Gastric Bypass Leads to Long-Term Benefits gwhqadmin July 25, 2012 Breaking WLS News 1 Comment Patients who had a gastric bypass had improved overall health even seven years post-op, researchers found, indicating the long-term benefits of bariatric surgery.
Dr. David Provost Visits India to Teach Latest Bariatric Surgery Techniques gwhqadmin May 3, 2012 Breaking WLS News 1 Comment Dr. David Provost, faculty advisor for the Weight Loss Surgery Channel and ASMBS Executive Council member, last week traveled to Hyderabad, India to educate local surgeons on the latest bariatric procedures. As a featured presenter, Dr. Provost performed four sleeve gastrectomy surgeries and one gastric bypass revision surgery.
Weight Loss Surgery More Effective in Less Obese Patients gwhqadmin July 27, 2011 Breaking WLS News Weight loss surgery can be more effective in patients who are less obese, leading to greater weight loss and a 100 percent rate of remission from...
Waiting Period for Weight Loss Surgery Ineffective, Experts Say gwhqadmin July 9, 2010 Breaking WLS News Insurance carriers often mandate waiting periods of six months or more for would-be weight loss surgery patients, but a new study says this is wasted...
Weight Loss Surgery Most Effective with a Relative gwhqadmin July 6, 2010 Breaking WLS News Weight loss surgery is more effective when done with a spouse or relative, according to a new study....
Weight Loss Surgery May Expand to Smaller Clients gwhqadmin January 25, 2010 Breaking WLS News Weight loss surgery is typically associated with people who are obese, not the ones who may just be carrying a few extra pounds. But some doctors are...
Weight Loss Surgery News – January 22, 2010 gwhqadmin January 22, 2010 WLS News Tune into this week’s WLS News for the rundown on the best new gadgets to track your weight loss success, and get details about new research that...
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...
