally made a change.
Weight Loss Surgery Rates Soar Down Under gwhqadmin April 12, 2010 Breaking WLS News Weight loss surgery is increasingly popular Down Under, but for the first time, the numbers show that the benefits of the procedure for the average...
