Programs

In the January 9, 2009, edition of WLS News, host Leslie Thompson reports on how weight loss surgery can benefit teenagers with adult-onset diabetes; how Lap-Band surgery can reduce the risk of complications during pregnancy; and the positive physical and emotional impact of exercise after weight loss surgery. Plus, viewers can find out where to meet the team from the Weight Loss Surgery Channel in person later this month.

In the January 2, 2009, edition of WLS News, host Leslie Thompson reports on the danger of bone loss in post-op bariatric patients; how breastfeeding helps new moms shed their “baby weight”; the risk of adult obesity for kids who don't get enough sleep; shocking facts about arteriosclerosis in obese children; and a new bariatric procedure that requires no incisions.

Yvonne McCarthy, host of WLS Journeys, talks with guest Gaye Tindel about the remarkable improvements to her health that she experienced after undergoing weight loss surgery, despite having waited until her late 40s. Although she admits her life is far from perfect since undergoing a gastric bypass several years ago, Gaye shares her successes and the lessons she has learned about the true toll that obesity takes on our lives. Tune in to view this latest episode, and discover the impact that weight loss surgery can have on your physical and emotional health.

Tune in every day to 90 Seconds to Success for a word of encouragement from host Craig Thompson, and stay on track toward achieving your goals, wherever you are in your weight loss journey!

In the first episode of the uplifting new series WLS Journeys, host Yvonne McCarthy talks with Debra Flores, a 10 year veteran of two weight loss surgeries. After her first weight loss surgery, a vertical gastric banding procedure, Debra suffered from severe dumping syndrome which led to malnutrition. After a rigorous search for a weight loss revision surgeon, Debra had a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and achieved weight loss success. Through Debra’s inspirational story, she offers hope and words of encouragement to those in all stages of their weight loss journey.

Stay tuned for the first episode of WLS Family Dynamics, coming in January 2009! In this exciting new program, host Leslie J. Thompson speaks with counselors and relationship experts about...

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