by WeightWise | May 13, 2016 | Clinic Operations, Patient Resources, Weight Loss Surgery
WeightWise is pleased to announce that we accept Aetna Health Plan. In the past many insurance policies didn’t cover bariatric procedures. Today, more companies are expanding coverage to pay for weight loss surgery. This is great news since bariatric surgery improves...
by WeightWise | May 2, 2016 | Clinic Operations, Options for Weight Loss, Weight Loss Surgery
The Single-Anastomosis Loop Duodenal Switch, also known as stomach intestinal pylorus sparing surgery (SIPS), or single loop duodenal switch, is a weight loss surgery now offered as a surgical option at WeightWise. This surgery is a modification of a well-known, and...
by Lauren Armstrong | Feb 10, 2016 | Clinic Operations, Diet, Health, Patient Resources, Weight Loss Surgery
One of the most common concerns following weight loss surgery is hair loss. Our hair is a large part of our appearance and body image. Having that image altered in any way is stressful for most of us. But while our hair is important to us for many psychological...
by Lauren Armstrong | Mar 9, 2015 | Clinic Operations, Patient Resources, Press
Understanding obesity. What does that mean? We hear so much about obesity in the media—and also from many people who know nothing about the disease. Yes, that’s right- I said disease. Obesity is not a lifestyle choice, it is a disease. It is not just a...
by Lauren Armstrong | Nov 5, 2014 | Clinic Operations, Press, Weight Loss Surgery
Exciting News! We are continuing the work of updating patient data (current weight, stats and labs) for a research study to be published in refereed medical journals. This survey does not have to be printed, faxed, or mailed as did our previous data collection survey....
by Lauren Armstrong | Aug 18, 2014 | Clinic Operations, Health, Press
WeightWise needs your help! If you haven’t seen the WeightWise team since 2012 or before, this is for you! As some of you might know, Dr. Walton and Dr. Broussard along with the entire WeightWise Team are working to publish data and post operation outcomes from...
