Many weight loss surgery patients are often frustrated and confused with what they should be eating. It is tough to eat under 1 cup of food and still fit in the necessary amounts of protein, fat, carbohydrates, fruits, and vegetables. What would the “perfect” day of eating for a patient
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
The ObesityHelp Team would like to wish all you Moms out there a very Happy Mother's Day! "My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education
Featured OH Blogger: Abraham Roberts OH Username: Ajrober2 Surgeon: Felix Spiegel, M.D. 6 Months Post DS - 145 lbs Lost! Hi Everyone! Well, it's been six months. Time is going by pretty fast. Seems like just yesterday I was laying across that iron board like table to get the DS. LOL!
Years ago, (2004 to be exact!) OH Magazine published a list of funny and insightful quotes written by OH members who finished the following sentence: You Know You Are A WLS Patient When… Sometimes it’s just fun to be reminded of some of amazing realities of the WLS journey and
Take the Reins After Your Laparoscopic Surgery by Jason Hilford Sometimes you just need a little help. This holds true for obesity as much as it does for any medical or psychological issue. If you've exhausted everything within your own power to lose weight, you might consider a bariatric procedure
I applaud New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s announcement that he has undergone lap-band surgery to help manage his weight. As a public figure and politician, Governor Christie is uniquely positioned to help champion obesity awareness, and to spread the message that bariatric surgery is not the easy way out for
by Tammy J. Colter If you’re a woman and you wear a size XL or larger, you can forget about shopping at Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F). You are not welcomed there. The controversial, yet popular, American retailer has made it very clear that they don’t want larger women wearing their
by Tammy J. Colter Obesity is one disease, one condition, that you just can’t miss. It reveals itself…no permission needed. So it’s no secret that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has been struggling with obesity for years now. Publicly, he has joked about his weight, laughed with the very comedians
Desserts are typically filled with empty calories and tons of sugar so finding one that is not only beneficial to body composition but also satisfying and tasty can be tough. This 3-minute cake manages to fulfill all of those criteria! The 3-minute PB&J cake stacks up at 200 calories, 7g
