Weight Loss Surgery Using Endoscopic Techniques for Lower Risk, Quicker Recovery gwhqadmin September 22, 2009 Breaking WLS News Weight loss surgery patients may enjoy quicker recovery, and less risk, as more doctors utilize endoscopic techniques....
Health Care Reform: Canada’s Current Solution gwhqadmin September 22, 2009 Breaking WLS News Health care reform proponents and opponents alike should take a look a Canada's current solution to a health care crisis....
Bariatric Patients with Sleep Apnea Face Higher Risk of Complications gwhqadmin September 8, 2009 Breaking WLS News Bariatric surgery can reduce or resolve many health conditions. But, two new studies show that bariatric patients with sleep apnea still risk...
Lap-Band Surgery to be Covered By Pizza Shop gwhqadmin September 1, 2009 Breaking WLS News Lap-Band surgery is not the type of procedure one might expect to be covered by worker's compensation. But, an Indiana pizza shop is being forced to...
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...