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Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Dr. Fobi Talks About the WLS "Cure" for - Interesting video ... Dr. F. explores the latest theory as to why WLS provides the cure:
http://www.everydayhealth.com/diabetes/can-bariatric-surgery-prevent-diabetes.a...
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Journal Study Finds WLS Prevents Type II Diabetes - Kind of a no-brainer I would think, but we know how insurance companies have to see things in writing sometimes :
http://www.everydayhealth.com/diabetes/can-bariatric...
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
"Weighing the Pros and Cons of WLS" - Video and article from "Everyday Health", featuring Dr. Sarr at Mayo:
http://www.everydayhealth.com/weight/weighing-the-pros-and-cons-of-gastric-bypass-surgery.aspx?xid=...
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
"Jessee Jackson, Jr. Responding to Therapy&qu -
,, at the Mayo for his depression and "gastrointestinal problems" ..
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/08/jesse-jackson-jr-update-c_n_1756165.html?utm_hp_ref=...
Batwingsman posted a comment 12 years, 12 months ago
What did the tummy look like after the tuck?
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 12 years, 12 months ago
Update on Jesse Jackson, Jr. - Looks like he has entered in-patient treatment for his "mood disorder", and for the first time the media is mentioning his "gastric bypass surgery" (actually DS ) he had in 200...
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
"W.L.S. Patient Humiliated During T.S.A. Sear - Oh boy .. they've managed to do it yet again, this time to a grandmother WLSer just out of surgery:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/19/texas-grandmother-h umiliated-t...
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
"W.L.S. Patient Humiliated by T.S.A. Search&q - Looks like the T.S.A. has managed to do it yet again, this time at Love Field in Dallas:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/19/texas-grandmother-humiliated-tsa-strip-sea...
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
"World's Heaviest Woman Loses 98 Lbs. From Do - O.K., this just seems straannggeee:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/10/pauline-potter-weight-loss-worlds-heaviest-woman_n_1662919.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
Jesse Jackson, Jr.'s "Mystery Health Problem& - This matter has been going around in the media circles for a few weeks now. Still no certainty in the press as to what is wrong with Jesse, whether it be alcoholism, "mood dis...
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
"How To Handle a Fart In Yoga Class" - This is pretty funny (scroll down below article to the video for a little stress relief):
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/26/daniel-collins-neighbor-farting-gun_n_1...
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Dr. Sarr Summarizes the 4 Types of WLS - This is a nifty little video in which a Mayo surgeon explains and illustrates how all four types of WLS work. A helpful intro for newbies looking into WLS.
http://www....
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
New Study on WLSers 7 Years Out Shows Positive Re - http://www.aol.com/video/hot-dog-hooker-back-in-business/517400292/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-bb%7Cdl26%7Csec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D171469
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
New Study On Drinking and WLS Released - Interesting, but I guess not surprising:
http://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-and-nutrition/0618/weight-loss-surgery-may-boost-problem-drinking.aspx?xid=aol_eh-diet_7_201206...
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
"400 lbs. Lost, 300 Lbs. Regained" - Wow . . this poor dude has had one bumpy journey ..
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/06/david-smith-regains -weight_n_1574170.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-bb%7C dl...
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
"400 lbs. Lost, 300 Lbs. Regained" - Wow . . this poor guy has had one bumpy journey ..
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/06/david-smith-regains-weight_n_1574170.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-bb%7C...
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
"835-Lb. Teen Cut Out of House in U.K." - This is so sad ....
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/25/georgia-davis-835-pound-cut-out-of-house-obese-teen-uk_n_1546280.html?1337972000&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlw...
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
"Lost 120 Lbs. and Still 'Too Fat To Fly' Cl - Here we go again (at least she decided to sue):
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/04/kenlie-tiggeman-southwests_n_1476907.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-bb%7Cdl5%...
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Having WLS This Month? - Yes, You MAY (M.F. Sur - If you're havving your surgery this month, please sound off here with your surgery type, place, date and surgeon's name.
Congrats, and good luck to you all!
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Researchers Discover Heart Protein Regulates Obesi - This is a very interesting breakthrough:
http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2012/04/30/ut-southwestern-docs-make-metabolism-breakthrough/
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
"Carnie Wilson Talks 'Side Effects'" - ....of her recent 2nd WLS (i.e. the band):
http://www.aol.com/video/carnie-wilson-has-second-weightloss-surgery-on-still-holding-on/517327595/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtm...
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
"The Moment I Knew I Had to Lose Weight" - Some inspirational short U-tube type clips from 8 people who lost a large amount of weight. I don't think any of them mention WLS specifically, but I think we can all identify wi...
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
Carnie Wilson Has Band Surgery??? - AFTER her RNY??? Isn't that kinda backwards?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/21/carnie-wilson-has-lap-band-weight-loss-surgery-again_n_1370723.html?ncid=webmail...
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
"Israel Bans Underweight Models in Ads"? - Interesting new law in that country, but will it really change anything for the better?:
http://www.aolnews.com/story/new-israeli-law-bans-underweight-models/2139058/
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
Marching Into Weight Loss? - M.F. Surgery List f - O.K., guys, I know I have been MIA on this feature for many months now .. I guess I got a little too much into other things in life.
If you're getting WLS this mont...
