Weight Loss Surgery Conference Spotlights Post-Op Support



Post-operative care for weight loss surgery patients is a hot topic at the 26th annual conference of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.  Go behind the scenes with Craig Thompson, founder of the Weight Loss Surgery Channel, Yvonne McCarthy (BariatricGirl.com) and Chef Dave as they highlight innovative products for patients and other happenings at the event.

Weight-Loss-Surgery-Channel-at-ASMBSWhen the bariatric surgeons, nutritionists and patient coordinators leave the educational courses and meetings at the 26th annual conference of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), they head to the exhibit hall. But while several exhibits showcase medical technologies geared toward improving the safety and effectiveness of bariatric surgery procedures, still others primarily are aimed at helping patients after their surgery.

The conference is currently underway at the Gaylord Resort & Hotel in Grapevine, Texas. And, from the number of exhibitors offering products and services for post-operative care, it’s easy to see that surgeons and allied healthcare professionals are focused on helping the patient succeed in every way possible. Craig Thompson, president of the Weight Loss Surgery Channel, Yvonne McCarthy, host of WLS Journeys, and bariatric cooking expert Chef Dave discuss some of the most interesting finds, from tasty chewable vitamin supplements to innovative pain pumps, in this special report straight from the exhibit hall floor.

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8 Comments For This Post

  1. Beth Says:
    June 24th, 2009 at 8:19 pm

    Leave it to Craig. Jeez.

  2. Dr. Sanae Tanaka Says:
    June 24th, 2009 at 10:19 pm

    Y’all are just awsome!!! Looking forward to more!!!

  3. Laura Preston Says:
    June 25th, 2009 at 6:16 am

    Great coverage from the show.I am so excited about Celebrate and the new product launch they did this week at ASMBS. Always great to see Yvonne and Chef Dave walking the walk. Thank you for bringing it to our homes! Great Job WLS Channel!!!

  4. debra Says:
    June 25th, 2009 at 11:03 am

    Craig, Yvonne and Chef Dave what a great job….awesome video… have a great time… send me some iron samples…lol…just kidding

  5. debra Says:
    June 25th, 2009 at 5:09 pm

    Craig, Yvonne and Chef Dave what a great job….awesome video… have a great time… send me some iron samples…lol…just kidding
    P.S. – Sorry, forgot to tell you great post!

  6. Kathleen Eads Says:
    June 25th, 2009 at 9:01 pm

    Great job…keep up the great work….!!!

  7. Yvonne McCarthy Says:
    June 26th, 2009 at 8:25 am

    Wow…what an awesome week! Thank you Craig and Leslie for inviting me to be a part of the WLS Channel!!

    And Debra, you are TOO FUNNY! I should have loaded up some iron for you. There is a new iron product coming out from Bariatric Advantage that will blow you away. It’s so good that you’ll want to just eat them.

    Beth and Laura…would have been even more fun if you guys had been there!

  8. Gina Robinson Says:
    June 26th, 2009 at 8:46 am

    GREAT job, guys..as ALWAYS!!!!

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