Weight Loss Surgery Centers Strive to Become ‘Centers of Excellence’


Weight loss surgery centers in the U.S. can apply to be designated “Centers of Excellence” by the ASMBS. So with 1000 applications, why have only 365 have been approved? Read the full story

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Weight Loss Surgery and Medical Tourism


Weight loss surgery patients are taking advantage of medical tourism. Many cross the border and seek operations in Mexico, since prices are lower. Bariatric surgeon Dr. Jaime Ricardo Ramos-Kelly sheds light on the growing trend. Read the full story

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Weight Loss Surgery And Nutrition: Dr. Kevin Huffman Talks Vitamins


Weight loss surgery patients require unique vitamin supplements before and after their procedures. Which supplements they need often depends on the procedure. Read the full story

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Weight Loss Surgery Lightens Up With New Expo


LightenUp Expo gives weight loss surgery patients access to products and services formerly available just to doctors. Plus, executive director Charlie Brown dishes candid relationship advice for WLS patients. Read the full story

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Weight Loss Surgery Made Funny With Bariatric TV


BariatricTV.com uses funny weekly webisodes to educate bariatric patients about nutrition and offer hope on how to stay on track. Read the full story

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Weight Loss Surgery Made Easier: Dr. Luis Reyes Discusses SILS


Weight loss surgery is possible with just one scar. Single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) has pros and cons, and Dr. Reyes discusses them here. Read the full story

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Obesity Affects Everyone: Barbara Thompson Speaks Out


Weight loss surgery isn’t as available as it could be to those who really need it. And since everyone is affected by obesity, here’s how you can spread awareness. Read the full story

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Weight Loss Surgery Recovery Made Easier: Bariatric Yoga


Bariatric surgery recovery can be made easier with gentle “bariatric yoga.” It’s helping many get healthy. Read the full story

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