Morbidly obese undergoing the lesser known less invasive laparoscopic gastric banding surgery (LGBS) show improvements six months after surgery WASHINGTON – A new study examining the overall and gender-related effects of laparoscopic gastric banding surgery (LGBS) on insulin resistance, body composition, and metabolic risk markers six months post-surgery has found significant improvements in insulin resistance. [...]
Lap Band Gastric Bypass Surgery Improves Insulin Resistance
May 4, 2007 | © 2012, Brandon Cornett, All rights reserved
Helpful Resource on Lap-Band Surgery
May 4, 2007 | © 2012, Brandon Cornett, All rights reserved
I stumbled across this website today that has some good information (including diagrams, statistics and success stories) on the LAP-BAND® surgical procedure. Click on the website’s FAQ link, and you’ll find a lot of information on this type of surgery — How much does LAP-BAND surgery cost? What’s the average recovery time? What do I [...]
New Jersey Keeping Close Eye On Obestity Surgery
May 4, 2007 | © 2012, Brandon Cornett, All rights reserved
A story on NJ.com talks about the state of New Jersey’s attempts to measure safety of bariatric weight-loss surgeries in the state. The study found (not surprisingly) that hospitals with the most experience in bariatric surgery were the safest option for patients. An excerpt: State Health Commissioner Fred Jacobs, who underwent bariatric surgery himself in [...]
Story on Lap Band Surgical Procedure
May 4, 2007 | © 2012, Brandon Cornett, All rights reserved
The Des Moines Register just did a story on the LAP-BAND® surgical procedure. It focuses on how the Lap-Band procedure typically has fewer complications (and costs less) than a full gastric-bypass surgery. They also share the story of a Lap-Band surgery patient (and diabetic), his reasons for having the surgery, his post-op recovery process, etc. [...]
DHSS Releases Report of Bariatric Surgery Work Group
May 4, 2007 | © 2012, Brandon Cornett, All rights reserved
Press release source TRENTON – The number of people undergoing bariatric surgery for weight reduction has risen nearly ten-fold in New Jersey, while mortality rates in recent years have remained very low, according to a report released today by the Department of Health and Senior Services. However, complications such as bleeding, infection, nutritional deficiencies and [...]
New Book Educates Americans About Losing Weight Without Losing Their Mind
May 2, 2007 | © 2012, Brandon Cornett, All rights reserved
PITTSBURGH, April 30 /PRNewswire/ — Struggling with weight loss? Tired of magic bullets and empty promises? Confused about diets and looking for answers? In a weight loss marketplace filled with hyped claims, confusion and unrealistic expectations, a new book, titled “are you losing it? losing weight without losing your mind,” delivers straight talk about healthy [...]
Should Your State Pay for Weight-Loss Surgery?
May 2, 2007 | © 2012, Brandon Cornett, All rights reserved
Lately, we have seen an increase in the number of news stories about state governments funding bariatric surgery / weight-loss surgery for those in great need. The latest of state having this discussion is Mississippi, which also has the highest obesity rate in the nation. A recent article in an online student newspaper at MSU [...]
Lap Band Surgery for Teen Obesity?
May 1, 2007 | © 2012, Brandon Cornett, All rights reserved
The LAP-BAND® System has gotten a lot of publicity lately. This type of surgery involves an adjustable band that is placed around the stomach, creating a small upper section of the stomach. This reduces the amount of food a person can eat before feeling full. [glossary entry] But is Lap Band surgery a viable option [...]
