Every day, we see ObesityHelp members reach amazing goals, embracing health and wellness, and celebrating non-scale victories. Today we're celebrating OH member, scarlette123, by sharing her weight loss surgery Before and After photos. Before and After Photos after Weight Loss Surgery Let's give a big round of applause and congratulations
Deciding to take that first step towards a healthier you is not easy. It’s not only about losing weight it’s about creating and leading a new lifestyle. Although the journey may sometimes be emotionally and physically draining, it is well worth it. Whether you achieved your weight loss goals through
The Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America (WLSFA) announced the most recent recipients of surgery grants at their annual fundraiser. The 2014-2015 grant cycle provided funds for four surgery grants. Grant recipients were Tiffany Torres, Vickie Funderburk, Mark Clements and Serena Debesa. "Fifty-nine percent of individual health plans still don’t cover
Only five years ago, Bill Streetman, ObesityHelp member WHSNewLife, was 54 and weighed 404 pounds. His health was failing. Bill had high cholesterol and high blood pressure. As a result of his weight and body size, Bill could no longer do the things he loved such as hike, snow ski,
Whether you are pre-op, newly post-op, or a long term post-op bariatric surgery patient, attending an ObesityHelp Conference can be a very beneficial experience. Conferences provide the opportunity to interact with both patients and professionals, gathering valuable information and tips on how to integrate that new information into your real-life
The ReShape Integrated Dual Balloon System (also known as the ReShape Dual Balloon) is an exciting new development in the treatment of obesity. The ReShape Dual Balloon takes up space in the stomach to help patients limit portion sizes and feel full. Patients that are candidates for the ReShape Dual
"Having the VSG has been the best decision I have ever made for my health and my family." ~ Michelle Sierzega OH Member, Michelle Sierzega, had the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) weight loss surgery procedure on January 26th, 2012, and lost 185 pounds. While the number of pounds Michelle has lost
All patients having weight loss surgery have special nutritional needs. It’s important to come to your weight loss surgery nutrition appointments prepared so you can learn about the lifestyle changes you need to make before you have weight loss surgery. It is equally important to come to your nutrition appointments AFTER your
As a country, we celebrate our independence on July 4th. As WLS'ers, we celebrate our independence from being unhealthy to healthy. We don't have to prepare a dish full of sugar and fat to commemorate a holiday. Instead, for Independence Day, make a platter with strawberries, watermelon, blueberries and sliced
Every day, we see ObesityHelp members reach amazing goals, embracing health and wellness, and celebrating non-scale victories. Today we're celebrating OH member, holiday1971, by sharing her weight loss surgery Before and After photos. Before and After Photos after Weight Loss Surgery Let's give a big round of applause and congratulations
