It's Friday night, and your long-awaited bariatric surgery is scheduled for Monday morning. Ahead of you are two days of the freedom to eat anything you want, in any quantity. You're supposed to be on a pre-op liquid diet, but when you walk into Cheesecake Factory with your friends, your
Support groups are especially important for those of us that have had weight loss surgery. ObesityHelp recognizes the importance that support plays in a weight loss surgery journey. One of the ways is through the ObesityHelp Support Group Leader Program. OH support groups provide emotional support and the exchange of
Video: Dr. Eric Schlesinger Speaks On Patient Support And OH Eric Schlesinger, MD, FACS talks about the unique needs of WLS patients and how ObesityHelp.com is a resource for reliable information and support. -Feature photo courtesy of deapeajay
Making A Difference: An Interview with Dr. Raymond Taddeucci An OH Magazine Interview Do you ever wonder why your bariatric surgeon chose their profession, or why he or she cares so much about the fight against obesity? Or perhaps you have other questions you would ask? OH Magazine recently had
Acetaminophen Risk After Bariatric Surgery? A study conducted at San Francisco's California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) has indicated that some patients who have had certain types of bariatric surgery may be at risk for liver failure due to acetaminophen poisoning. Out of 54 acetaminophen-induced liver failure patients in the study,
Puppy Dog Adventures: Today's The Day When this pup's owner decides to take control of his life, his dog becomes his biggest supporter.
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
OH Magazine Announces Digital Transition Dear OH Magazine Subscribers and Readers, Since July of 2003, OH Magazine has been an important resource for the weight loss surgery community. Throughout the years, we have shared your weight loss journeys, before and after photos, funny post-op moments, recipes, the latest in bariatrics
Featured Blogger: Wrapdiva Wheeee! Puree Baybay! Mmmm...nothing beats mushed up food from the blender!! One more small step towards normalcy. I started pureed food yesterday & I was ready...like WHOA!! All week I have been dreaming of fat free refried beans with melted cheese & a little dollop of Daisy!
Thanksgiving Traditions: Pass The Turkey Butt! My family has a funny and hopefully not so unique Thanksgiving tradition. I mean, no one wants to think their family is the only one that plays "pass the turkey butt" right? What? Your family doesn't do this? Okay, well here is how this
