Women considering pregnancy after weight loss surgery take note: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has issued new guidelines to protect the health of both mother and child. Read the full story

Obesity is a disease most often caused by overeating. Yet despite years of scientific study, research has yet to reveal precisely why people overeat. Now, one group of doctors thinks they may have a clue. Read the full story

Financing weight loss surgery is often the only solution for morbidly obese patients whose insurance carrier will not cover the surgery and who do not qualify for Medicare. Fortunately, many options exist for patients who need to self-pay for weight loss surgery. Read the full story

When it comes to exercise after weight loss surgery, the first rule of thumb is: start slow. You didn’t gain all the excess weight overnight, and you won’t lose it overnight, either. Fortunately, with bariatric surgery, you will lose more weight more quickly than you could with fad diets or sheer willpower. And, by adding exercise to the mix, not only will the pounds melt off faster, but you’ll improve your heart health and increase your overall energy. Read the full story

The Weight Loss Surgery Channel shone a spotlight on hot topics ranging from post-operative patient support to legislative initiatives aimed at curbing America’s obesity crisis during its wrap up show at the close of the 26th annual meeting of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

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ASMBS Conference Update

Exhibits Focus on Post-Op Care From tasty chewable vitamins to high-tech pain pumps, numerous exhibits at the 26th Annual Meeting of the ASMBS focused on post-op support for patients. Yvonne McCarthy, host of WLS Journeys, and Chef Dave, the world’s first bariatric chef, joined Craig Thompson to discuss some of the most interesting finds in this special report straight from the exhibit hall floor.

WLS Community

Share Encouragement and Support! You already know that the Weight Loss Surgery Channel offers fantastic — and life-changing — information and programming, including 90 Seconds to Success, WLS Journeys, Melting Mama, and more. You may even know that we’re adding new shows later this summer, including a cooking show with Chef Dave. We do this because we want to support each and every one of our viewers in their own weight loss surgery journey — and we believe that once you’ve been down that road, you should share what you’ve learned along the way. Now, we’re asking you to share the Weight Loss Surgery Channel. Share it with your support group, your surgeon, your patient care coordinator, and your friend who is thinking about weight loss surgery. Help us help others on this incredible journey!

Craig Thompson
12 Years PostOp RNY
President
Weight Loss Surgery Channel

Weight loss surgery specialists Dr. Garth Davis and Dr. Robert Davis of TLC’s Big Medicine make an impromptu appearance during the Weight Loss Surgery Channel wrap-up show at the 26th annual meeting of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

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The increasing popularity of the high-calorie, high-fat, low-fiber diet and other lifestyle factors common to Westernized nations is causing a dramatic increase in colorectal cancer rates around the globe. Read the full story