Two-year outcomes from the Diabetes Surgery Study have found that although the addition of gastric bypass to lifestyle and medical management in patients with type 2 diabetes improved diabetes control, adverse events and nutritional deficiencies were more frequent in the surgical group of patients. The paper entitled, ‘Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for diabetes (the Diabetes Surgery…
Bariatric Surgery Support (BSS) is a Cape Town based Support Group for people seeking INFORMATION and Support about WEIGHT-LOSS Surgery. We DEAL with a host of pre and post operation issues aimed at facilitating your journey to a healthier life style. When: May 26th, N1 City Venue: N1 Medical Chambers, Second Floor, Meeting Room Goodwood,…
Hello Everybody! Wow isn’t it amazing how quick time goes by? – Here we are Easter 2015 – I guess its very true that in life we need to make the most of all our gifts especially the gift of time… Bariatric Surgery Conference 2015 Talking about time – did we have a great time…
Researchers have shown that compulsive binging on foods that are high in fat and sugar can trigger specific molecular changes that can lead to hypertension. While other studies have examined the effects of binge eating on the brain, this study is thought to be the first to look at its molecular effects on the expression…
All Support Group Members and interested parties are welcome to attend – you only need to attend on Sunday 22 March 2015 if you are a Pre-surgery or a Post surgery patient. The session on Saturday 21 March 2015, is aimed at industry professionals ( surgeons, Doctors, Nurses and Care givers) When: Sunday 22 March…
March 21 Lecture room 1 – saturday First plenary session : Chair Dr E Swanepoel 08h00 – 08h15 Welcome address & Opening Andre Potgieter 08h15 – 08h45 The latest news – SOS Study Prof Hans Lonroth 08h45 – 09h15 South African database Prof Tessa van der Merwe…
Historically many medial aids have considered weight loss surgery as a cosmetic procedure and have not covered the costs of gastric bypasses. But medical schemes in South Africa are starting to pay out for par or all of weight loss related surgery provided that the physician establishes that the operation is medically necessary to preserve…
Free Download :Bariatric Surgery Support Newsletter September 2014 Cosmetic Surgery helps with weight control Body contouring surgery to remove excess skin improves long-term weight control in patients after gastric bypass surgery, claims a study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Since maintaining weight loss to…
Please note that due to some administrative constraints on our side The Bariatric Support Group Meeting will be held tonight…apologies for the short notice. Anyone intrested in Bariatric Surgery may attend. We will be having a Guest Speaker at tonight’s Meeting; Dr Vaughn Roux a Plastic Surgeon with a wealth of experience in this field…
Thursday, June 26, 2014 – 12:23 Owen Haskins – Editor in chief, Bariatric News Gastric bypass surgery improves obese diabetic patients’ physical and mental health, more than an intensive weight loss programme involving lifestyle modifications over two years, according to the results from a study presented at the joint meeting of the International Society…
The gastric bypass diet is designed for people who are recovering from gastric bypass surgery to help them heal and change their eating habits. Your doctor or a registered dietitian can help you with a gastric bypass diet by guiding meal planning. A gastric bypass diet specifies what type and how much food you can…
Here’s a development to keep your eye on: Bariatric surgery performed on a small group of morbidly obese type 1s led to considerable weight loss, improved glycemic control, and improved metabolic profiles up to three years later. The surgeries, performed by doctors at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio on 10 patients, led to an average body mass index reduction of…
Gastric banding patients do not meet recommended daily requirements for important nutrients such as protein, vitamin D and calcium, despite receiving nutritional counselling over a three-month period, according to the outcomes of a study by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers “Our study clearly shows that there are issues regarding nutritional intake in gastric banding patients,”…
The Christmas Holidays are nearly upon us, and, like you, our Bariatric Surgery Support Group is looking forward to a well-deserved rest over the coming days. Before we break for festivities we would like to take the opportunity to thank all of our Members, The Support Group Committee, Dr Potgieter, Dr Swanepoel, Judy…
Bariatric Surgery Support South African Weight-Loss Surgery Support Group We Have a Fresh New-look Logo And Will Be Doing A Limited Edition Mug That Will Be Available To Buy. If You would Like A Mug Please E-mail info@bariatricsurgerysupport.co.za If we receive enough requests for this Mug we will have it made and couriered to all…
Bariatric Surgery Support Newsletter August 2013 Many of us are familiar with the terms Weight Loss Surgery and Gastric Bypass Surgery but the term Bariatric Surgery is one that you may not have come across before. The term bariatrics comes from the Greek “baro” (weight) and the suffix “-iatrics” (a branch of medicine – as in geriatrics) and first came into…
In the second part of our look at the importance of Psychological effects of Bariatric Surgery on pre and post op patients we explore Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as a possible tool to help you achieve a balanced lifestyle and perception of your new self. If anyone knows a good CBT Practitioner that would like to…
Over the past 2 months the team at Bariatric Surgery Support have been gathering information on how to improve our Support Group offering to our members, with particular reference to our Monthly Support Group Meetings and more involvement and interaction from you, our members on social media platforms. We have made the following platforms available…
In this month’s issue we take an in depth look at the RISKS and the REWARDS of Bariatric Surgery. Download your free copy here Bariatric Surgery Support Newsletter March 2013 Please make a note and set a reminder on your phone of our Next Support Group Meeting: When: Tuesday 26 March 2013 ?…
“Fashion” isn’t usually a word associated with weight loss surgery. But if you’ve been watching the Kilo’s melt away over several months, it can be hard to figure out what to wear. Sweats and tekkies, can only take you so far, after all –. You’ve got to have REAL clothes – but who can afford…