In the second episode of the informative new talk show WLS Journeys, host Yvonne McCarthy talks with Gaye Tindel, who was able to go off more than a dozen medications for various comorbidities after having weight loss surgery at age 49. Gaye shares how her life has changed–in ways expected and unexpected–since choosing to undergo weight loss surgery to treat her lifelong obesity. Click to watch Gaye share her story, and learn where the journey of weight loss surgery can lead. Read the full story

Log onto WLSChannel.com every day for a bite-size serving of encouragement from Craig Thompson, host of 90 Seconds to Success! More than 11 years post-op, Craig offers guidance and support from the heart to to people in the weight loss surgery community, wherever they are in their weight loss journey. Click any show title to view the latest episodes, and get a dose of inspiration for your day!

Join host Yvonne McCarthy, a.k.a., “Bariatric Girl”, as she speaks frankly with post-operative patients about life before and after weight loss surgery. As her candid interviews reveal, weight loss surgery is far from the “easy way out” in the struggle to overcome obesity. Watch the latest installment below, or click here to see all the episodes!

Dr. David Provost clearly explains the differences between the Lap-Band procedure and gastric bypass surgery in this helpful two-minute video segment. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of both procedures, average weight loss results, common side effects, and the differences in long-term follow-up care that the Lap-Band and gastric bypass procedures require. Click the video screen to watch now! Read the full story