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My Bariatric Re-Vision
by Rachel Lebowitz, LMSW OH Username: Rachelena
 I hate the number 350! I have looked at that same number on the scale day in and day out. Some days it would try to disguise itself by replacing the zero with a five or a seven or a three. Some days it would add a little dot with an extra number at the end, but for over a year there never was a difference in the first two digits. I was two years post Lap-Band surgery when I finally decided enough was enough. I had tried all the tips and tricks to break a "stall" from more water, to more protein, more...Read More
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Featured Recipes
Recipes For Success With Chef Dave Fouts |
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 Chef Dave Fouts is a premier chef, author, and speaker who is passionate about helping bariatric patients overcome their challanges with food choices following surgery. As a WLS post-op who has lost over 120 pounds, his personal journey has inspired him to help others learn about healthy shopping and cooking. His mission is as follows:
"To help fight the disease of obesity one meal at a time by educating, inspiring, and motivating people to...Read More
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Special Announcement
What’s New At ObesityHelp.com? |
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We listened to all of your comments, gathered up the suggestions, (and maybe a few complaints) and set out to build the tools and features you were asking for. These new features make it easier for you to get the information you are seeking and will help you on your entire weight loss journey, not just the one leading to bariatric surgery.
Here is a break-down of the features that will be available very soon on ObesityHelp.com...Read More
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Focus on Fitness
Fitness Q & A
by Jeremy Gentles, MA, CSCS |
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Fitness expert, Jeremy Gentles, MA, CSCS shares his expertise and insights with OH Members in this Q & A session.
Question: I had lap Roux-en-y a month ago and am now using a treadmill, but I wonder when it will be safe to go back to Curves and to do weight bearing exercises?
Answer: While the recommendations differ from surgeon to surgeon, it is often suggested that individuals...Read More
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5 months! And I ran!
by OH Member karkar26 |
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A little over 5 months out. Weighing in at about 165, give or take a pound. I'm feeling GREAT! I had a fantastic New Years. Went to Brooklyn and had so much energy. My first NYE after surgery was a complete blast! All weekend we walked around constantly and I was fine! More than fine! I was awesome!
I’m fitting into between a 10 or 12 pants and a Medium to Large top. I can't believe it! I’m eating basically anything I want in moderation. Pouchie is still... Read More |
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