WLSChannel Newsletter September 4, 2009 gwhqadmin September 4, 2009 eNewsletter Greetings! The shaky economy and rising obesity rate have given way to 'mini-foods' in restaurants. Find out how chains like McDonald's, Krispy Kreme and Burger King are offering...
Weight Loss Surgery News – September 4, 2009 gwhqadmin September 4, 2009 Breaking WLS News, WLS News 2 Comments Check out this week’s Weight Loss Surgery News to learn more about “mini-foods” now available in fast food eateries. Plus, find out about the risk of diabetes associated with a high-fat diet, and get the...
Obesity Linked to Food Stamp Usage, Study Shows gwhqadmin September 3, 2009 Breaking WLS News 1 Comment Obesity has been linked to food stamps, though common sense says people who rely on food stamps to buy their groceries have a shortage of food. But, a new study shows the opposite to be true....
Childhood Obesity Rate Triples Since 1970s gwhqadmin September 2, 2009 Breaking WLS News Childhood obesity among children and teens has more than tripled since 1976, according to a study published in Academic Pediatrics. Interestingly, race and income play a role in these numbers....
Lap-Band Surgery to be Covered By Pizza Shop gwhqadmin September 1, 2009 Breaking WLS News Lap-Band surgery is not the type of procedure one might expect to be covered by worker's compensation. But, an Indiana pizza shop is being forced to pay for a worker's weight loss surgery in addition to his...
Bariatric Chef Dave Fouts Cooks a Delectable Dinner and Dessert! gwhqadmin September 1, 2009 Eating Right Every Bite 10 Comments Bariatric patients don't need to settle for bland foods and bite-sized portions the rest of their lives. Chef Dave has a delectable dinner and dessert for you in the latest episode of Eating Right Every Bite.
Weight Loss Surgery Patients In Good Hands With Support Groups gwhqadmin August 30, 2009 Patient Education Weight loss surgery should be followed up with guidance or counseling. Kathleen Kellenbeck, a bariatric support program coordinator and herself a weight loss surgery patient, explains how a center with a...
Weight Loss Surgery Centers Strive to Become ‘Centers of Excellence’ gwhqadmin August 30, 2009 Patient Education Weight loss surgery centers in the U.S. can apply to be designated “Centers of Excellence” by the ASMBS. So with 1000 applications, why have only 365 have been approved?...
