In this blog section, we share news stories related to bariatric surgery.

24 02, 2015

VBLOC Vagal Blocking: FDA Approves New Device to Curb Hunger
VBLOC Vagal Blocking: FDA Approves New Device to Curb Hunger

VBLOC Vagal Blocking: FDA Approves New Device to Curb Hunger

By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2018-08-21T20:28:07+00:00February 24th, 2015|Categories: Bariatric News, Bariatric Surgery Blog, News|Tags: fda approved, insurance, low cost, medical, mexico, surgeons, Tijuana, tourism, travel, vagal blocking, vbloc|1 Comment

The U.S. Food and Administration (FDA) approved a new weight-loss device called a *vBloc® Neurometabolic Therapy, vagal blocking therapy. The [...]

26 09, 2014

Shift in Preferred Bariatric Surgery According to Study
Shift in Preferred Bariatric Surgery According to Study

Shift in Preferred Bariatric Surgery According to Study

By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2019-04-16T22:32:16+00:00September 26th, 2014|Categories: Bariatric News, Bariatric Surgery Blog, News, Case Studies, Weight Loss Surgery Procedures|Tags: bariatric surgery revision, HEALTH, insurance, low cost, medical, mexico, revision, surgeons, Tijuana, tourism, travel|0 Comments

A study conducted by the University of Michigan Health System reveals that in recent years the preferred surgery seems to [...]

6 09, 2014

BMI Threshold May be Lowered from 35 to 30 for Bariatric Patients in UK
BMI Threshold May be Lowered from 35 to 30 for Bariatric Patients in UK

BMI Threshold May be Lowered from 35 to 30 for Bariatric Patients in UK

By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2022-04-04T18:51:16+00:00September 6th, 2014|Categories: Bariatric News, Bariatric Surgery Blog, News, Weight Loss Surgery Procedures|Tags: bariatric surgery revision, insurance, low cost, medical, mexico, revision, surgeons, Tijuana, tourism, travel|0 Comments

Benefits of a 30 BMI for Bariatric Patients Bariatric surgery has many clear benefits for patients, but it isn’t always [...]

30 06, 2014

Study Says Fruits and Vegetables Don’t Lead to Greater Weight Loss
Study Says Fruits and Vegetables Don’t Lead to Greater Weight Loss

Study Says Fruits and Vegetables Don’t Lead to Greater Weight Loss

By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2021-11-18T09:15:56+00:00June 30th, 2014|Categories: Bariatric News, Bariatric Surgery Blog, News, Case Studies, Nutrition Information|Tags: after, calories, carbohydrates, diet, dietician, drink, drinking, eat, eating, fat, foods, fruits, insurance, intake, liquids, low cost, medical, mexico, portions, protein, smoking, solids, sugar, surgeons, tea, Tijuana, tourism, travel, vegetables, water|0 Comments

About the Study A new study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham says that increasing fruit and vegetable daily [...]

27 06, 2014

Weight Loss Surgery Reduces Cancer Risk
Weight Loss Surgery Reduces Cancer Risk

Weight Loss Surgery Reduces Cancer Risk

By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2018-08-15T22:55:51+00:00June 27th, 2014|Categories: Bariatric News, Bariatric Surgery Blog, News, Case Studies, Statistics, Weight Loss Surgery Procedures|Tags: avoid, benefits, Cabrera, Camelo, cancer, doctor, Gutierrez, insurance, Jaime Ponce de Leon, low cost, medical, mexico, solution, surgeons, Tijuana, tourism, travel, Valenzuela|0 Comments

Reduce Risk of Cancer with Weight Loss Surgery Weight-loss surgery is often looked at as an option for losing weight and [...]

7 05, 2014

Study Shows Gastric Bypass Surgery Can Lead to Changes in Taste and Smell
Study Shows Gastric Bypass Surgery Can Lead to Changes in Taste and Smell

Study Shows Gastric Bypass Surgery Can Lead to Changes in Taste and Smell

By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2022-04-05T18:16:14+00:00May 7th, 2014|Categories: Bariatric News, Bariatric Surgery Blog, News, Case Studies, Gastric Bypass, Weight Loss Surgery Procedures|Tags: bariatric surgery revision, insurance, low cost, medical, mexico, revision, surgeons, Tijuana, tourism, travel|0 Comments

According to a recent study, many patients are reporting changes in smell, taste, and appetite after weight loss surgery. CBS [...]

1 05, 2014

7 Affordable Adult Weight Loss Camps
7 Affordable Adult Weight Loss Camps

7 Affordable Adult Weight Loss Camps

By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2020-04-02T07:24:38+00:00May 1st, 2014|Categories: Bariatric News, Bariatric Surgery Blog, News|Tags: support groups, support resources, travel, weight loss camp|0 Comments

Obesity statistics is climbing, and many people are struggling to lose weight based on typical diet and exercise. Weight loss [...]

28 04, 2014

Obesity Can Exacerbate Bone And Muscle Density Loss
Obesity Can Exacerbate Bone And Muscle Density Loss

Obesity Can Exacerbate Bone And Muscle Density Loss

By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2022-04-05T17:40:33+00:00April 28th, 2014|Categories: Bariatric News, Bariatric Surgery Blog, News, Obesity & Obesity-Related Comorbidities|Tags: bone density, causes of obesity, mexico, morbid obesity, muscle mass, obesity, obesity facts, obesity issues, obesity problems, obesity rates, obesity related health issues, obesity risks, obesity side effects, obesity statistics, osteosarcopenic obesity, surgical treatment, Tijuana, tourism, travel, what causes obesity|0 Comments

Obese patients have a greater risk of breaking bones when falling, a syndrome called Osteo-Sarcopenic Obesity (OSO).[1] This syndrome is [...]

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