Gastric Bypass Surgery Has Lasting Results, Study Shows
Gastric bypass surgery patients keep the weight off long-term and have significant improvements in critical health conditions, such as diabetes and hypertension, a recent study shows.
Obesity Vaccine Closer to Becoming Reality
A newly developed vaccine may provide an innovative treatment option for obesity, according to a recent study, offering an alternative to weight loss surgery.
Weight Loss Surgery Channel | Lap-Band, Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve and Duodenal Switch Information and Support.
The Weight Loss Surgery Channel is the world's first television network for the weight loss surgery community, providing information, encouragement and support around the clock for pre- and post-op bariatric patients. Video programming and articles about the gastric bypass, Lap-Band®, Realize™ Band, gastric sleeve and duodenal switch are available online 24 hours a day for viewers who are considering bariatric surgery, as well as those who have already had weight loss surgery, their family members, friends and healthcare providers.
Gastric Bypass Surgery Has Lasting Results, Study Shows
15 January 2013
Gastric bypass surgery patients keep the weight off long-term and have significant improvements in critical health conditions, such as diabetes and hypertension, a recent study shows.
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How to Be an Effective Negotiator
30 November 2012
Negotiation requires tact, restraint, discipline and an imaginative, strategic mind. Mastering these traits can help you negotiate your way to achieving your life's goals.
Posted in Fat to Fantabulous
Purpose of PainHave you ever asked yourself why WLS is so hard? Craig Thompson has the answer.
Weight Loss Surgery: Knowing the Basics
What are the risks? What are the rewards? Should you have it?
Preparing for Weight Loss Surgery
Discover the three essential steps to preparing for bariatric surgery.
The Lap-Band ExplainedLearn how the Lap-Band® works, and see what the band actually looks like.
Which weight loss surgery is right for you? This short video will help you decide.
It’s going on your head matters, too.
What you eat in the first days and weeks following surgery is very important.
Do Not Despise Small Beginnings
Discover how celebrating small victories can help you reach big goals.
Exercise after Weight Loss Surgery
Physical activity melts fat faster! Learn what you need to know about exercise post-op.
Simple Steps to Lapband Success
Bariatric surgeons Dr. Ron Heiker and Dr. Rachael Keilin break down the essentials.
Learn how to work through difficult emotions without taking a torch to your relationships.
Discover why success is sweeter—and easier—with a weight loss surgery support group.
Changing your lifestyle means changing your mindset, first.
What do you do when someone isn’t happy about your weight loss?
Mmm! A delicious treat you can enjoy after weight loss surgery.
Dino DeVita
From bypass to bodybuilding, a story of victory over abuse.
What to wear? The best part of losing weight brings a special challenge.
Annette Bulger
A Health scare prompted Annette to have weight loss surgery.
Send us your success story at [email protected]
Bariatric Surgery Before Pregnancy Benefits Children’s Health
07 November 2012
Bariatric surgery does more than improve the patient's health. Children of obese women who have weight loss surgery prior to conceiving are less likely to suffer from risk factors leading to cardiovascular disease than children of obese women who don’t have the surgery.
Posted in Breaking WLS News
Release Yourself From Guilt
06 November 2012
Guilt isn’t an authentic emotion. We feel guilty when we think we’ve transgressed in some way or when we think we’ve disappointed others. This isn’t how we should live. We should feel emotions generated from within ourselves. Letting go of guilt helps us progress and it helps us accomplish our goals. TEXT CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Motivational speaker, [...]
Posted in Fat to Fantabulous
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