Archived material from the LABS study participant website (via web.archive.org, snapshot of 2012-08-25). Historical document — links and contacts may be outdated.

Newsletters

Editor's note. Between 2008 and 2012 the LABS study mailed a participant newsletter with surgeon interviews, site updates, and practical advice on life after bariatric surgery — portion control, keeping weight off, and why annual follow-up visits matter. The six issues are listed below as published on the participant website; the newsletter PDFs themselves were not preserved in the Internet Archive.

Issue 6, Summer 2012:
Dr. Walter Pories, LABS surgeon at East Carolina University, talks about problems that participants may experience after surgery and why it’s important to return for follow-up visits. Also, tips and tricks to stop weight gain after surgery.
Issue 5, Fall/Winter 2011:
Dr. Emma Patterson, LABS surgeon at Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland, Oregon, talks about why it is so important for participants to return for their research visits. Plus, 5 strategies to improve health and wellness.
Issue 4, Summer 2011:
A profile on a University of Washington coordinator and suggestions to monitor your physical activity.
Issue 3, Spring 2011:
This issue contains an update from the Fargo, North Dakota site and tips to help you with portion control.
Issue 2, Spring 2009:
Check out this issue for a profile on the Dr. Anita Courcoulas (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) and tips on how to keep the weight off one year after surgery.

Issue 1, Summer 2008:
Our first issue features a profile on Dr. Walter Pories (East Carolina University) and updates on LABS study data.

The newsletter PDFs were not preserved in the Internet Archive and are listed here for the record.