Weight Loss Surgery News – June 19, 2009 gwhqadmin June 19, 2009 Breaking WLS News, WLS News 4 Comments In the June 19, 2009 edition of WLS News, we’ll explain how a lack of sleep increases the risk of obesity for certain ethnic groups, how carrying excess weight can hamper the effect of asthma medications, and how Medicare patients stack up against those with private insurance when it comes to losing weight after bariatric surgery. Plus, a new survey reveals whether WLS posties really are happier after weight loss surgery -- and we have the results!
90 Seconds to Success – Quality vs Quantity gwhqadmin June 18, 2009 90 Seconds to Success You have made a commitment to improve your life, and you are doggedly determined to achieve your aim! In fact, you are a goal-setting machine! But, as you scramble to complete all the projects you've created for yourself, at times you feel completely overburdened, overwhelmed, and even a little hopeless. In this episode of 90 Seconds to Success, host Craig Thompson reminds us that when it comes to setting goals, sometimes less is more. And, he offers sound advice on how to maximize your odds of success in achieving your aim.
Greek Wedding Star Nia Vardalos Shares Weight Loss Secret gwhqadmin June 17, 2009 Breaking WLS News 2 Comments After facing the threat of diabetes, actress and director Nia Vardalos dropped more than 40 pounds. Learn the secrets of her weight loss regimen, and...
90 Seconds to Success – Empowered for the Future gwhqadmin June 17, 2009 90 Seconds to Success Did you do a lot of research before deciding to have weight loss surgery? Maybe you joined a couple online forums to get the inside scoop from veteran posties, or you spent hours on the Internet reading about the pros and cons of different procedures. And, odds are that in the end, life after WLS is nothing like you imagined! In this episode of 90 Seconds to Success, host Craig Thompson reminds us that even when life is challenging, those challenges are a blessing. It's only by overcoming adversity that we can know ourselves and our strengths better than we ever thought possible.
90 Seconds to Success – In All Fairness gwhqadmin June 16, 2009 90 Seconds to Success If you know someone who struggles with obesity, you may have a burning desire to tell them all about the wonders of weight loss surgery. In this episode of 90 Seconds to Success, host Craig Thompson explains why it's sometimes better to stay mum, rather than preach the bariatric gospel--even if weight loss surgery truly changed your life.
Overbearing Mothers May Influence Childhood Obesity gwhqadmin June 15, 2009 Breaking WLS News As the rate of obesity among children continues to soar, scientists are questioning whether restrictive feeding by mothers may be part of the...
90 Seconds to Success – We Are Family gwhqadmin June 15, 2009 90 Seconds to Success 6 Comments If your spouse or parents have never been obese, they may not understand the struggles you have endured, or the life-changing difference that weight loss surgery can make. In this episode of 90 Seconds to Success, host Craig Thompson explains why it's important for post-op WLS patients to connect with a support group, whether in person or online, and what it means to be part of a greater weight loss surgery family.
Scots Adopt French Anti-Obesity Program gwhqadmin June 12, 2009 Breaking WLS News In response to a worrying trend toward obesity among Scots, the Government in Edinburgh has announced its adoption of a French anti-obesity project...
