This article is based on the workshop session “Rewriting the Story: Understanding Weight Stigma and Its Impact” presented by psychologist Dr. Steven Reyes (Dr. Steve) at the ObesityHelp 2025 National Conference. In his talk, Dr. Steve explored weight stigma and how it harms both mental and physical health. He offered practical tools to counter its ...
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
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…
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
Hi everyoneIt’s been almost 15years ago since I got my surgery in Tijuana Mx, and I got down to 130 from 240 and I kept the weight off for several years till Covid and family problems and depression got the best of me and I gained most of my weight…
Lricks0522
Good Friday morning. Today should be an easy day at work and hopefully we will be getting out a little early due to it being Good Friday and Easter weekend. I have to get my grocery list together so on my way home later I can stop and get everything…
ladygodiva1228
So, my surgery was initially scheduled for June 20, but I forgot about a prior engagement for that same day, so we pushed it up for May 23. I'm starting my liquid diet today, and boy, is it going to be challenging! I'm tipping the scale at 253.
getsemani
The Corn Maze of Healthcare: Why Is Surgery So Hard to Get? I used to think that being over 500 lbs was an "all-access pass" to the help I need. I figured if the "monster" of obesity is this big, the doors to surgery would swing wide open. Instead, I…
SlashTheScale
I finally decided to have a revision done in Tijuana, Mexico. My surgery is scheduled for June 20, but I wish it were tomorrow. I can't have it done any sooner because of my job. I work at a school, and we'll be on vacation from June to August, which…
getsemani
My name is Zoey, and right now, my life feels like a horror movie I never auditioned for. At 550 lbs, the 'monster' isn't under the bed—it’s the weight I carry every day. But if horror films have taught me anything, it’s that the protagonist eventually finds the strength to…
SlashTheScale
"A lot can happen in 14 years. When I first wrote about my struggle with weight, I was 33. Today, I’m 47 with seven children and a much more complex health picture. Between my thyroid, new battles with uterine fibroids, and the onset of perimenopause, my body has been through…
AAllen2378
3/22/26 - I am in the process of revision from Lap Band to the Sleeve. My decision was made due to 22 years of Lap Band, and I have restrictiion before the lap band for about two years. This had made a problem with eating, and my new surgeon and…
mcm21mcm
Any members of sips surgery?
ShahihdehSadisloop
Hi Im 15 years post gastric bypass .Have gain almost all the weight back. Had the test on my stomach and still in tact..still can't eat alot like im seen most people who have had its a big plate like tbey didnt have..I also have thyroid parththyroid..I did went in…
JANIECEMOM
If you are on this site looking for help, you should contact Dr. Alvarez. You won't find a better answer, doctor, staff, facility or follow up. I have waited to write a review, but only because the more time that passes, the more positive my review becomes, and I don't…
I recently had bariatric surgery and wanted to share my experience for anyone considering this journey. Making the decision was not easy, but it has truly been life-changing. My surgeon ( Dr. Alvarez) and the team at Endohospital made me feel comfortable and supported throughout the process. They explained everything…
I wish I could give 10 stars to Dr. A and his amazing team of specialists. I have never been treated as well as I was from the moment I walked in the door at Endobariatric. You are the rockstar, the quiet hero, the one person they care about most…
Excelente profesional, muy dedicado a sus pacientes. Gracias a él Dr Suárez mi vida cambió totalmente. El mejor, 100% recomendado.
My experince with Dr. Alvarez and his whole staff was 5 stars from start to finish. The support I recieved since I returned home has been first rate. Recieve a fast response to every email question and any other question. I would highly recommend Dr.Alverez to any one looking to…
Dr. Ferzli really cares about his patients and he is so calm, friendly, and knowledgeable. That made me feel confident about having him as my surgeon. I have spoken to others who feel the same way. Having bariatric surgery is life changing and I highly recommend it!
