Gastric Bypass Surgery Has Lasting Results, Study Shows

Gastric bypass surgery patients keep the weight off long-term and have significant improvements in critical health conditions, such as diabetes and hypertension, a recent study shows.

Gastric Bypass Surgery Has Lasting Results, Study Shows

Obesity Vaccine Closer to Becoming Reality

A newly developed vaccine may provide an innovative treatment option for obesity, according to a recent study, offering an alternative to weight loss surgery.

Obesity Vaccine Closer to Becoming Reality

Medicare May Cover Gastric Sleeve Surgery

The Centers for Medicare & Medicade Services (CMS) has released its decision concerning insurance approval of gastric sleeve surgery for clinically obese patients.

Medicare May Cover Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Obesity Carries Stigma, Even After Weight Loss

Women who were once obese and lost the excess pounds were found less attractive than women who maintained a stable weight, a recent study shows.

Obesity Carries Stigma, Even After Weight Loss

Weight Loss Surgery Channel | Lap-Band, Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve and Duodenal Switch Information and Support.

The Weight Loss Surgery Channel is the world's first television network for the weight loss surgery community, providing information, encouragement and support around the clock for pre- and post-op bariatric patients. Video programming and articles about the gastric bypass, Lap-Band®, Realize™ Band, gastric sleeve and duodenal switch are available online 24 hours a day for viewers who are considering bariatric surgery, as well as those who have already had weight loss surgery, their family members, friends and healthcare providers.
Gastric Bypass Surgery Has Lasting Results, Study Shows

Gastric Bypass Surgery Has Lasting Results, Study Shows

15 January 2013

Gastric bypass surgery patients keep the weight off long-term and have significant improvements in critical health conditions, such as diabetes and hypertension, a recent study shows.

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How to Be an Effective Negotiator

How to Be an Effective Negotiator

30 November 2012

Negotiation requires tact, restraint, discipline and an imaginative, strategic mind. Mastering these traits can help you negotiate your way to achieving your life's goals.

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The purpose of painPurpose of Pain

Have you ever asked yourself why WLS is so hard? Craig Thompson has the answer.

 

 

Weight Loss Surgery BasicsWeight Loss Surgery: Knowing the Basics

What are the risks? What are the rewards? Should you have it?

 

Preparing for weight loss surgeryPreparing for Weight Loss Surgery

Discover the three essential steps to preparing for bariatric surgery.

 

Lap Band explainedThe Lap-Band Explained

Learn how the Lap-Band® works, and see what the band actually looks like.

 

Lap Band vs Gastric BypassLap-Band vs. Gastric Bypass

Which weight loss surgery is right for you? This short video will help you decide.

 

 

 

The keys are insideThe Keys are Inside

Its going on your head matters, too.

 

 


 

Post Weight Loss Surgery Diet

Post Surgery Diet

 What you eat in the first days and weeks following surgery is very important.

 


Small Beginnings

Do Not Despise Small Beginnings

Discover how celebrating small victories can help you reach big goals.


Exercise after gastric bypass Exercise after Weight Loss Surgery

 Physical activity melts fat faster! Learn what you need to know about exercise post-op.

 

 

Simple steps to Lapband success

Simple Steps to Lapband Success

Bariatric surgeons Dr. Ron Heiker and Dr. Rachael Keilin break down the essentials.

 

Resisting resentment

Resisting Resentment

 Learn how to work through difficult emotions without taking a torch to your relationships.

 

Support you need

 The Support You Need

 Discover why success is sweeter—and easier—with a weight loss surgery support group.


Changing your lifestyle after WLSChanging Your Lifestyle

 Changing your lifestyle means changing your mindset, first.

 

Dealing with saboteurs

Dealing with Saboteurs

 What do you do when someone isn’t happy about your weight loss?

 

Strawberry pieStrawberry Angel Pie Recipe

 Mmm! A delicious treat you can enjoy after weight loss surgery.


 

 

Dino DeVita

From bypass to bodybuilding, a story of victory over abuse.


Paula Kilgore

What to wear? The best part of losing weight brings a special challenge.


Annette Bulger
A Health scare prompted Annette to have weight loss surgery.


Send us your success story at mystory@weightlosssurgerychannel.com

Bariatric Surgery Before Pregnancy Benefits Children’s Health

Bariatric Surgery Before Pregnancy Benefits Children’s Health

07 November 2012

Bariatric surgery does more than improve the patient's health. Children of obese women who have weight loss surgery prior to conceiving are less likely to suffer from risk factors leading to cardiovascular disease than children of obese women who don’t have the surgery.

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Posted in Breaking WLS News

Release Yourself From Guilt

Release Yourself From Guilt

06 November 2012

Guilt isn’t an authentic emotion.  We feel guilty when we think we’ve transgressed in some way or when we think we’ve disappointed others.  This isn’t how we should live.  We should feel emotions generated from within ourselves.  Letting go of guilt helps us progress and it helps us accomplish our goals. TEXT CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Motivational speaker, [...]

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Posted in Fat to Fantabulous

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