Yearly Archives February 14, 2009

Charismatic cookbook author and WLS post-op David Fouts, known as the “world’s first bariatric chef,” has joined the faculty of the Weight Loss Surgery Channel and will host a new cooking show to debut this spring. After losing 200 pounds after bariatric surgery in 2002, Fouts began researching how to create pouch-friendly recipes that still tasted great. Now, as the newest member of the Weight Loss Surgery Channel faculty, his mission is to make mealtime enjoyable again for viewers who are learning new, healthy ways of eating post-op.

In Search of Serenity. If you have ever met someone who has been in a 12-step program--or just someone who has been around the block a few times--you may have heard them recite the Serenity Prayer. In this episode of 90 Seconds to Success, host Craig Thompson breaks down this short prayer to demonstrate the power of asking for help in times of need, accepting those things that are beyond our control, and being courageous in the face of life's trials.

The Lap-Band® is a powerful tool to promote rapid weight loss and improved health -- if you know how to use it right. Learn the simple steps to getting the most from your band in this video segment!

Chiles Choice for Chow If you like your food on the spicy side, then you are probably a fan of chili peppers – which is a good thing, because the spicy little guys not only taste great, but...

Growth Hormones May Stop Post-Weight Loss Surgery Muscle Loss We all know that weight loss surgery works wonders when it comes to the rapid loss of “bad” body weight – that is, excess fat. But...

New Lap-Band® Offers Patients TLC Allergan, the maker of the Lap-Band adjustable gastric banding system, has created a new post-operative support program to help Lap-Band patients adopt a healthy...

Recession May Be Affecting Our Waist Lines as well as Our Wallets The global economic crisis is hitting everybody’s wallet these days. But, at least one researcher warns that it could be hitting us...

Tune into the February 13, 2009, edition of WLS News to find out whether chili peppers hold the key to weight loss, learn how growth hormones might benefit post-op WLS patients, and discover whether our current recession is causing people to pack on the pounds. Plus, we'll show you a new online program exclusively for Lap-Band patients, and highlight a great Website for weight loss surgery support. We've got the scoop on all these stories and more this week on WLS News!