Weight loss surgery is typically associated with people who are obese, not the ones who may just be carrying a few extra pounds. But some doctors are saying bariatric surgery may also become a common treatment for people of smaller sizes – and that the trend could offer significant benefits to patients. Read the full story

Tune into this week’s WLS News for the rundown on the best new gadgets to track your weight loss success, and get details about new research that could hold a clue to boosting the number of calories you burn. Plus, learn what weight loss surgery may soon do for people who aren’t yet obese, and find out what visceral fat is, and the difference it can make in a person’s health based on their ethnicity. All of these stories and more are featured in this week’s newscast. Read the full story

Weight loss surgery should be followed up with guidance or counseling. Kathleen Kellenbeck, a bariatric support program coordinator and herself a weight loss surgery patient, explains how a center with a diversity of post surgery classes can accommodate a variety of patients. Read the full story

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

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

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

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

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