Weight Loss Surgery News – September 11, 2009 gwhqadmin September 11, 2009 Breaking WLS News, WLS News In this week’s episode of Weight Loss Surgery News, discover the link between Omega-3 fatty acids and body mass index, and find out how a new database is affecting bariatric surgery trends. Plus, learn why...
Obesity Under Fire with Mini-Foods gwhqadmin September 10, 2009 Breaking WLS News Obesity rates in America may just start to drop if fast food fans take advantage of the “mini foods” trend newly adopted by many popular chains....
High-Fat Diet Can Lead to Insulin Resistance gwhqadmin September 9, 2009 Breaking WLS News A high-fat diet can lead to fatty liver and insulin resistance, two precursors to Type 2 diabetes, according to a new study inspired by the documentary Super Size Me....
Dino DeVita: From Bypass to Body Building gwhqadmin September 8, 2009 Success Stories 29 Comments Dino DeVita struggled with addiction issues stemming from childhood sexual abuse. At one point, he weighed close to 400 pounds. Read more to learn about a successful weight loss surgery that enabled his dream...
Paula Kilgore: Dressing For Success After WLS gwhqadmin September 8, 2009 Success Stories 9 Comments Paula Kilgore experienced great weight loss after her bariatric surgery. One big challenge was dressing the part after losing weight. Here, she shares some tips....
Bariatric Patients with Sleep Apnea Face Higher Risk of Complications gwhqadmin September 8, 2009 Breaking WLS News Bariatric surgery can reduce or resolve many health conditions. But, two new studies show that bariatric patients with sleep apnea still risk complications after their procedure....
Obesity Tied to Prostate Cancer Recurrence gwhqadmin September 7, 2009 Breaking WLS News A recent study shows that obesity can lead to a recurrence of prostate cancer. But this study also refutes past claims that the disease is more prevalent among African-Americans....
Weight Loss Improves Heart Function, Study Shows gwhqadmin September 7, 2009 Breaking WLS News Weight loss can improve heart function, regardless of whether the pounds are lost due to dieting or bariatric surgery, according to a new study....