Insurance carriers often mandate waiting periods of six months or more for would-be weight loss surgery patients, but a new study says this is wasted time. 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

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