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Canadian Convention – Bariatric Surgery

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An amazing event is poised to take place March 27-28th in Victoria BC Canada. This 2 day conference has been in the making for more than 3 years. The brain child of the non-profit BCABA (British Columbia Advocacy Bariatric Association) this 1st conference on Weight Loss Surgery is shaping up to be an extraordinary culmination of information on all the aspects of obesity and weight loss surgery alternatives.

Obesity is now the biggest health risk factor for most Canadians. With more than 55% of us classified as over weight and 1 in 5 of us actually obese, no one can ignore this terrible health challenge any longer.

Whether you’re a health professional, politician, suffering with obesity or interested in the future of health for your family and fellow Canadians, you can’t afford to miss this opportunity. In our interview with BCABA President, Kris Greene, WLS Support was astounded to discover the depth, experience and knowledge of the health professionals and Weight Loss Surgery subject matter experts who will be presenting at the conference. Read the rest of this post

What We Have Here is a Failure to Communicate - Influencing Policy Makers

Obesity Increases Risk Of SDB Sleep Disorder Breathing

3 Tips To Be A Valentine To Your Body

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Jan 27, 2010

The Disease of Obesity – A Personal Perspective

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After thoughtfully considering the recent article Is Being Fat A Disease? (Obesity), I felt compelled to offer my opinion. The short answer is yes! Obesity is certainly a disease but the patient also has an obligation to participate in their own recovery.

There has been a lot of talk about the bariatric process being impeded by the government, VIHA, and the bigotry of obese persons at the hands of family physicians and society in general. In my view this is true. But what I don’t see on the weight loss surgery discussion forums is the level of commitment and desire of obese people to change their lives prior to receiving life saving weight loss surgery. Read the rest of this post

10 Best Slimming Vegetables for Weight Loss

Obesity - The Last Discrimination Stronghold

10 Tricks to Reduce Meal Portion Sizes

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Dec 22, 2009

Is Being Fat A Disease? (Obesity)

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Ron Merk

This question is the heart of all the problems associated with the lack or support and treatment for people with obesity. Almost all Governments consider obesity a life style choice. Life style choice equals “your fault” and “fix it” yourself.

If you’ve read my articles before, you know that I urge people to be advocates for Weight Loss Surgery reform. Certainly in Canada we have a long journey to go before we get Provincial Governments and Health Authorities to view Weight Loss Surgery as required treatment for a disease called Obesity. I’m afraid that many of us have targeted the wrong issue when it comes to weight loss surgery. Read the rest of this post

How To Change Your Eating Behaviour

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Different Fat Types Improve or Worsen Teen Girls Bone Mass

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Dec 18, 2009

NDP Takes Action For Bariatric Surgery – Criticizes BC Liberal Government

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VICTORIA – Adrian Dix, NDP Health Critic held a Press Conference today at the BC Legislature criticizing the Liberal Health Ministry’s acceptance of bariatric surgery budget cuts by the Vancouver Island Health Authority. (VIHA). Dix said that in talks with the Hon Kevin Falcon Minster of Health, he asked what evidence the government was using to justify VIHA’s budget cuts for weight loss by-pass surgery. Read the rest of this post

VIHA Announces Drastic Cutbacks in Bariatric Surgery

Dr Amson - Sets Times Colonist Right

Obesity - The Last Discrimination Stronghold

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Dec 9, 2009

Morbid Obesity KILLS – Universal Access To Weight Loss Surgery Saves Lives

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What Could Be Done – A Simple Solution, If Only!

The statement that Morbid Obesity Kills is a statement of fact. It is not an exaggeration. Morbid obesity may lead to many medical conditions that increase the likelihood of an early death. These conditions include diabetes and kidney failure, heart problems, strokes, joint problems, fatty liver degeneration, an increased incidence of malignant tumours, sleep apnea and so on.

There are several types of surgical intervention, such as constricting the stomach with an adjustable constriction, removing a portion of the stomach or disconnecting most of the stomach from the esophagus and relocating portions of the small intestine to reduce digestive efficiency (Roux-en-Y). All are effective, and Read the rest of this post

Bariatric Surgery Centers of Excellence Demonstrate Exceptional Safety

BCABA Conference - Bariatrics & Beyond The WLS Journey

Weight Loss Surgery Restores Sexual Function in Women

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Dec 5, 2009

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