Barbara Thompson had weight loss surgery in 2000 and went on to write the first patient guidebook, Weight Loss Surgery; Finding the Thin Person Hiding Inside You now in it’s 3rd edition and Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies. Barbara also hosts an internet mentoring program, the Back on Track Program, for weight loss surgery patients who are starting to regain weight.

In addition, Barbara is a much in demand national speaker for bariatric practices and patient events as well as speaking for hospitals on obesity sensitivity (what is it like to be an obese patient in a hospital). For speaking inquiries contact Barbara Thompson directly Barbara@BarbaraThompson.net

Vagotomy, a New Weight Loss Surgery Procedure

There is a new surgical procedure that is being done for weight loss called a vagotomy. Surgeons are cutting the vegas nerve which signals the brain that you are hungry and signals the pancreas to release more insulin in order to move more sugar to fat. This procedure is only in the experimental stages right now, but may be an answer for those who are not candidates for more invasive weight loss surgeries. The cost is between $5,000 and $10,000 and helps to reduce weight by 20 to 30%. “If you look at our statistics we’re very happy with what we have seen in terms of the total weight loss and the number of responders in the study, but not everyone has been helped,” said Dr. Robert Lustig.

 

Vagotomies have also been effectively done in conjunction with lap band surgery to improve weight loss

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One Response to “Vagotomy, a New Weight Loss Surgery Procedure”

  1. Andrea says:

    Wow, this is great news. I wonder if they have any statistics on the complications that can occur woth this surgery. Could they cut/sever something that may lead to something worse than being morbidly obese. I can’t wait to see the statistics after the experimental stage is over.

    July 23rd, 2008 at 10:09 pm

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