Author Archives: terrys

About terrys

Dr. Terry Simpson resides in Phoenix and his great passions are cooking, research, writing, surgery, and above all, his family. He received his bachelors, masters, and medical degree from The University of Chicago . He has authored a number of scientific papers, as well as books, and maintains several blogs.

LAPBAND Does Not Lead to Increased Alcoholism

Posted on June 21, 2012 by terrys

A recent report about increased alcoholism and weight loss surgery found that it did not apply to the Lap-Band but did apply to the RNY gastric bypass. Patients who have risk factors for alcohol use might find that the Lap-Band would be a better choice for weight loss surgery. Continue reading →

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What It Takes to Lose: 5 Years After Weight Loss Surgery

Posted on March 1, 2012 by terrys

Weight loss surgery is a tool, it is not the brain – it is just a tool. No matter which tool for weight loss surgery you use, if you expect that the operation will do the work for you, then you will not be successful. No weight loss surgery will tell you what to eat, how much to eat, and how to eat. Continue reading →

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