Nutrition is Key for Pre-ops! There’s a difference between feeding yourself and nourishing yourself. At times, the more you feed yourself, the less nourished you actually become. There are a lot of moving pieces to the puzzle such as your lifestyle, stress level, and your sleeping patterns. But, in order
My Journey to Mexico for Bariatric Surgery by Charles Sutker OH Username: Chasman I remember that helpless feeling as my physician sat across from me telling me that I was standing at the edge of a cliff. "Now is the time, to lose weight or face a lifetime of battles
UC Davis Study Reveals That Obese Men Are Less likely To Seek Obesity Surgery Than Obese Women (SACRAMENTO, Calif.) -- Even though obesity affects women and men equally, a UC Davis study shows that obese women are four times more likely than obese men to seek weight-loss surgery. When
A Before and After Celebration: Featuring Alyssa R. OH Username: Hammy_Grl Weight loss: 180 pounds Surgery type: Duodenal Switch Surgeon: Dr. Viveck Prachand Not only was I given a second chance at life, but I was given a brand new life! Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think
Bariatric Foodie writer Nikki Massie defines the period between being a new and long-term post-op as "bariatric adolescence" and says it comes complete with rebellion. How do you stay the course during this tricky post-op developmental stage? Read what she has to say and join the conversation! Bariatric adolescence. I
All In The Family WLS For Mom And Two Daughters When asked if obesity ran in her family, Jayne Slvia responded, “No, I was the pioneer.” At 348 pounds, it was a passage in a book that opened her eyes, prompting her to research weight loss surgery and make that
Making A Difference: An Interview with Dr. Raymond Taddeucci An OH Magazine Interview Do you ever wonder why your bariatric surgeon chose their profession, or why he or she cares so much about the fight against obesity? Or perhaps you have other questions you would ask? OH Magazine recently had
Goal of the Month: Thank Someone! Thanksgiving celebrations are filled with family traditions, a variety of delicious dishes, and treasured, lasting memories. Some families include the tradition of going around the table and having each person at their holiday festivities share what they are most thankful for. But how often
Over the last 30 years, obesity rates have sky rocketed. This jump in obesity may not only be due to what we are eating now, but how much more we are eating now versus 30 years ago. In their book The 9-Inch“Diet”: Exposing The Big Conspiracy in America, Alex Bogusky
