Rose Procedure Helps Keep the Weight Off After Bariatric Surgery

The NorthShore University HealthSystem in Evanston, Illinois offers an innovative technique to reduce weight gain following gastric bypass surgery. The new procedure is referred to as ROSE for short, and it stands for Revisional Obesity Surgery Endolumenal. Nationwide in the U.S., less than a dozen medical centers offer the ROSE procedure. Actually, depending on whom [...]

Allergan and Lindora Offer Support for Gastric Banding Surgery

We received the following press release from Allergan today, regarding a new partnership and support program for people who undergo a gastric banding procedure: ## Begin press release ## Allergan, Inc. and Lindora, Inc. Partner to Provide Customized Weight-Loss Support Program for Patients Following Gastric Banding Surgery – Online Program Offers Dietary Counsel and Weight-Management [...]

Complications of Gastric Bypass Surgery

There are potential complications of gastric bypass surgery and other types of bariatric surgery, but they don’t always get the exposure they should. So in this article, I’d like to share the story of a woman who (unfortunately) is a real-life example of those complications.

New Bariatric Surgeons in San Antonio

Are you planning to have bariatric surgery in the San Antonio area sometime soon? If so, you’ll be interested in knowing that a pair of doctors recently started a new surgical practice in the city.

Can Gastric Bypass Eliminate Diabetes in Obese Teens?

Researchers have made a new (and potentially promising) discovery in the battle against type 2 diabetes. A new study suggests that bariatric weight-loss surgery can reduce the effects of diabetes in teens, or even eliminate the disease entirely.

Bariatric Doctors and How to Find Them

If you’ve made the decision to undergo bariatric surgery as a weight-loss remedy, you will obviously need to find a qualified bariatric doctor to perform the procedure. Which naturally begs the question, “Where do I go to find the best bariatric doctors in my area?” Indeed, it’s critical to choose the best doctor for the [...]

After Bariatric Surgery – Survey Shows Importance of Aftercare

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

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

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

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 [...]