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
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Weight Loss Surgery Conference Focuses on Education, Renewal
Posted on 27 February 2010
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Weight Loss Surgery News – February 26, 2010
Posted on 26 February 2010
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
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Weight Loss Surgery Channel Highlights Hot Topics in Bariatric Medicine
Posted on 27 June 2009
The Weight Loss Surgery Channel shone a spotlight on hot topics ranging from post-operative patient support to legislative initiatives aimed at curbing America’s obesity crisis during its wrap up show at the close of the 26th annual meeting of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
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Celebrity Weight Loss Surgery Docs Make the Rounds at ASMBS Conference
Posted on 26 June 2009
Weight loss surgery specialists Dr. Garth Davis and Dr. Robert Davis of TLC’s Big Medicine make an impromptu appearance during the Weight Loss Surgery Channel wrap-up show at the 26th annual meeting of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
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Weight Loss Surgery Conference Spotlights Post-Op Support
Posted on 24 June 2009
Post-operative care for weight loss surgery patients is a hot topic at the 26th annual conference of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Go behind the scenes with Craig Thompson, founder of the Weight Loss Surgery Channel, Yvonne McCarthy (BariatricGirl.com) and Chef Dave as they highlight innovative products for patients and other happenings at the event.
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