Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy The Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) also known as the "Sleeve", is a procedure that restricts the amount of food that can be consumed by removing approximately 80% of the stomach. This procedure is relatively new as compared to other weight loss surgeries. Unlike the Gastric Banding procedure,
Featured Goal Of The Month: Fit Comfortably In Any Seat I Choose Those Moments It's that moment when you walk into a restaurant with a group of friends who love you no matter what size you are and they ask the hostess for a nice booth. They have momentarily
There are just three more days to take advantage of the early bird registration for the ObesityHelp National Conference to be held in Anaheim, CA. on October 4th and 5th! Click here to book your tickets today! 5 Fun Dr. Sharma Facts! As most of you know, Dr. Arya
Hello everyone, I am Dr. Alvarez with endobariatric.com and today I want to share a very special story. It's always special to see someone lose weight but I have seen my family members struggle and today, I will share a very very special part of my life. I will share
Many weight loss surgery patients are often frustrated and confused with what they should be eating. It is tough to eat under 1 cup of food and still fit in the necessary amounts of protein, fat, carbohydrates, fruits, and vegetables. What would the “perfect” day of eating for a patient
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 for their commitment to supporting the fight
The ObesityHelp Team would like to wish all you Moms out there a very Happy Mother's Day! "My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education
Featured OH Blogger: Abraham Roberts OH Username: Ajrober2 Surgeon: Felix Spiegel, M.D. 6 Months Post DS - 145 lbs Lost! Hi Everyone! Well, it's been six months. Time is going by pretty fast. Seems like just yesterday I was laying across that iron board like table to get the DS. LOL!
Years ago, (2004 to be exact!) OH Magazine published a list of funny and insightful quotes written by OH members who finished the following sentence: You Know You Are A WLS Patient When… Sometimes it’s just fun to be reminded of some of amazing realities of the WLS journey and
Take the Reins After Your Laparoscopic Surgery by Jason Hilford Sometimes you just need a little help. This holds true for obesity as much as it does for any medical or psychological issue. If you've exhausted everything within your own power to lose weight, you might consider a bariatric procedure
