The Annual Seattle Bash and Weight Loss Surgery Conference, known as the Seattle Bash, is coming up March 11th-14th at the SeaTac Marriott Hotel in Seattle, Washington.  Read the full story

This week on WLS News, get the details on a new study exploring treatment options for diabetes, and find out what it takes to qualify. We’ll also tell you about a change to FDA standards that could make gastric banding a more common treatment option for teens suffering from obesity. Plus, mark your calendars for three upcoming weight loss surgery conferences, and find out how researchers are transforming human fat into valuable stem cells. All of these stories and more in this week’s report! Read the full story

A flavonoid found in grapefruit can reduce fat and curb obesity, according to a study out of the University of Western Ontario. In fact, researchers say citrus could prove to be a weapon in the fight against diabetes. Read the full story

In the latest episode of WLS Journeys, host Yvonne McCarthy talks with long-time friend and motivational speaker Ramon Lopez about the turbulent emotions he experienced before and after weight loss surgery. Although he lost more than 270 pounds, like many post-op patients, Ramon struggled with cross-addictions before finally coming to terms with the true underlying root of his previous obesity. Click the video player below to watch Ramon share his powerful story, and learn where the journey of weight loss surgery can lead.

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She’s wise. She’s irreverent. She is one of the most visible members of the WLS support community through her limitless blog and YouTube video posts, as well as her appearances at Obesity Help events. Now, we’ve given Beth Sheldon-Badore, a.k.a., Melting Mama, a brand new show on the Weight Loss Surgery Channel. As the star of Melting Mama’s Reality Bites, Beth uses her trademark humor and caustic wit to share the lessons she has learned throughout her weight loss surgery journey, including the impact of weight loss surgery on her self-image. Each episode of her dynamic one-woman show includes pearls of wisdom about adjusting to WLS, helpful reviews of nutritional products targeted to bariatric patients, and a “rant” from Beth with hilarious anecdotes from her home life.

Yvonne McCarthy takes a tour of the World Wide Web again, this time she discusses Obesity Help, the largest online community for pre- and post-operative weight loss surgery patients.