Tag Archive: WLS

Mexicali Patient Reunion To Honor The Memory Of Dr. Alberto Aceves

July 2, 2014 · 0 comments

Irvine, CA—On June 23rd the ObesityHelp.com team shared with the community news about the sudden and tragic loss of Dr. Alberto Aceves due to a plane crash.  Dr. Aceves left behind many grieving hearts and many grateful hearts as well. His dedication to his patients and his true concern for

Exclusive Interview with Graham Elliot, One Year After VSG

July 1, 2014 · 0 comments

Every day community members are celebrating and reflecting back on their 1st year after having weight loss surgery. Together, as a community, we can relate to each others' amazing milestones, WOW moments, non-scale victories, life and relationship changes, mental and physical transformations, and improvements in health. Today, we bring you an exclusive interview

10 Simple Summer Snacks

June 25, 2014 · 0 comments

Summer is my favorite time for snacks.  With fruits and vegetables at their best, creating healthy and simple summer snacks is easy. Support your local farmers by visiting a farmers' market.  You’ll find amazing fresh fruits and vegetables picked at their prime. Better yet, plant your own garden and enjoy

Graham Elliot’s Grilled Salmon With Napa Cabbage Slaw

June 23, 2014 · 0 comments

At one point, Graham Elliott weighed almost 400 pounds and knew he needed help. Graham made the decision to have weight loss surgery in order to regain his health for himself and his family. With the support of his family and his friend and surgeon, Dr. Vivek Prachand, Graham had the Vertical

Giveaway: fitbit Flex & Squeaky Cheeks

June 17, 2014 · 0 comments

Giveaway Time! We’ve partnered with Squeaky Cheeks, to create a special giveaway! This fun giveaway will help track your activity with a fitbit Flex and then because everybody gets hot, and everybody sweats...there is Squeaky Cheeks Powder to help prevent skin irritation, eliminate odor, and reduce sweat and moisture. There will be one winner

Free Plastic Surgery Consultations at ObesityHelp Conference

June 16, 2014 · 0 comments

We are pleased to have three Plastic Surgeons offering free plastic surgery consultations during the 2014 ObesityHelp Conference, August 15-16 in Manhattan Beach, California. Advance sign-up for a consultation is recommended as appointment times will fill up quickly. You can learn more about each surgeon and register for a consult on

Dr. Alberto Aceves Patient Reunion

June 5, 2014 · 0 comments

Attention: Dr. Alberto Aceves Patients! Dr. Alberto Aceves of Mexicali Bariatric Center is pleased to announce that he will be holding his 1st Patient Reunion in conjunction with the ObesityHelp Conference on August 15th and 16th at the Manhattan Beach Marriott in Los Angeles, CA. The reunion is a great way to interact

GIVEAWAY TIME: What’s your favorite mantra?

June 3, 2014 · 0 comments

What's Your Mantra? It's giveaway time again! To celebrate the ObesityHelp 2014 Conference, we’ve partnered with MantraBand, to create a special giveaway! They have graciously donated five of their inspirational MantraBand bracelets to celebrate your journeys. Each of the winners that are selected will get to pick their favorite mantra from the MantraBand collection!  To see

ObesityHelp Conference Speaker Dr. Alejandro Quiroz

May 23, 2014 · 0 comments

We’re happy to introduce Dr. Alejandro Quiroz as a speaker for the 2014 ObesityHelp Conference! Breakout Session: Exploring Your Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Options Are you looking to find that new shape of yours but it is hidden beneath excess skin that remains after you reach your goal weight? Or maybe you

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Basketball, Barkley and Fat Bashing

May 22, 2014 · 0 comments

It feels like I’m back in junior high again, taking a logic test – “Which of these 3 things do not belong?” For some, fat bashing by Charles Barkley on national TV during the NBA Playoffs is actually a winning combination of “All of the above.” When on top of