Why I decided to have WLS As long as I can remember I have always been heavy. I was a chubby baby, a chubby toddler and it didn’t stop once I was in school. I was always the fat friend who was loud and funny with a good personality. I just
With the quick prep time of only five minutes for this Salsa & Cheese Baked Egg Cup Recipe, you can go about your morning routine while it is cooking. This dish is filling for high satiety and helps with your energy throughout the morning. Salsa & Cheese Baked Egg Cup
Saturday Sessions For Education & Support From Professionals! Join us in Long Beach, CA, on October 27th & 28th for two jam-packed days of education, support, and celebration! We are very excited to announce the 2017 ObesityHelp National Conference Saturday sessions and professional speakers. Whether you're new to ObesityHelp Conferences or a
For many years, I asked myself the same question, “How did I get here?” It was as though I turned around one day and did not recognize the person in the photo. That is me? How? Why? We are all different and each of us has our own stories. For
I regularly remind my patients that weight loss surgery is a tool, an important tool, but only one piece of many changes needed to affect true and sustainable weight loss. Bariatric surgery and support from your surgeon and team is what makes your surgery even more effective. For men and
When you start down on the road toward bariatric surgery, you are likely given direction by your physicians or surgeons to make some behavioral changes prior to surgery. They put you on a diet and tell you to start an exercise routine to show that you can do it. The thought of
My Struggles With Obesity and Losing Weight Being only 35 years old, I was on a dangerous path and didn’t fully realize it. My weight climbed to 362 pounds, but I’ve been big my entire life – tall and overweight. I was used to being that size. I always excused
Let’s go through a scenario that might sound and ‘feel’ familiar. A Scenario of How Your Mind Gets Hungry I worked all day and it was a busy day. I come home after all the running around to make, and of course, clean up dinner. I am tired. Does this
One thing that I was always lucky enough to do when I was growing up was going on vacations every year with my family. Gratefully, I have adventure-seeking parents who brought my brother and me along for the amazing adventures. Family vacations and friend-cations are still a very common occurrence
Maximizing Results, Maintaining Weight Loss & Overcoming Regain at the Q&A Bariatric Surgery Panel! We're excited to announce the Q&A Bariatric Surgery Panel: Maximizing Results, Maintaining Weight Loss & Overcoming Regain at the 2017 ObesityHelp National Conference in Long Beach, California! This session is on Saturday, October 28, 2017, from 4:00 pm
