Have you ever wondered can you be obese but still healthy? Most people know that being overweight can cause health problems, but some people who are obese can still be healthy. This might sound strange, but understanding this concept is important for how we think about weight and health. Doctors use BMI (body mass index) ...
Hello OH Community! I have finally made the decision to get a revision surgery, sleeve to bypass. A little bit of background... was sleeved in 2012. Now I have regained weight, I have severe GERD with esophageal spasms, I have a really bad migrated hiatal hernia, and apparently my original…
KayLavonne
Due to severe GERD and a failed attempt to repair a hiatal hernia last year I found out today that I will be having another hernia repair surgery and the surgeon also recommended revision from sleeve to bypass. He was driving while he was telling me this so the call…
Kristie B.
Hi! I had gastric sleeve in 2015 and lost about 100 lbs. I had some stuff go on in my life and unfortunately went back to my old ways. Over the course of so many years most of the weight has crept back on. I’m so disappointed in myself and…
Ruby9999
Happy Monday everyone. Saturday was a total wash out and I was feeling tired and lazy from going in so early Thursday and Friday so I just did minimal stuff. Yesterday I did a bit more, but the darn wind was crazy outside which made it a bit cooler than…
ladygodiva1228
I'm 44 yrs old and have been on disability since 2000 for my depression (and debated bipolar II). I have run the gammut of meds - to the point where the font almost requires a magnifier so I can keep it to one page. My therapist has spoken about how…
Jenb1202
Greetings, So I really hit a low point with some financial stress that I went through with a small business I have and reverted back to my old ways of dealing with things - very poor food choices over a couple of months. I feel terrible, but I am ready…
Freewheeler
Well we all did it again made it through another week of either calmness or chaos. The physicals went very well yesterday and I am back again at 4:45 for the second round. I have to make sure all employees have their proper paperwork, respirators, hearing protection, etc. plus meet…
ladygodiva1228
Good Morning peeps. I've been here at work since 4:45 for the annual physicals for the employees. So far everyone who has been scheduled to come in has which is a good thing. We have a couple of more days of nice weather until Saturday when we are supposed to…
ladygodiva1228read my surg report and it says VSG with the S being staples not sleeve. I am not having much luck googling tht, it comes up with sleeve! Did anyone else have staples instead of sleeve ? is that just how they did it 13 yrs ago? Any known complications…
who knows
Good Morning menuer's. I hope everyone had an excellent Easter. We had so much fun at Bob and Adrianna's. The grandkids had a blast playing outside games and there was so much food. One of their friends brought the lamb lollipops which were so tender and delicious, and we got…
ladygodiva1228
When people ask me what you been up to? ......I've been just trying to be the best version of myself....Rewiring my whole nervous system and unlearning repeated cycles of toxic behaviors to better myself. it's been extremely hard to unlearn what I previously conditioned myself to do. Focusing on…
sirenwall
Hopefully indefinitely, I made a decision to cancel my upcoming Knee replacement surgery on October 30, 2025. My Weight gain ballooned back 278 pounds post surgery (from as low as 190lbs post bariatric surgery) . This is the root cause of my knee cartilage loss at age 50 . The doctor explained…
sirenwall
Hey everyone! ???? It’s been a little while since I’ve posted — life has been busy lately! I recently made a big move from sunny Florida all the way to New Jersey to help my sister with her new business. It’s been a whirlwind of packing, unpacking, adjusting to cooler…
FloridaMom1994
Today I put on a pair of my yoga pants that I used to wear all the time prior to my sleeve surgery and discovered that they are almost too big now. I started my journey at the highest weight of 293 last November. This was after trying GLP-1s and…
darlingd70
The only don't habit I need in my life is Don't Give Up. I was very stubborn kid. My mom was a good mom. She tried hard to try to make me eat healthy and cooked healthy food. My self ? I was all about fighting the system. In the…
sirenwall
How Chat GPT worked for me: Time management tips Calorie and Protien Goals Walking for weight loss Create a Grocery list for a healthy and versitile items packed with protein , then turn it into a 5 Day meal prep plan Example 1..." I'm a 52year old women , 5'8' tall,…
sirenwall
Update: I changed the tile from Dedication to Consistency or even better was "Persistence".. I look back and I realize that I have behavior of procrasitination and it always somthing I have to battle. It is not motivation... Its having the capacity to withstand challenges to reach my goal. It's…
sirenwall
The hardest month of my weight loss journey was in September....It had nothing to do with being unhealthy and eating bad. I did none of those things. It was about the scale not moving. I think in the month of September 2025 I was the most discipline that I have…
sirenwall
I am a vegetarian. I have been a vegetarian for most of my life, since my early teens maybe even pre-teens. As I began tracking my foods on the app I realize how little protein I have been eating in a day. I been watching so many weight loss journey…
sirenwall
Dr. Baranov and his team are truly great. I went for Gastric Bypass surgery on 9/29/25 and I’m 3weeks postop. I’m currently down 20lbs. I’m 30years young and was at a weight of 255. Lots of people questioned me on if I was making the right decision at such a…
Dr. Ferzli’s office is the ABSOLUTE BEST! Karen made me feel right at home from the get go. Dr. Ferzli is amazing and so is his entire staff!
Dr. Matthew A. Fitzer is an exceptional bariatric surgeon. From the initial consultation to post-surgery care, he made the entire experience smooth and reassuring. His expertise, professionalism, and compassionate approach truly set him apart. He took the time to explain everything in detail and answered all my questions, which helped…
Hands down the best medical care and team ever. Dr Alvarez was absolutely amazing from start to finish with all my questions before and still now. I would recommend him hands down to anyone who needs assistance!
