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Bariatric News: vBloc Neurometabolic Therapy

October 26, 2015 · 0 comments

vBloc Neurometabolic Therapy is the first obesity medical device to be approved by the FDA in 2015. It offers a different approach to weight loss compared to other approved devices or surgical options for adult patients with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 to 45 kg/m2 or a BMI

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Vitamin D – Sunshine, Supplements or Food?

October 23, 2015 · 0 comments

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble hormone key for bone and muscle health. It is also required for the health of our blood vessels, nervous system, immune system and other systems of the body. A good majority of my weight loss surgery patients take a Vitamin D supplement. Vitamin D and

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The Hardest Lesson Of My Life – Loving Myself

October 22, 2015 · 0 comments

Loving myself unconditionally – especially the body that houses my spirit – is proving to be the hardest lesson of my life. The challenges in learning this lesson started young and didn’t stop when I got to goal weight after my VSG surgery in May 2013. The chubby girl How

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Top 7 Plastic Surgery Procedures for Extreme Weight Loss Patients

October 21, 2015 · 0 comments

Successful surgical and/or medical weight-loss therapy often leads to significant skin excess in various parts of the body. Unfortunately, when someone shrinks their body by 100, 200 or 300 pounds, the skin is not able to shrink as well. While the morbidly obese patient suffers with hypertension, back and knee

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There’s More to Pumpkin Than Pie, 12 Pumpkin Recipes

October 20, 2015 · 0 comments

There is so much more to pumpkin than just pie! If you've been locked into the "pumpkin pie" routine, it is time to step out of your comfort zone and learn about all of the amazing health benefits of pumpkin. The Nutritional Benefits of Pumpkin Pumpkin is a member of the food

Before & After Weight Loss Surgery with iloveravens

Before & After Weight Loss Surgery with Lanie!

October 19, 2015 · 0 comments

Every day, we see ObesityHelp members reach amazing goals, embracing health and wellness, and celebrating their non-scale victories. Celebrating Lanie Let's give a big round of applause and congratulations to Lanie! Obesity Help Member: Lanie, iloveravens Weight Loss Total: 111 lbs Surgery Type:  VSG (8/12/14) with complications resulting in RNY the following day

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ObesityHelp Community Tips: Post-op Hair Loss

October 16, 2015 · 0 comments

Some hair loss is common between 3 and 6 months following surgery. The reasons for this are not totally understood. Even if you take all recommended supplements, hair loss will be noticed until the follicles come back. Hair loss is almost always temporary. Adequate intake of protein, vitamins and minerals

We’re getting ready – ObesityHelp National Conference, NC!

October 15, 2015 · 0 comments

We’ve arrived in beautiful Raleigh, North Carolina for the 2015 ObesityHelp National Conference! For those of you coming in from out of town, the weather is beautiful. There's still time to join us at #OH2015!  Buy your ticket for all the fun, education, support, friends, and life-long memories that are

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Stop Exercising, Start Moving

October 15, 2015 · 0 comments

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines exercise as “physical activity that is done to become stronger and healthier.” Exercise is a word I have always hated. For many, the word brings feelings of competitiveness, ambition, and achievement. For me, even after losing 140 pounds and becoming a group fitness instructor, it shines

Lengthening Lifespan – Bariatric Surgery Over Age 60

October 14, 2015 · 0 comments

Today, men and women who choose a surgical weight loss solution are more common than ever before. Some of this increase is a result of more people at the younger and older end of the spectrum pursuing this tool in order to finally defeat their battle with excess weight, which