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Check out the February 20, 2009, edition of WLS News as we detail the latest Medicare rules for weight loss surgery and tell you about research that may lead to a genetic treatment for obesity. Plus, we'll leak you the latest on obesity and occasional urinary incontinence, investigate new obesity-related cancer research,and highlight a great Website for weight loss surgery support. Nobody brings you the headlines like WLS News!

It's Not About You. Have you been to a support group meeting recently? If you haven't had weight loss surgery yet, you might not think you should go. Or, if you are several months post-op and already at your goal weight, you might think there's no reason to still attend. But, in today's episode of 90 Seconds to Success, host Craig Thompson reminds us that by participating in a support group, we are not only helping ourselves stay on track, but also inspiring others on their own weight loss journey--regardless of whether they are far out ahead of us, or following in our footsteps.

100% Committed to Change. Do you remember how you felt the moment you decided to have weight loss surgery? Do you remember your level of desperation, inspiration, and sheer commitment to change? In today's episode of 90 Seconds to Success, host Craig Thompson encourages us to put tools in place to quantify our level of commitment, so we can hold ourselves accountable and make sure we are doing what it takes to stay healthy for the months and years to come.

Which Life are you Living? In Greek, there are at least two words for "life": bios means your physical existence, whereas zoe means vitality--the true fullness of life. Although your doctor was more concerned with your bios and extending your physical life, in this episode of 90 Seconds to Success, host Craig Thompson encourages us to focus on the zoe--to have a relentlessly positive attitude and embrace the opportunity to finally enjoy life to the full.

Are You Standing Still? The first several months after weight loss surgery are an exciting ride. You're out shopping for new clothes, you're sharing your newfound wisdom on the support blogs, and you are generally totally enamored with your new body and new life. In this episode of 90 Seconds to Success, host Craig Thompson reminds us that while good things are happening on the outside, we still need to pay attention to what’s happening on the inside if we want to achieve lasting success post-op.

Gina Robinson thought she had finally gotten her health on track when she lost 150 pounds after weight loss surgery. But several years after her operation, she found that she had become complacent about her earlier success, and as a result regained 60 pounds. Join Gina as she shares her story with host Yvonne McCarthy in the latest episode of WLS Journeys, and find out how this hospice nurse gave herself a check-up from the neck up to regain control of her weight and her health.

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.

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!