This was sent to me by the bariatric nurse manager at our local hospital. More proof that we made the right decision for our health.

Best of luck!

Carol

http://consumer.healthday.com/diabetes-information-10/misc-diabetes-news-181/weight-loss-surgery-extends-lives-study-finds-695232.html

With such good news , I hope a lot of people find this interesting. However I would like to know if anyone has done the research on getting rid of the bad bacteria that is in the stomach of so many obese people ? Apparently new research has found that this bacteria is the case of obesity and ridding the stomach of this , is all that really needs to be done ? Im baffled....help

Great article, thank you for sharing! I think the outcomes would be even better for non-veteran healthcare providers. The Bariatric Program I did required several appointments with a dietitian, counseling, and support group attendance before they would even submit to your insurance. Veterans get much quicker approval for the surgery but don't get the tools they need to be successful, at least that was the case with my veteran friends. I strongly believe that bariatric surgery improves our health and give us a better life.