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 [...]
Rose Procedure Helps Keep the Weight Off After Bariatric Surgery
March 11, 2009 | © 2012, Brandon Cornett, All rights reserved
Allergan and Lindora Offer Support for Gastric Banding Surgery
January 28, 2009 | © 2012, Brandon Cornett, All rights reserved
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
January 26, 2009 | © 2012, Brandon Cornett, All rights reserved
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.
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 [...]
