News
10
2015
Mortality Rate Associated with Bariatric Surgery Reaches New Lows
A recent study of over 2,500 Veterans Affairs patients is but the latest proof that weight-loss surgery, or bariatric surgery, …
13
2012
Informational Seminar
Dr. Monash will be holding a special seminar for all interested in surgical weight loss on Wednesday, April 18 at …
24
2012
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program Accredited Center
So, what is a “Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program Accredited Center?”
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation …
02
2012
Support Group Meeting Location Change
Due to our normal meeting room being occupied this month, we will be meeting in the Fireplace Room on February …
01
2011
Anytime Fitness
We are excited to announce Anytime Fitness as our special guest for the December 3rd Support Group. They have different …
16
2011
Weight Loss Support Groups Now at TMC
Starting December 3rd, Support Groups will be held at Tucson Medical Center, 5301 E Grant Road. Our dates and times …
20
2011
Bariatric Surgery Recommended by the IDF for Obese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
So, who is the IDF? The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is an umbrella organization of over 200 national diabetes associations …
22
2011
FDA Lowers BMI Requirement for Bariatric Surgery
Safe and successful patient outcomes first prompted Bruce Wolfe, the President of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, …
08
2011
Recent Study Sheds Unwarranted Implications on Gastric Banding
A recent study published by Himpens et al in the Archives of Surgery has been widely discussed, and terribly misinterpreted. …
31
2011
Dr. Mahesh Tiprineni, M.D.
At our April 2nd support group, Dr. Mahesh Tiprineni, M.D. will be our guest speaker. He is board certified In …
