Author Archives for ObesityHelp
How People Eat Is Changing
January 22, 2016 8:00 am 0 commentsPeople are changing their eating habits and finally the big food manufacturers are listening. They had to in order to keep up with competitors and the buying power of our collective purchasing dollars. The big food companies are responding to us, as customers, and how we want to eat! Is
Veggi Spaghetti Recipe
January 21, 2016 8:00 am 0 commentsI've been adding more veggies to my diet and last night I made this wonderful Veggi Spaghetti using julienne zucchini. The great thing about this recipe is that it is delicious, easy and fool-proof. You can measure out the amount of each ingredient to taste and meet your individual needs. By
4 Things To Do When Your Hunger Returns
January 20, 2016 8:00 am 0 commentsYou know the feeling… that deep grumble in your stomach reminding you that too much time has passed since your last meal (or snack), signaling your brain it is time to eat again. Many times these physical hunger cues are diminished right after you've had weight loss surgery. As you
Thyroid Awareness Month – 10 Facts About Thyroid Disease
January 19, 2016 8:00 am 0 commentsJanuary is Thyroid Awareness Month and prominent integrative physician, Dr. David Borenstein, shares 10 key facts about thyroid disease that everyone should know. Thyroid awareness is important anytime you have your annual physical or if you suspect you might have issues with your thyroid. Thyroid disease is a treatable condition.
The Secret to My Weight Loss Surgery Success
January 18, 2016 8:00 am 0 commentsI’m officially six years post-op on February 19, 2016. As I reflect back, things are way different than they were just a short two years ago. But for the most part, my choices keep me accountable and are helping me keep my weight off. I didn’t have any magical surgery
PatchMD New Year Giveaway – Over $800 Worth of Prizes!
January 14, 2016 10:05 am 0 commentsHappy New Year! To celebrate the New Year, we've partnered with PatchMD to bring you a fantastic giveaway. The PatchMD New Year Giveaway will have three winners, all of the winners will receive a three month supply of four patches. PatchMD patches are vitamin supplement patches that you wear on the skin.
Sweet Potato Flats Recipe
January 14, 2016 8:00 am 0 commentsThe perfect clean-eating appetizer. Slightly melting the Gorgonzola cheese keeps the pears & pecans on the sweet potato, and gives it an amazing delicious flavor. Vegetables are awesome to use as "vehicles" instead of processed carbs. Use this recipe as an appetizer or side dish. Sweet Potato Flats Recipe Prep
What You Need to Know for the Duodenal Switch (DS)
January 13, 2016 8:00 am 0 commentsAs a bariatric surgeon with 20 years of performing weight loss surgery procedures and 10 years performing the Duodenal Switch almost exclusively, I have come to know the pro’s and con’s of the various operations for weight loss. While the type of surgery performed and the way it is performed has changed
Jim Sommers’ Incredible Weight Loss Story
January 12, 2016 8:00 am 0 commentsWhen is enough, enough? Well for me it was when the bathroom scale read ERROR. Knowing that the scale had a capacity of 400 pounds and embarrassingly, it was apparent I was over the limit of the scale (my actual weight was 435 pounds), enough had finally become enough for