Latest Bariatric surgery Stories
Whether employers admit it or not, obese people may find discrimination in the workplace because of their size, as alluded to in a January 26, 2013 article in USA Today (“Do Penalties For Smokers and the Obese Make Sense?”). Lap Band Surgery Center's Dr. Joseph Naim suggests that weight loss from installing the LAP-BAND® system may help patients in their work lives. Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) May 17, 2013 Obesity can have consequences other than just a person's...
RealSelf to Give Away $500 Grant For Personal Weight Loss Journey in Partnership With Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America (WSFLA) SEATTLE, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- RealSelf, the world's largest community for plastic, cosmetic, and weight loss surgery, announced today that actress, singer, mom, and TV host Carnie Wilson has joined RealSelf's community and shared an exclusive, personal, and detailed review of her gastric bypass and lap band procedures. (Logo:...
For eligible patients who are dealing with morbid obesity, Novitas Solutions will help in covering them for sleeve gastrectomy at Dr. Frank D. Veninga's Dallas bariatric practice. Sleeve gastrectomy is a surgical procedure where a significant portion of the patient's stomach is removed in order to reduce their appetite. Dallas, TX (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 Sleeve gastrectomy performed at the Dallas bariatric surgery practice of Dr. Frank D. Veninga, North Texas Bariatric & General...
American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Comments on News NY Congressman Tom Reed had Gastric Bypass Surgery GAINESVILLE, Fla., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's revelation that he had weight loss surgery, a U.S. Congressman from New York announced that he too had a weight loss operation. The Buffalo News reported this week, "multiple indignities and a major health scare prompted Rep. Tom Reed to undergo gastric...
Diet and exercise is a must for people who want to keep from gaining or regaining weight, says Dr. Atul Madan, in agreement with an April 10, 2013 Fox News report (“How to Keep Weight Off”), but that may not be best for those who have large amounts to lose. Dr. Madan reviews an October 27, 2011 article by Time (“Why Dieters Can't Keep the Weight Off”) and suggests the LAP-BAND® system as an initial weight loss solution. Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) May 12, 2013 Diet...
Diet Doc’s newly reformulated hCG diets allow patients to reach their weight loss goals without between-meal cravings, uncontrollable hunger and other serious complications that routinely accompany weight loss surgery. Miami, FL (PRWEB) May 13, 2013 Diet Doc offers newly improved hCG diet plans, helping patients nationwide lose weight fast without resorting to painful and often embarrassing bariatric surgery. Earlier this year celebrity Al Roker released publicly his complications with...
Bariatric patients often begin surgery at a low point, but increasingly reliable procedures and revision techniques are helping many to forge new lives LOS ANGELES, May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Beverly Hills Physicians offers the very latest advances in weight loss surgery - including sleeve gastrectomy, lap bands, and Rou-en-Y gastric bypass and revision procedures - because we all deserve a new beginning. Let's face it, even losing an extra ten or 20 pounds around the midsection can be...
Committed to enhancing overall patient well-being, the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) today issued a statement on the benefits of laparoscopic obesity surgery. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s decision to share his experience has provided a valuable opportunity for patients to educate themselves and patients are encouraged to review the SAGES Patient Information Guidelines for Laparoscopic Surgery for Severe (Morbid) Obesity at SAGES.com to...
American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Comments on What's Missing from the Conversation GAINESVILLE, Fla., May 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The revelation earlier this week that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie had weight loss surgery made headlines throughout the world. Much was made of why he had it, which procedure he had, how quickly he would lose the weight and what it would mean for his political future. All valid areas of exploration and speculation. One...
Dr. Naim from The Lap Band Center discusses the pros and cons of lap band surgery. Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) May 08, 2013 With the increasing popularity of lap band surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, Dr. Naim from The Lap Band Center schools potential patients on whether this form of weight loss is the right choice for them. As one of the foremost experts on lap band surgery, Dr. Naim’s extensive experience in this area of medicine has patients flocking from far and wide...
