ObesityHelp.com Reaches Out To Help Change Iowa Medicaid WLS Decision
Proposed Iowa Medicaid coverage cessation.
When ObesityHelp Founder/CEO, Eric Klein, learned that as of August 1st, 2011, coverage for WLS in the state of Iowa Medicaid program would be stopped, he reached out to our Iowa OH members and professionals in an effort to try and change the Iowan governments decision. His advocacy button was pushed and through various emails and phone calls, he soon found that some very concerned bariatric professionals in Iowa were already on a mission of their own. Mr. Klein quickly joined forces in hopes to support their efforts and to lead in some important efforts of his own. With the support of the entire ObesityHelp team, petitions and letter writing campaigns were quickly circulated in hopes to change the current ruling. Conference calls were held, calls to each and every bariatric surgeons office in the state were made, and the entire ObesityHelp organization was pointed in the direction of Iowa for three days. Mr. Klein says it best in his posting on...Read More
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Recipes For Success
With Chef Dave Fouts
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Mexico is as rich in heritage as it is in food. Settled by Spaniards back in the 15th century, many of its traditional recipes still remain. The sweet, savory and spicy foods that make-up this unique region can be found through not only Mexico, but around the world. As in most countries, each Mexican region takes pride in its own cuisine. From the seafood by the ocean and gulf to the pigs and cattle raised more inland. In addition, the warm climate lends itself to some of the best produce in the world. There is much more to enjoy with this cuisine than the traditional... Read More
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Goal Of The Month
Get Your Water In Everyday
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"Maintaining adequate hydration may prove challenging after bariatric weight loss surgery due to limited capacity of fluids in the new small stomach pouch."
-Jennifer Naples, MS, RD, LD,
Make it your goal for the next 30 days to drink at least 64 ounces or eight 8-ounce cups of water each day! You can do it! Let's work as a community to get 500 more OH members to join us in setting this as their goal too! Share your goals with the OH Community Click here
To read more of Jennifer Naples article Click here
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Medicaid
A Personal Prospective
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Sarah, from our ObesityHelp.com Member Services department, shares how Medicaid changed her life.
"At one time, I weighed over 500 pounds and was receiving SSI, Medicaid, and food stamps. During this time I had several co-morbidities that required medical treatment. Medicaid covered my high blood pressure and sleep apnea medications, as well as weekly physical therapy appointments for severe lymphedema. For a period of four years, I had many hospitalizations for cellulitis. This hospitalization occurred generally every 2-3 months where I was treated with IV antibiotics and then ...Read More
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Focus on Fitness
Resistance Training
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Strength Building for Improved Health
While writing this article, I thought of several titles, all of which could be appropriate: “Confessions of a (former) Cardio-Junkie, “Why Walking Doesn’t Work for Weight Loss, and “I Owe Cheryl an Apology. (I’ll explain the last one in a moment.) The bottom line is that weight loss requires strength training – and I’m here to prove it.... Read More
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Have you ever wanted to meet new people? Guess what, it is as easy as just saying “hello to at least five strangers a day! For those who are aware of me, know me, or just pop over to read my blog from time to time, I wasn’t always “fearless. Being fearless is something you can actually learn – or in my case – adapt into... Read More
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