WLS After 60: It's Never Too Late! An OH Magazine Article by Suzanne Beaty “It is never too late in life to consider having weight loss surgery (WLS). I was 63 years old when I had weight loss surgery. I never had a weight problem until after having two children.
OH Magazine Presents: A Dream Comes True! Dawn Wins A Free Lap-Band Surgery! “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” C.S. Lewis Every year, beginning on New Year’s Day, The Bariatric Care Program at Palms of Pasadena Hospital sponsors a contest
A Pictorial: Things Fat Girls don't Do! by OH Member Kirmy A fat girl doesn't...feel good in their own skin. The entire world of print media, fashion and TV tells us exactly not to do that. I sadly listened. I was a ball of self loathing and food was my
The Amazing Transformation of a Guy Who Didn't Give Up! -Photo courtesy of h.Koppdelany
Thought of the Day: Making a Difference When you think you can't make a difference, remember that one raindrop raises the ocean.-Author Unknown
THANK YOU FAMILY AND FRIENDS! We asked OH Members, “Which family member would you like to thank for supporting you in your WLS journey?” Here are just a few of the responses we received. I would like to thank my husband George for being my number one supporter in my
Goal of the Month: Thank Someone! Thanksgiving celebrations are filled with family traditions, a variety of delicious dishes, and treasured, lasting memories. Some families include the tradition of going around the table and having each person at their holiday festivities share what they are most thankful for. But how often
Oh, Those Funny Post-op Moments! When visiting the various OH message boards, you are sure to find many posts that inspire, encourage, and support you throughout your weight loss journey. But what would your journey be like if you didn’t laugh along the way? As they say, laughter is the
WOW moments! Congratulations to each of these amazing OH members who have shared some of their favorite WOW moments with us. You have worked so hard to lose and maintain your weight loss. You deserve these Wow moments and many more in the years to come. We’re so proud of
Believe In Yourself! Whatever you want in life, other people are going to want it too. Believe in yourself enough to accept the idea that you have an equal right to it. -Diane Sawyer It's difficult to believe in yourself because the idea of self is an artificial construction. You
