State’s first teen bariatric surgery program opens

Rose Medical Center in Denver has opened the state’s first bariatric surgery program for teens. Bariatric surgery, or weight loss surgery, involves reducing the size of the stomach to control appetite. “This isn’t just about having surgery, and it’s not some quick fix,” said Rose bariatric surgery director Dr. Michael Snyder. “Families and teens go [...]

December 9, 2009Comments OffRead More