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Top Food News of 2011

Posted Thu, 12/29/2011 - 9:48am by Weight Loss Surgery

By carolyn_r on Dec 29, 2011 10:00 AM in Healthy Eating
Calorie Count
This year has seen headlines that have had a major impact on the practice and perception of healthy eating and exercise in America. Without any further ado, here are the news stories of 2011 that kept Calorie Count members talking. >> Read more >>

Poll Says Overweight Workers Miss Millions More Days of Work

Posted Tue, 10/25/2011 - 11:12am by Weight Loss Surgery

Their missed work results in about $153 billion in lost productivity annually, according to data collected this year by Washington-based Gallup. >> Read more >>

Insurance companies' attitude toward weight-loss surgery isn't sensible

Posted Mon, 09/26/2011 - 12:19pm by Weight Loss Surgery

I am a nurse practitioner in a weight-loss clinic and prepare people to have weight-loss surgery. The most challenging obstacle those patients face is not what you’d think. Read the full article - Insurance companies' attitude toward weight-loss surgery isn't sensible

Written by:
George Baxter of Seattle is a nurse practitioner with a Seattle weight-loss clinic and a doctor of nursing practice candidate at Duke University.

Educational Nutrition Seminar for Pre / Post Surgery in Montvale

Posted Wed, 09/14/2011 - 10:40am by Weight Loss Surgery

Free seminar highlighting healthy lifestyle education for surgical and non surgical patients!
Bergen County, Montvale, NJ

Join NJ TOP DOCS Dr. Nicholas Bertha, Dr. Vincent Iannace, and Registered Dietician, Net Intake's Meg Galligan
Thursday September 15th, 2011 at 7:00 pm. Register by clicking the following link

http://montvale-weight-loss-procedure-OH.eventbrite.com

Bergen County Seminar featuring medical nutrition therapist!

Posted Thu, 09/08/2011 - 10:09am by Weight Loss Surgery

Bergen County, Montvale, NJ Seminar featuring

Net Intake™ Medical Nutrition Therapist Meg Galligan

Seminar highlighting weight loss procedures and a new Weight Loss Education program for pre and post patients!

Presented by:

Dr. Nicholas Bertha and Dr. Vincent Iannace

Wednesday September 15th, 2011 at 7:00 pm
http://montvale-weight-loss-procedure-pfl.eventbrite.com

August 24th Join us for a Weight Loss Surgery Seminar in Mount Olive, NJ

Posted Wed, 08/17/2011 - 12:58pm by Weight Loss Surgery

Weight Loss Surgery Education Seminar

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

Learn all about weight loss surgery options from clinical professionals and patients who have already gone through the surgery. You will also be able to speak with insurance specialists who can help answer all your questions. You will learn: >> Read more >>

May 25th Join us for a Weight Loss Surgery Seminar in Mount Olive, NJ

Posted Wed, 05/18/2011 - 9:28am by Weight Loss Surgery

Weight Loss Surgery Education Seminar

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011

FDA Approves Expanded Use of LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding System for Obese Adults

Posted Thu, 02/17/2011 - 3:18pm by Weight Loss Surgery

Obese Adults with a BMI of 30-40 with at Least One Obesity Related Comorbid Condition Now Qualify for LAP-BAND® System Procedure When All Other Conservative Weight-loss Therapies Have Failed >> Read more >>

FDA approves Lap-Band for lower BMI patients

Posted Mon, 12/20/2010 - 1:13pm by Weight Loss Surgery

3 articles below that explain the new FDA approval for Lap-band in patient with a BMI as low as 30!

Medscape Medical News | The panel voted in favor of approving the LAP-BAND for use in patients with a body mass index between 30 and 40 kg/m2.
Original Article: FDA Panel Recommends Lap-Band for Lighter Patients >> Read more >>

Bariatric Surgery Reduces Diabetes Medications, Cost of Care

Posted Thu, 08/26/2010 - 10:04am by Weight Loss Surgery

From Medscape Medical News

Emma Hitt, PhD

August 16, 2010 (UPDATED August 17, 2010) — Bariatric surgery may reduce the use of medications and healthcare costs in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to the findings of a new study. >> Read more >>

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