Join host Leslie Thompson every Friday for WLS News, an upbeat and informative weekly report on the latest happenings related to weight loss surgery and obesity. From research findings about bariatric surgery to reports on new treatment options to human interest stories and special events for bariatric patients and caregivers, WLS News keeps you up-to-date on what’s happening in the world of weight loss surgery! Click the screen to the left to watch the latest installment below, or click here to view all past episodes.

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Leading bariatric-specific nutritional supplement manufacturer to be exclusive nutriceutical replacement sponsor of WLS News

IRVINE, California (December 22, 2008) — Bariatric Advantage^®, a Division of Catalina Lifesciences, Inc., headquartered in Irvine, California, has entered into an agreement with the Weight Loss Surgery Channel securing the right to be the exclusive nutriceutical replacement sponsor of WLS News for the first half of 2009.

WLS News is a weekly online newscast covering stories from the world of weight loss surgery, including new research findings about the outcomes of bariatric surgery, human interest stories, and special events for bariatric surgeons and members of the weight loss surgery community. The program’s viewership represents the ideal target market for Bariatric Advantage nutritional supplements, which are specifically formulated to meet the unique dietary needs of pre-operative bariatric surgical candidates and post-operative bariatric surgical patients.

“We are committed to bringing the highest caliber production quality and expert guidance to our viewers, and likewise committed to partnering with the highest caliber sponsors for our shows,” said Craig “Big-T” Thompson, founder and president of the Weight Loss Surgery Channel. Read the full story

The first episode of Weight Loss Surgery News hits the cyber-airwaves on Friday, January 2, 2009. WLS News is a weekly online newscast covering the latest happenings in the world of weight loss surgery, including new research findings about the outcomes of bariatric surgery, human interest stories, and special events for members of the weight loss surgery community, including WLS patients and bariatric specialists. News anchor Leslie J. Thompson brings more than 15 years’ experience as a journalist to the program, blending her trademark humor with top-caliber reporting to bring viewers the latest information related to weight loss surgery trends.

Dr. Rachael Keilin has expertise in the Lap-band® procedure for weight loss surgery and is board-certified in both general surgery and surgical critical care by the American Board of Surgery. Fewer than 100 surgeons nationwide achieve the surgical critical care certification each year.

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Dr. Ron Hekier has expertise in the Lap-band® procedure for weight loss surgery and is currently the Bariatric Medical Director at Wadley Regional Medical Center. He is also a member of several medical organizations and was the first ever physician in the Texarkana area to be a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and the American Society of Breast Diseases.

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In the second episode of the informative new talk show WLS Journeys, host Yvonne McCarthy talks with Gaye Tindel, who was able to go off more than a dozen medications for various comorbidities after having weight loss surgery at age 49. Gaye shares how her life has changed–in ways expected and unexpected–since choosing to undergo weight loss surgery to treat her lifelong obesity. Click to watch Gaye share her story, and learn where the journey of weight loss surgery can lead. Read the full story

Dr. David Provost clearly explains the differences between the Lap-Band procedure and gastric bypass surgery in this helpful two-minute video segment. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of both procedures, average weight loss results, common side effects, and the differences in long-term follow-up care that the Lap-Band and gastric bypass procedures require. Click the video screen to watch now! Read the full story

In the first episode of the uplifting new series WLS Journeys, host Yvonne McCarthy talks with Debra Flores, a 10 year veteran of two weight loss surgeries. After her first weight loss surgery, a vertical gastric banding procedure, Debra suffered from severe dumping syndrome which led to malnutrition. After a rigorous search for a weight loss revision surgeon, Debra had a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and achieved weight loss success. Through Debra’s inspirational story, she offers hope and words of encouragement to those in all stages of their weight loss journey. Read the full story

In this two-minute video, Dr. David Provost gives a hands on demonstration of how the Lap-Band works to restrict food intake and help patients feel full, so they eat less and lose weight. Using an actual Lap-Band device together with pictures and animated illustrations, Dr. Provost explains the gastric banding procedure in plain English. Click the video screen to watch now! Read the full story

What’s the difference between a malabsorptive weight loss surgery procedure, and a restrictive procedure? Does gastric bypass surgery have a better track record of success than the Lap-Band? Do my weight and comorbidities affect which procedure I can qualify for?

In this brief educational video, Dr. David Provost explains the most common weight loss surgery procedures, including the risks and benefits of each one. Click the video screen above to watch now, so you can make an educated decision about whether weight loss surgery is right for you!