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endoluminal therapy

Endoscopic Weight Loss Options & Endoluminal Therapy

April 18, 2016 · 0 comments

It is clear that weight loss surgery (WLS) is the treatment of choice for obesity and its associated diseases such as diabetes. Patients are typically able to achieve a sustained loss of 50-80% of excess body weight, with robust improvements in high blood pressure, diabetes, and obstructive sleep apnea.[1] However,

Living with the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy

Living with the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG)

March 9, 2016 · 0 comments

I can’t remember a time in my life when my weight was not an issue. As early as first or second grade, I was smitten with other kids’ treats in their lunch boxes. As far back as the 1960's, and all through the 80’s, my dad was into Gorp, natural