ASMBSCT

The official Twitter site of the Connecticut chapter of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons

[ASMBSCT @ASMBSCT1]

@NeilFlochMD @Jmortonmd @PSchauerMD @Ali_Aminian_MD @JaimePonceMD @IfsoSecretariat @ASMBS @ASMBSIH But most people are now on Zepbound and Mounjaro - are those results equal for men and women?

[Neil Floch MD @NeilFlochMD]

Men lose 38% less weight on GLP-1ra medications in this study of 64 randomized controlled trials https://t.co/kdWybcYx1p #obesity #bariatricsurgery #GLP1

[Philip Schauer, MD @PSchauerMD]

Gov. Landry sings BILL by @ReginaBarrow and @RickEdmondsLA requiring health insurers in Louisiana to cover bariatric surgery for severe obesity. Huge leap forward! @PhilGachassin @LouisianaLtGov @LADeptHealth @LAObesity @reneehilton30 @LSUHealthNO @ololhealth @PBRCNews @ASMBS

[SOARD Journal @SOARD_JOURNAL]

📣 NEW on SOARD

Psychological evaluation of candidates to #BariatricSurgery with self-report measures have shown significant association between sleep disturbance, binge eating, and night eating.

[SOARD Journal @SOARD_JOURNAL]

📣 New on SOARD

@ASMBS position statement on CPT coding for paraesophageal hernia repair concurrent to #BariatricSurgery

🎯 Reimbursement for a hernia repair requires performing the expected work and describing it completely

https://t.co/s37eEylP8t

[ASMBS @ASMBS]

On-site registration is available!

We're looking forward to an amazing week of engaging sessions, insightful discussions, and connecting with colleagues.

Welcome to San Diego!
#ASMBS2024

[Vance L. Albaugh, MD, PhD, DABOM, DABS-FPMBS @metabolic_knife]

Okay… cleaned out my Epic inbox after a long day in clinic… NEXT Stop ➡️ San Diego for the 2024 ASMBS Annual Meeting!

Looking forward to seeing old friends and mentors and meeting new colleagues!

#ASMBS2024

[Aley Tohamy, MD FACS FASMBS @aleytohamy]

Representing #MercyFitzgerald & #TrinityHealthMidAtlantic in #ASMBS2024. Can't wait to meet my colleagues & friends to discuss the new and upcoming in Bariatric & Robotic surgery #ASMBS2024 #bariatricsurgery #roboticsurgery #obesity

[ASMBSCT @ASMBSCT1]

We have a date!
We are proud to announce that
The Walk From Obesity
In Connecticut has traditionally been a Top Obesity Treatment Advocacy and awareness event Nationally
This year on 1 Palace Street in West Haven on October 1, 2023 @asmbs @TREOFoundation @WalkfromObesity

[Neil Floch MD @NeilFlochMD]

The government will finally cover obesity care for its employees — but not the rest of us!

⁦@thehill⁩ Shauna Levy MD #bariatricsurgery bariatric surgery #ozempic #obesity ⁦@ASMBS⁩ ⁦@ASMBSIH⁩ https://t.co/XD27zhO6q4

[ASMBS @ASMBS]

The ASMBS is pleased to offer the Focused Practice Designation Review Course (FPDRC) recorded review materials to anyone interested in taking the Focused Practice Designation exam. https://t.co/9qWRTBxHbH

For more information, visit https://t.co/GMNeH7smqv

[Neil Floch MD @NeilFlochMD]

@BevTchangMD The #Connecticut @asmbs @ASMBSCT1 conference January 26 and 27 at Foxwoods

[ASMBSCT @ASMBSCT1]

The @asmbsct1 ASMBS Connecticut Chapter Presents: The Obesity Summit 2023 - an event for all healthcare workers treating people with #obesity - all are invited and welcome to this 4th event (missed 2021, 2022) #COS23

#Twitter hashtag https://t.co/e51leKlvJW

[jmortonmd @Jmortonmd]

Treating Obesity Should Be Our Healthcare Moonshot #obesity @medpagetoday @ASMBS @NeilFlochMD @OMAsocial @Ethicon @Medtronic @novonordisk @LillyMedical @YaleMed @yale @boehringerus @ObesitySociety @ConscienHealth @ObesityAction @politico @WhiteHouse https://t.co/8eTEUFvbSM

[Neil Floch MD @NeilFlochMD]

If and when you go to the polls in the #US today realize that NO major politician has made #Obesity an issue yet the disease is possibly the greatest cause of poor health, relating to most other health conditions

World Obesity Federation https://t.co/n5iJCX8khV

[Neil Floch MD @NeilFlochMD]

Today is National Walk From Obesity Day
Go for a walk!
With the family with friends or the dog
Take a picture
Take a video
Support #obesity @asmbsfoundation
Prevention Awareness Treatment
https://t.co/ZUBR4tH9Cu

#Weightlosssurgery #weightloss #WLS https://t.co/ituXdVeRwq

[ASMBS @ASMBS]

Please join The Walk From Obesity on November 5 2022

Sign up now on the https://t.co/L90DXl0vyN website

Join a team!
Make a team!
Make a donation!

1. Support #obesity research
2. Create awareness
3. Help educate about the effects of obesity

#NationalWFODay #OW2022

[Neil Floch MD @NeilFlochMD]

You can make a difference. Help support the @asmbsfoundation and participate on Saturday November 5 2022:

VIRTUAL Walk From Obesity #OW2022 #obesity #weightgain

Register: https://t.co/A6qai264cv
join team: Floch Nuvance

Use #NationalWFODay and @neilflochmd I will repost it!

[Neil Floch MD @NeilFlochMD]

Join the Walk From Obesity Virtual Event
Saturday November 5 2022

Create a team!
Donate!
Video as you walk and
hashtag #NationalWFOday

Raise awareness!
Support education!
Support research!
@ASMBS @ASMBSFoundation @WalkfromObesity

https://t.co/fbLMPcrskg

[Neil Floch MD @NeilFlochMD]

The Connecticut Walk from Obesity
Saturday September 23 2022
at West Haven - Old Grove Park at Savin Rock Beach
Check in: 10-11:30 am

Walk begins at 11:30 am
Event ends at 1:00 pm

https://t.co/g1XqxugckB https://t.co/ehNmsVfdd5