Posted on 30 January 2009
Host Leslie Thompson presents new research and human interest stories related to the treatment of obesity each week on WLS News!
In the January 30, 2009, newscast, learn about a new weight loss treatment that doesn’t require surgery, find out how looking at DNA in children can forecast future obesity, discover what the Army is doing about overweight recruits, and hear why one man was told he was too fat to be a dad. Plus, we’ll have a special report from the Texas Weight Loss Surgery Summit, and WLS Journeys host Yvonne McCarthy will highlight one of her top picks for finding WLS information and support online in our weekly feature, “WLS on the World Wide Web”.
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Posted on 16 January 2009
Each week, Leslie Thompson brings you up-to-date on the latest research and events related to the treatment of obesity on WLS News!
The January 16, 2009, report includes a recent study on how nutritional deficiencies can cause brain damage in bariatric patients; good news about the effect of WLS on fatty liver disease; a tasty tidbit about an all-natural sweetener with zero calories and zero carbs; and a tip of the hat to Toledo’s new weight loss czar.
Plus, find out how you can meet the team from the Weight Loss Surgery Channel in person later this month. And, of course, WLS Journeys host Yvonne McCarthy will point viewers toward several fun WLS websites with recipes, articles and post-op support in our weekly feature, “WLS on the World Wide Web”. Click the screen below to watch now!
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Posted on 09 January 2009
Tune in each week to WLS News for an informative summary of the latest research and events related to obesity and weight loss surgery.
The January 9, 2009, report includes new research findings on the impact of bariatric surgery on teenagers with Type 2 diabetes — and the alarming trend of childhood obesity in America; the positive physical and emotional effects of exercise after weight loss surgery; and the decreased risk of pre- and post-natal complications for women who had Lap-band surgery before pregnancy.
Yvonne McCarthy, host of WLS Journeys, also presents a round-up of fun Websites with recipes, educational articles and post-op support for folks in the weight loss surgery community in our weekly feature, “WLS on the World Wide Web”. And, find out how you can meet the team from the Weight Loss Surgery Channel live and in person later this month. Click the screen below to watch now!
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Posted on 07 January 2009
Weight loss surgery patients from across the Lone Star State will have a chance to meet with dozens of bariatric surgeons and allied health professionals later this month at the 2009 Texas Weight Loss Surgery Summit.
The two-day educational conference will be held in San Antonio, Texas, on January 23rd and 24th. We will have a camera crew from the Weight Loss Surgery Channel at the event, and Craig and Leslie Thompson will be taping interviews with doctors and patients for an upcoming report on WLS News. We’re also looking for interesting people to feature on other Weight Loss Surgery Channel programs, so be sure to stop by the booth and introduce yourself!
On Saturday, guests can choose from a full day of seminars and interactive workshops on a wide range of topics related to weight loss surgery, including post-operative support and counseling, nutrition advice, exercise myths, and finding fashions that fit after WLS.
Here are just a few of the confirmed speakers:
- Dr. Ramiro “Sonny” Cavasos: Principles for Long Term Success after WLS
- Dr. Adam Smith: Trouble Shooting Bands to Create Long Term Success
- Dr. Erik Wilson: Revisional Weight Loss Surgery – What If Your Tool Is Broken?
- Dr. Peter Fisher: Plastic Surgery Options after WLS
- Jessie Parsons: Body Image and Relationships after WLS
- Dr. Sean Connolly and Mary Ann Spears-Howell, Ph.D., LPC: The Mind Factor – Changing Habits and Emotions after Weight Loss Surgery
- Merrill Littleberry, LCSW, LCDC, CCM: Dealing With the New Me
- Mary Ambrose: Don’t Work Harder, Work Smarter – How Metabolic Testing Can Maximize Your Workout
- Dr. Jacqueline Jacques: Make No Bones about It – Maintaining Good Bone Health after Weight Loss Surgery
Saturday’s line-up will feature a keynote speech by Dr. Garth Davis from TLC’s show Big Medicine and the event will wrap up with a Casino Night, where doctors and patients can mix and mingle. Information and tickets for the 2009 Texas Weight Loss Surgery Summit are available online at the Texas Association for Bariatric Surgery website.
See you in San Antonio!
