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.
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 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 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...
Weight Loss Surgery and Medical Tourism gwhqadmin August 30, 2009 Patient Education Weight loss surgery patients are taking advantage of medical tourism. Many cross the border and seek operations in Mexico, since prices are lower....
Weight Loss Surgery And Nutrition: Dr. Kevin Huffman Talks Vitamins gwhqadmin August 30, 2009 Patient Education 4 Comments Weight loss surgery patients require unique vitamin supplements before and after their procedures. Which supplements they need often depends on the...
Weight Loss Surgery Lightens Up With New Expo gwhqadmin August 30, 2009 Patient Education LightenUp Expo gives weight loss surgery patients access to products and services formerly available just to doctors. Plus, executive director...
