Gastric Sleeve Procedure Under Scrutiny at Bariatric Surgery Conference gwhqadmin June 24, 2009 Breaking WLS News 146 Comments Doctors share diverse views on whether gastric sleeve surgery is a viable option for the treatment of obesity during the annual meeting of the...
Survey Shows Bariatric Patients are Happier, Healthier gwhqadmin June 22, 2009 Breaking WLS News The results of a new study reveal that the majority of weight loss surgery patients in Canada look good, feel great, and are on track to their target...
Woman Loses 55 Lbs. after Hypnosis in Lieu of Weight Loss Surgery gwhqadmin June 11, 2009 Breaking WLS News 1 Comment A woman in the UK has reportedly lost 55 pounds in just a few weeks after being hypnotized to believe she had weight loss surgery....
WLS News – June 5, 2009 gwhqadmin June 5, 2009 WLS News 1 Comment In the June 5, 2009 edition of WLS News, we’ll give you the details on a new attempt by Congress to attack the nation’s growing childhood obesity plague, and explain why the obese may face a higher risk of swine flu. We’ll also sample some new data indicating that an ingredient in curry – the delicious South Asian spice – may have fat-fighting properties, as well. And we’ll tell you about one woman’s journey from hippo-size to hypno-sized.
Bringing Heart to Mind gwhqadmin May 28, 2009 Breaking WLS News Bringing Heart to Mind Heart disease kills more women in the United States than any other disease – but are American women concerned by...
Insurance Troubles Send Weight Loss Surgery Patients Overseas gwhqadmin March 6, 2009 Breaking WLS News Insurance Troubles Send Weight Loss Surgery Patients Overseas Here in the U.S., insurance nightmares, rising healthcare costs and a slumping...
WLS News – March 6, 2009 gwhqadmin March 6, 2009 WLS News 3 Comments Check out the March 6, 2009, edition of WLS News as we look at a new initiative spearheaded by former President Clinton to fight childhood obesity. We’ll also detail a new effort to curb the growing rate of cancers worldwide caused by poor dietary choices and a sedentary lifestyle. And, we’ll examine the benefits and risks of outsourcing your weight loss surgery to India, and highlight a new website dedicated to weight loss surgery support for duodenal switch patients. Tune in now for the latest health headlines on WLS News!
Understanding the Duodenal Switch gwhqadmin March 2, 2009 Duodenal Switch 2 Comments The Duodenal Switch (DS) is a combination weight loss surgery procedure that is both restrictive and malabsorptive. With the duodenal switch, the size of your stomach is reduced by about 70%, and part of the intestine is also switched around to change how food is digested and limit calorie absorption. This helpful article offers a primer on the duodenal switch, including the advantages and disadvantages of this innovative bariatric procedure.
