In the May 15, 2009 edition of WLS News, we’ll fill you in on the new REALIZE-C adjustable gastric band, report on the controversy surrounding high fructose corn syrup, and tell you why an Irish airline has reconsidered its proposed fat tax. We’ll also explain why weight loss surgery may be good for patients who aren’t morbidly obese, and share some promising statistics about the overall safety of bariatric procedures. Finally, we’ll discover a tasty, pouch-friendly treat, brought to us by bariatric cooking expert Chef Dave.
Stay up to the minute with the goings-on in the weight loss surgery community — click the screen below to catch this week’s edition of WLS News!
Organizations mentioned in this episode:
- The International Life Sciences Institute of North America (ILSI-NA)
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Journal of Nutrition
- ADM
- Cargill
- ConAgra
- The Coca-Cola Company
- Allergan
- Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
- REALIZE mySUCCESS™
- Chef Dave (world’s first bariatric chef)
- U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
- Medical Care (medical journal)
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Ryanair
- University of Southampton
- Bariatric Advantage
