It’s always good news when we see research that indicates a remission of certain ailments and diseases after WLS. Here’s another study that indicates WLS may reverse obesity associated premature ageing – something more to celebrate!
Plastic surgery
Insurance Companies May Now Consider Bariatric Surgery
This feature, outlining the developments in the provision and possible insurance cover for WLS, is mainly based on US comment and research – but where the US leads we in the UK and rest of the world, often follow. I, for one, will watch and follow this with much interest as indeed I am sure[Read More]
Minimizing Loose Skin After WLS
I know many post-ops are concerned about loose skin after surgery but I hadn’t appreciated just how many pre-ops worry about this too, and how it influences their decision to go ahead with surgery or not. It’s very much a personal thing and varies enormously from one individual to another. We’ve covered some of[Read More]
More Than Skin Deep!
I meet so many post-op patients who feel they have ‘been left in limbo’ after their WLS with excess skin issues. It would appear surgeons and other professionals feel the same – read our guest post for their reaction to the latest study on this …
Cosmetic Surgery After WLS
I can’t pretend to know much about cosmetic surgery or body contouring after WLS since I haven’t had any. I have friends however who have and I know from my postbag that so many of you are hoping for it or considering it. Sadly there isn’t anything like as much provision on the NHS or[Read More]