Have you ever found yourself sitting on the couch (or if you are like me, sitting in front of the computer) trying to muster up the motivation to get your body moving? You have plenty of excuses why you don’t want to workout. You’ve got other stuff to do. You
I first started my journey into the WLS life as a student, so it feels right to be a student once more, furthering my education as a post-op. I know that this is not every post-op’s passion, so I am bridging the gap between what I have learned as a WLS
For as long as I can remember, I've felt different. Being a slightly overweight adolescent to an adult with Class III obesity made me feel even more different. It was confirmed by certain family members, acquaintances, co-workers and people that regularly glared at me. Not that I had any doubts
If you think calling obesity a disease is controversial, try talking about food addiction without getting into a scuffle! Is food addiction real? Half of the people will demand that you show scientific proof of your food addiction “theory” before they’ll even give the matter consideration while the other half
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
