Gastric sleeve surgery soon may be covered by Medicare, following a review of public comments demonstrating evidence of the procedure’s effectiveness for the treatment of obesity. Read the full story

Get the latest updates on research related to the treatment of obesity and related co-morbidities, lifestyle tips for staying healthy post-op, and human interest stories that are sure to move you, each week on WLS News!

In the February 20, 2009, newscast, we’ll give you the latest on the federal government’s new Medicare policy regarding weight loss surgery for Type 2 Diabetes, explore how bariatric surgery can decrease the risk of certain cancers in women, and take a look at some promising findings on the development of an obesity drug.

We’ll also give you the facts about tummy tucks, uncover the relationship between obesity and incontinence, and check in with WLS Journeys host Yvonne McCarthy as she talks about one of her favorite WLS websites!

Organizations mentioned in this week’s news:

• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
• Society for Gynecologic Oncologists
• University of Virginia Medical School
• Virginia State Cancer Registry
• Dr. Bill Adams (Plastic Surgeon)
• Obesity Action Coalition
• Lap-Band King (WLS video blog of Marcus Cook)
• Bariatric Girl (Yvonne McCarthy’s WLS support site)
• University of North Carolina School of Medicine
• New England Journal of Medicine
• Bariatric Advantage (nutritional supplements)