Many of you know that I am a big fan of activity tracking devices like FitBit and Jawbone. The new Apple Watch is exciting also! I have a FitBit myself and use it every day. If you have one too, …
Help expand coverage for treatment of obesity!
On July 21, 2014, Representatives Johnson (D-TX) and Blumenauer (D-OR) circulated a letter to their fellow members of the House of Representatives asking them to join them in signing a letter to the …
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Obesity may shorten life by 14 years
A new study looking at data from 20 large studies from 3 countries has found that people who are morbidly obese have a dramatic reduction in their life expectancy compared with people of normal …
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New Study: Bariatric Surgery Reduces Cancer Risk
We are learning more every day about potential benefits of weight loss surgery aside from the obvious downward trend on the scale. Recent studies reveal that diabetes can be resolved after gastric …
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How to stop weight gain after bariatric surgery
How to stop weight gain after bariatric surgery, by Dr. Trace Curry Often times when I see a new patient in the office for a Lap Band or sleeve consult, they tell me that their family …
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New studies in JAMA: weight loss surgery can improve diabetes
More data has been released about how effective weight loss surgery can be for resolving type 2 diabetes. This has long been a well-known fact for weight loss surgeons, now it is spreading …
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