We’re happy to introduce Jill Temkin, MA, RAS, TEP as a speaker for the 2014 ObesityHelp Conference! Breakout Session: Six Steps To Success When Coping With Addiction After Weight Loss Surgery While weight loss surgery (WLS) alters your body and digestive tracts’ response to food, it doesn’t change how your mind
We’re pleased to announce Scott Cunneen, MD, FACS, as the Educational Keynote speaker for the 2014 ObesityHelp Conference! Educational Keynote - What To Do When The Honeymoon Is Over For those planning to have weight loss surgery, as well as for those who have already done so, extensive patient education is required – or
Each year, ObesityHelp.com brings together hundreds of conference attendees that are navigating their weight loss surgery journey with a common goal of weight loss, improved health and wellness. There is always a very special connection among our attendees, one where you can look around the room and know that others right there
ObesityHelp Conference-Have You Bought Your Early Bird Tickets Yet? We sure hope so! If not, you still have 5 more days to take advantage of the early bird price. The 11th ObesityHelp Annual National Conference will be held on August 15-16, 2014 in Los Angeles, California at the Manhattan Beach
A Before And After Celebration Featuring: Bobbie Carter OH Username: tgrlnh Surgery Type: RNY Weight lost: 205 pounds (In 18 months!) Surgeon: John Gens, MD I was 28 and on the brink of death. I started living the day I had this surgery. I had wanted weight loss surgery for
A Before And After Celebration! Featuring: Robin Tracy OH Username: pa_guy Surgery Type: RNY Weight lost: 115 pounds Surgeon: Ehab Akkary, MD It was rough in the beginning trying to get this journey kicked off. It seemed like one speed bump after another. Then I finally found the right surgeon
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
Now that we're into this year, are you making headway on the goals you've set? Keeping motivated and obtaining support for your goals can be difficult to sustain long-term. Reaching Your Goals Support Style! Our community is filled with people who have thoughts and dreams about what they would like
Making A Difference In The Fight Against Obesity We would like to say thank you to all of the Bariatric and Plastic Surgery Professionals who are currently sponsoring our ObesityHelp community and advocacy outreach missions. This month, we are proud to feature the following professionals for their commitment to supporting
UNC Study: Fast-food consumption is simply a byproduct Chapel Hill, NC (Press Release)-For several years, many have been quick to attribute rising fast-food consumption as the major factor causing rapid increases in childhood obesity. Now researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill report that fast-food consumption is
