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 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

Bariatric surgery recovery can be made easier with gentle “bariatric yoga.” It’s helping many get healthy. Read the full story

Weight loss surgery patients can have “loose” skin after dropping pounds. Several surgeries are available to help tighten this skin; plastic surgeon Joseph Michaels explains. Read the full story

Type 2 diabetes can be cured among obese patients, and Covidien has gone beyond manufacturing surgical tools to be a bearer of this good news with the OAC. Read the full story