What you do after bariatric surgery may be just as important as the surgery itself. We have written about this before, but a new survey underscores the importance of proper follow-care after a bariatric weight-loss procedure. The survey was conducted by Harris Interactive, a research company, on behalf of the American Society of Metabolic and [...]
Toga Procedure for Weight Loss Surgery – Update
October 8, 2008 | © 2012, Brandon Cornett, All rights reserved
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been experimenting with a new type of weight loss surgery known as the toga procedure. Toga is a non-invasive technique that does not use incisions.
Insurance Coverage and Weight Loss Surgery – New Research
October 6, 2008 | © 2012, Brandon Cornett, All rights reserved
Insurance coverage has long been an issue for those seeking bariatric weight-loss surgery. Traditionally, most insurance companies have viewed as bariatric surgical procedures as an elective surgery, and would therefore not cover the procedures. Over the years, however, an increasing number of insurance companies have begun to cover weight loss surgery. According to new research [...]
Improvements to Website and New Content
October 6, 2008 | © 2012, Brandon Cornett, All rights reserved
We have been working hard lately to improve this website. Many of the improvements are functional in nature, so you may not even notice them. Here are some of the things you will notice: Improved Search Tool – We have updated the search tool that you see in the sidebar area to the right. It [...]
Weight Loss Surgery Might be Bad for Your Bones
October 5, 2008 | © 2012, Brandon Cornett, All rights reserved
According to a story released through Reuters on Wednesday, there is new research to suggest that weight loss surgery might be bad for the bones of patients. Specifically, the research shows that patients of weight loss surgery actually lose bone density after their procedure. The more weight the person loses, the more bone density is [...]
