WLS After 60: It's Never Too Late! An OH Magazine Article by Suzanne Beaty “It is never too late in life to consider having weight loss surgery (WLS). I was 63 years old when I had weight loss surgery. I never had a weight problem until after having two children.
OH Magazine Presents: A Dream Comes True! Dawn Wins A Free Lap-Band Surgery! “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” C.S. Lewis Every year, beginning on New Year’s Day, The Bariatric Care Program at Palms of Pasadena Hospital sponsors a contest
A Pictorial: Things Fat Girls don't Do! by OH Member Kirmy A fat girl doesn't...feel good in their own skin. The entire world of print media, fashion and TV tells us exactly not to do that. I sadly listened. I was a ball of self loathing and food was my
Puppy Dog Adventures: Cute Pup Supports Weight Loss Surgery Owner Watch this adorable dog who loves her owner and encourages him to lengthen his life using weight loss surgery. Kiya is his owner’s biggest supporter. She’s the inner voice and will power of both her owner and the viewer. Episode
Acetaminophen Risk After Bariatric Surgery? A study conducted at San Francisco's California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) has indicated that some patients who have had certain types of bariatric surgery may be at risk for liver failure due to acetaminophen poisoning. Out of 54 acetaminophen-induced liver failure patients in the study,
Did WLS Play A Major Role In Fatal Accident? by Tammy J. Colter, OH Magazine, Editor-In-Chief It was a warm summer day in July 2011 when James Heaney, a retired Plainfield, N.J. police officer, set out for what was to be a nice, leisurely day of fishing with a friend.
Puppy Dog Adventures: Today's The Day When this pup's owner decides to take control of his life, his dog becomes his biggest supporter.
Puppy Dog Adventures : The First Step Check out the cute video that Dr. Milton Owens shared with us! "Watch as this cute pooch learns about its owner’s upcoming surgery with Dr. Owens! Post a photo of you and your dog- let your pooch say how life has changed since
5 Issues That Can Sabotage WLS: Most of us who work with weight loss patients know little about what makes a “successful long-term weight loss patient.” We do, however, know of several things that should be dealt with prior to surgery. In fact...if the patient can be candid enough during
THANK YOU FAMILY AND FRIENDS! We asked OH Members, “Which family member would you like to thank for supporting you in your WLS journey?” Here are just a few of the responses we received. I would like to thank my husband George for being my number one supporter in my
