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Emcee Steven Reyes

2024 Bariatric Connect Conference Emcee — Dr. Steven Reyes

June 19, 2024 · 0 comments

We are absolutely thrilled to announce Dr. Steven Reyes as the 2024 Bariatric Connect Conference emcee! Dr. Steven Reyes, affectionately known as Dr. Steve by his patients, is a nationally recognized psychologist who has specialized in Bariatric Psychology since 2005. Dr. Steve's dedication to the field of bariatric psychology and

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How Do I Know If My Lap-Band Pouch Still Works?

November 28, 2016 · 0 comments

OK ok, STOP being concerned.  You have the Lap-Band, the ONLY operation that gives successful long-term weight loss.  So, yes, your pouch still works.  Of course, you have not tried to ruin your pouch with bread, rice or carbonated beverages….ever.  You never drink when you eat…ever; and the only reason

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Rex Ryan and Rob Ryan Undergo Lap Band Removal

September 19, 2016 · 0 comments

Bariatric news always catches my eye and last week there is an interesting story about Buffalo Bills Coach Rex Ryan getting lap band removal done in solidarity with his twin brother, Rob, who both had lap bands to combat their mutual morbid obesity. Rex Ryan on His Lap Band Removal

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​Understanding Post-Op Weight Regain & Revision Surgery

March 11, 2016 · 0 comments

Weight loss surgery has been helping patients lose weight and improve their health for many years. Although the surgery and subsequent weight loss have dramatically improved the lives of many, approximately 15% of patients regain much of their preoperative weight.  For patients that have experienced weight regain, there are surgical