Columbus, Ohio, September 5, 2010
Free Interactive Bariatric Surgery Course Now Available Online
Prospective weight loss surgery patients can now learn more about bariatric surgery by accessing a new free interactive online course at www.freshstartbariatrics.com. Dr. Steve Myers, a bariatric surgeon in Columbus, Ohio has developed the online seminar in close collaboration with Riverside Methodist Hospital. “This course shares information in plain language for people of size that would like more detail about which bariatric operation would be best for them”, Dr. Myers explains.
This free progressive course includes many videos, drop and drag activities, pictures, information ‘dots’ on diagrams, interactive question and answer opportunities and click for definitions in user friendly terms. Myers says, “This is truly an interactive experience”. Prospective patients unable to attend the live Fresh Start Seminar can now obtain the same information online. For those interested in proceeding in the Fresh Start Bariatrics program, this course can be the first step in the process.
This new course provides clear, transparent information in an easy to learn format and will help persons of size choose the best approach possible when considering bariatric surgery.
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Thursday, April 15, 2010
News Release
NEWS RELEASE, April 15, 2010, Washington, DC
-Obesity Surgery performed through the vagina-
A first in human trail was reported at the 12th World Conference for Endoscopic Surgery in Washington, DC showing Obesity Surgery can be performed by passing some of the instruments through the vagina. This feasibility study reported on four patients who had a bariatric operation called a gastric sleeve procedure performed by passing a flexible scope through a small hidden incision in the vagina to visualize the structures inside the abdomen during the course of the operation. This procedure results in a 90% reduction in the size of the stomach. The redundant portion of the stomach was removed by the scope through the same small opening in the vagina. The four operations were possible in part by the use of a new supporting device called the Flexible Steerable Trocar make by Ethicon Endo-surgery. According to Dr. Stephan Myers, the Director of Bariatric Surgery at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio and the principle investigator and surgeon for this study, “This is a combined natural orifice and laparoscopic approach using the trans-vaginal approach for visualization and removal of the stomach with three small incisions in the abdomen to place additional instruments needed to perform the operation. Although one of the patients required a revision because the “sleeve” was too narrow, all four patients are doing well and are losing weight on schedule”. According to Dr. Myers we can expect to see more natural orifice approaches to obesity surgery in the future.
For further information contact:
Steve Myers, MD, FACS
drstevemyers@gmail.com
freshstartbariatrics.com
Mobile 614-557-8125
-Obesity Surgery performed through the vagina-
A first in human trail was reported at the 12th World Conference for Endoscopic Surgery in Washington, DC showing Obesity Surgery can be performed by passing some of the instruments through the vagina. This feasibility study reported on four patients who had a bariatric operation called a gastric sleeve procedure performed by passing a flexible scope through a small hidden incision in the vagina to visualize the structures inside the abdomen during the course of the operation. This procedure results in a 90% reduction in the size of the stomach. The redundant portion of the stomach was removed by the scope through the same small opening in the vagina. The four operations were possible in part by the use of a new supporting device called the Flexible Steerable Trocar make by Ethicon Endo-surgery. According to Dr. Stephan Myers, the Director of Bariatric Surgery at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio and the principle investigator and surgeon for this study, “This is a combined natural orifice and laparoscopic approach using the trans-vaginal approach for visualization and removal of the stomach with three small incisions in the abdomen to place additional instruments needed to perform the operation. Although one of the patients required a revision because the “sleeve” was too narrow, all four patients are doing well and are losing weight on schedule”. According to Dr. Myers we can expect to see more natural orifice approaches to obesity surgery in the future.
For further information contact:
Steve Myers, MD, FACS
drstevemyers@gmail.com
freshstartbariatrics.com
Mobile 614-557-8125
Monday, March 8, 2010
News Release
NEWS RELEASE, March 8, 2010
Columbus, Ohio
-Surgeon launches blog-
Dr. Stephan Myers, Director of Bariatric Surgery at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus Ohio and founder of Fresh Start Bariatrics at Riverside recently began posting detailed information for all bariatric surgery patients, regardless of where they have their operation, on his blog at www.BariatricSurgeryBlog.blogspot.com. The decision to start the blog came after hearing from many patients who were not operated on at Fresh Start Bariatrics program complain that they wished they had received much more detailed information prior to their bariatric operation. Dr. Myers explains, “Persons of size want as much information as possible before deciding which bariatric operation fits best for them. They also need very detailed information to obtain their best result after surgery and to remain healthy from that time forward.” www. BariatricSurgeryBlog.blogspot.com answers such specific questions of importance to bariatric surgery patients as:
“Which weight loss operation is most likely to improve or resolve my type II diabetes?”,
“Will alcohol consumption effect me differently after my bariatric operation?” and
“Which vitamin and mineral levels should be checked after bariatric surgery and how often?”
Dr. Myers says, "This is a new day in medicine where patients are expecting much more detailed information from their doctors just as they are looking for this level of information for other things from the internet. Unfortunately much of the information on the internet is from other patients when they really need to hear from medical specialists directly. Surgeons used to share this information to one patient at a time. The BariatricSurgeryBlog is my method of sharing everything I can about bariatric surgery with as many patients regardless of where they choose to have their operation.” Hopefully, this is the beginning of a trend for more medical specialists will take the time to share their knowledge and experience more freely using blogs and other electronic media.
For more information please contact:
Dr. Steve Myers, M.D.
drstevemyers@gmail.com
freshstartbariatrics.com
mobile: 614.557.8125
Columbus, Ohio
-Surgeon launches blog-
Dr. Stephan Myers, Director of Bariatric Surgery at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus Ohio and founder of Fresh Start Bariatrics at Riverside recently began posting detailed information for all bariatric surgery patients, regardless of where they have their operation, on his blog at www.BariatricSurgeryBlog.blogspot.com. The decision to start the blog came after hearing from many patients who were not operated on at Fresh Start Bariatrics program complain that they wished they had received much more detailed information prior to their bariatric operation. Dr. Myers explains, “Persons of size want as much information as possible before deciding which bariatric operation fits best for them. They also need very detailed information to obtain their best result after surgery and to remain healthy from that time forward.” www. BariatricSurgeryBlog.blogspot.com answers such specific questions of importance to bariatric surgery patients as:
“Which weight loss operation is most likely to improve or resolve my type II diabetes?”,
“Will alcohol consumption effect me differently after my bariatric operation?” and
“Which vitamin and mineral levels should be checked after bariatric surgery and how often?”
Dr. Myers says, "This is a new day in medicine where patients are expecting much more detailed information from their doctors just as they are looking for this level of information for other things from the internet. Unfortunately much of the information on the internet is from other patients when they really need to hear from medical specialists directly. Surgeons used to share this information to one patient at a time. The BariatricSurgeryBlog is my method of sharing everything I can about bariatric surgery with as many patients regardless of where they choose to have their operation.” Hopefully, this is the beginning of a trend for more medical specialists will take the time to share their knowledge and experience more freely using blogs and other electronic media.
For more information please contact:
Dr. Steve Myers, M.D.
drstevemyers@gmail.com
freshstartbariatrics.com
mobile: 614.557.8125
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