Weight Loss Surgery Basics

WOW Moments After Weight Loss!

October 11, 2012 · 0 comments

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

Pet Obesity Prevention: Is Your Furry Friend Healthy?

October 10, 2012 · 0 comments

Pet obesity is on the rise! As the obesity rates for humans are on the rise, a recent study on our furry friends has found that American dogs and cats face an obesity epidemic much like our own. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention: 53 percent of adult

ObesityHelp Atlanta Event 2012 Photos!

October 9, 2012 · 0 comments

Lots of fun was had at the ObesityHelp Atlanta event this month.  We have almost 700 photos for your viewing pleasure! Fashion Show Look at these gorgeous and handsome OH'ers!  A great time was had by all in Atlanta!  Some ObesityHelp Atlanta Fashion Show Pics have been uploaded, please tag

Scale Obsession- What Does Your Weight Loss Compare To?

October 8, 2012 · 0 comments

Are you like many OH members and WLS patients who have a love/hate relationship with scale obsession?  You know what I mean.  You weigh yourself each day, sometimes a few times a day, and are obsessed with what the numbers staring back at you reflect or do not reflect. Let's

INSPIRATION-Do Not Give Up!

October 8, 2012 · 0 comments

You can do anything you set your mind to!  We can all use a little inspiration from time to time. What or who inspires you?    

10 Great Reasons Why You Should Walk

September 29, 2012 · 0 comments

10 Great Reasons Why You Should Walk Walking is more than just a way to get from point A to point B!  Here are 10 great reasons why you should walk each day: Walking helps to control joint swelling and pain from arthritis It is a low impact way to

Manage Your Health Care!

September 26, 2012 · 0 comments

Manage Your Health Care! Your personal wellbeing and health is important and there is no one better equipped to help manage your care than you.  Make sure you keep a record close at hand of your following health records: -Any history of family illness -A complete list of your medications

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Sit Down and Exercise!

September 26, 2012 · 0 comments

Sit Down and Exercise! Chair exercises are a great form of exercise for those with disabilities, people with poor balance, anyone who has trouble standing, or anyone else who wants to start something new. Chair exercises can also be done in the office during the course of the workday when

Dr. Milton Owens on Seniors and Weight Loss Surgery

August 3, 2012 · 0 comments

PRLog (Press Release) - Jul 10, 2012 - July 10, 2012: Dr. Milton Owens, the well-known and highly regarded bariatric surgeon, is presently accepting Medicare eligible seniors at the Coastal Center for Obesity in Southern California. Contrary to popular belief, seniors reap the same benefits from weight loss surgery as younger patients. Dr. Owens urges