How Will I Know Which Weight Loss Surgery is Right For ME? Congratulations on making the decision to undergo weight loss surgery! This will likely be one of the most monumental decisions of your lifetime. Battling the disease of obesity can be frustrating, to say the least. The good news
Registration is Open! Save with #OH2023 Early Bird Tickets! We're excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2023 ObesityHelp National Conference and that #OH2023 Early Bird Tickets are on sale! This is a very special year for ObesityHelp. We are celebrating our 25th year in the bariatric/weight
Join us in Orange County, CA on Sept 15th & 16th! We can’t wait to see you all at the #OH2023 ObesityHelp National Conference this year in one of California’s iconic destinations, beautiful Orange County, famously referred to as the “OC”. The OC is our ObesityHelp home base, so we're happy
Bariatric Surgery provides patients with more than losing weight, it can also help improve their health and their lives. People that are morbidly obese often have health concerns or are at increased risk of developing health conditions or diseases because of their excess weight and their current dietary regimen. The
ObesityHelp Celebrates 25 Years of Memories Where did the time go? Twenty-five years ago, (in 1998!) somewhere in Southern, California ObesityHelp Founder, Eric Klein, was sitting behind a computer screen and thinking of ways in which he could help individuals who were seeking support in their struggles with obesity and
Dehydration is one of the most common complications after bariatric surgery. Many factors contribute to this, such as reduced stomach capacity, swelling and inflammation, nausea, food intolerances, and medications. Since it is so prevalent post-op, it has become one of the main pillars of proper nutrition for recovery that most
Brain Foggy? Are Bariatric Surgery and B12 to Blame? Your brain has a demanding job. To do it well, it needs both calories and nutrients, including vitamins and minerals. Did you know that your brain uses 20% of your calories? That’s a good bite out of your daily calories. The
As you approach your surgery date, this is a perfect time to prepare a checklist to ease the transition of recovery from hospital to home. It is important to get ready for your WLS so that you are prepared. Get Ready for Your WLS In the two weeks leading up
The anticipation before having surgery can often be the most difficult part of the entire process. Despite what type of procedures you are scheduled to undergo, there are many ways that you can help reduce anxiety before bariatric surgery and plastic surgery. Researching what to expect during and after your
Bariatric surgery is a big step in someone’s weight loss journey. It is a procedure that changes your life in so many ways. However, I have often seen patients focus on the numbers on the scale and forget to see the big picture. It is important to know that it’s
