Building a Weight Loss Surgery Support Program that Works

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Building a Weight Loss Surgery Support Program that Works


Weight loss surgery is a powerful tool in the treatment of obesity. But, many bariatric surgeons note that the real key to positive outcomes lies in providing patients with comprehensive, ongoing support after their surgery. Dr. Emma Patterson, Medical Director at Oregon Weight Loss Surgery, explains the fundamentals of post-op support and the revolutionary program she has created for her practice in this interview at the 2009 ASMBS annual meeting in Grapevine, TX. Read the full story

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