Author Archives for Tammy Colter

University Censures Professor For Fat-Shaming Tweet

August 9, 2013 6:53 pm Published by 0 comments

Editor's Note:  This article is an update to an original article posted in June. You can read that article entitled Professor Sparks Outrage With Fat-Shaming Tweet here. Professor Formally Censured Geoffrey Miller, the now infamous fat-shaming psychology professor, has been censured by the University of  New Mexico. In early June,


6 Lifestyle Tips For The Weight Loss Journey

August 8, 2013 2:11 pm Published by 0 comments

Learning A Lifestyle It's All In Your Mind: Meal Adjustments At Home Living with weight loss and weight loss surgery is a lifestyle. Following WLS or during diets, you have to watch out not only what you eat, but how much of it. That can be pretty simple at home


Linda Is No Longer A Ticking Time Bomb!

August 7, 2013 8:51 pm Published by 0 comments

“My family genetics are loaded with diabetes, heart attacks, strokes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.  I was a ticking time bomb.”-Linda Hofschulte “I found the person that had been locked inside of me all of my life,” is how Linda Hofschulte best describes her weight loss surgery journey.  Although


ObesityHelp Advocates: Thank You!

August 7, 2013 12:46 am Published by 0 comments

ObesityHelp Advocates: Thank You For Your Support! We would like to say thank you to the Bariatric and Plastic Surgery Professionals who are currently sponsoring our ObesityHelp community and advocacy outreach missions. Each month, we will feature a few of our sponsors. Please join us in thanking the following professionals


Novella Is On A New Adventure

August 6, 2013 2:33 pm Published by 0 comments

It is so wonderful to have my life back!  My career, my marriage, my everyday life have all blossomed along with my confidence!  Thank you Dr. Miles and my RNY! -Novella (Vella)   Before and After OH Username: Vella Surgery Type: RNY Weight Lost: 100 pounds Surgeon: David Miles, MD


Embracing The Extra You

August 5, 2013 8:31 pm Published by 0 comments

One thing that we all seem to discuss when a group of us weight loss surgery patients get together is our excess skin. Where we have it, what bothers us about it, and what we plan to do about it. We pinch it, we grab it, we lift it, we


Why Bariatric Surgery Can Fail (Part 1)

August 5, 2013 1:41 am Published by 0 comments

Editor’s Note: This article by Dr. Arya M. Sharma is part one of a five part series, “Why Bariatric Surgery Can Fail”.  ObesityHelp will publish the entire series throughout the month of August.  Why Bariatric Surgery Can Fail (Part 1) Last week, we looked at bariatric surgery, its risks, its


Post-op Q & A: Been There, Done That!

August 4, 2013 12:10 am Published by 0 comments

Terry Row has been an ObesityHelp member since July of 2007 and an ObesityHelp Support Group Leader since April of 2009.  She is 6 years post-op and maintaining a weight of 168. Terry had the gastric bypass, RNY procedure, on August 10, 2007 at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego,


The Magic Pill For Weight Loss Surgery Success

August 2, 2013 8:27 pm Published by 0 comments

Vitamins For Weight Loss Surgery Success When we make the choice to have weight loss surgery, responsibilities and accountability to our health is part of that decision. We have weight loss surgery to improve our health, manage or extinguish co-morbid conditions, and obtain an overall sense of well-being. You can


Dr. Alvarez And His Mom: One Month Post-op Update!

August 2, 2013 1:26 am Published by 0 comments

Editor's Note: We posted Dr. Alvarez's introduction to his Mom's weight loss surgery journey previously.   And posted a one week update here.  Below is the transcript and video of their one month post-op update. The OH team will be following and posting their video updates and sharing them with you.  Video Transcript: