Many families move to a specific neighborhood because of better schooling and lower crime rates but according to a recently published study, there is another important factor to consider. Researchers from the Drexel University School of Public Health found that neighborhoods with healthier food options within a mile from home
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
Bariatric surgeon Dr. Roc Bauman answers the questions that are important to you. Do you have a question you would like to ask of a plastic surgeon, bariatric surgeon, fitness expert, dietician, psychologist, or other bariatric professional? Send your questions to [email protected]. Ron T.: What kind of pain relievers can
Before & After: Featuring Terri Coty My name is Terri Coty. Along with my lifelong weight issue came arthritis, fibromyalgia, asthma, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and depression. The 260 pounds I was carrying was killing me. At 58 years old I was on a downward spiral. I tried every
WLS FAQ Session Dr. Keith Gersin of Carolinas Healthcare System responds to frequently asked questions that prospective patients ask of his center. His insights and answers are valuable to many pre-op patients as well as those considering weight loss surgery. Please note that some of Dr. Gersin's responses relate to
Staying hydrated is essential to maintaining good health but it’s not always easy to get our recommended daily intake of water in (8 glasses) and it can be especially challenging after you have had weight loss surgery. With summer just around the corner, the hottest days of the year are
by Tammy J. Colter Geoffrey Miller may be a well-known professor and author but he sure didn't use his smarts when he recently sent out a fat-shaming tweet that he now wishes he could take back. Miller is a full-time professor at the University of New Mexico (UNM) but is currently
Just because you had weight loss surgery does not guarantee there will be weight loss. We don’t call it “maybe weight loss surgery”, which just doesn’t have a nice confident ring to it. Every single person who makes the important decision to have surgery to lose weight should be 100%
Before & After: Featuring Mike Strom I’m Mike Strom. By the time I turned 30, I weighed more than 200 pounds. When I topped out at 292 at the age of 46, I knew I needed help. Help came in the form of gastric bypass surgery at Franciscan Center for
by Chris Waffle It’s a common tale; Overweight person gets weight loss surgery. Overweight person starts quickly losing weight. As goal weight approaches, formerly overweight person’s friends, family and co-workers begin to say things like, “You’re getting too skinny!”, “Don’t lose any more weight!” (That’s a favorite from my mom).
