On Friday nights at the ObesityHelp National Conferences, we always love to have time dedicated to community togetherness. We do this by hosting a Meet & Greet! The Meet & Greet is the perfect place to unwind from the busy day of back-to-back speaker sessions. Attendees can pull up a
The title is a little bit misleading because I was never really lost. I wasn't really getting myself back because I've never changed who I am as a person. However, I was aware of the changes in thoughts and opinions of those around me, and I became more aware as
Why I Decided to Have WLS My story begins a little over 10 years ago. After years of crash diets, I was literally eating myself to death. I was in a very bad marriage and my mother became ill with heart-related issues, diabetes, and kidney failure. I watched her slowly
“I heard that bananas were bad so that’s why I don’t eat them.” “I know that avocados are bad because they are full of fat.” “Potatoes and bread are bad, so I stay away from them.” Are There Good vs Bad Foods After WLS? As a bariatric program dietitian, I
Check out the video and photos from this year's ObesityHelp National Conference Fashion Show, sponsored by Celebrate Nutritional Supplements! Year after year, the Fashion Shows are a favorite highlight at the ObesityHelp National Conferences and we're so thankful that Celebrate Nutritional Supplements helped provide a platform for these amazing models to share
Weight loss surgery comes with a lot of expected and unexpected changes. It's expected that you change your habits regarding nutrition, water intake, and exercise. It's expected that you'll have a support system to help you through the process. It's expected that you'll lose weight. What may not be expected
Why I decided to have WLS I gained 65lbs. with my first child. It easily came off and I was back to 135. Two children more and still weighed 135. At this point, my husband told me that I was too fat for him to be seen in public with
There’s a lot of buzz about the Mini Bypass recently and sometimes misinformation gets out that can cause confusion. There are many questions about what the Mini Bypass is and why a doctor would recommend it. There are many factors that should be considered before you make the decision of
Celebrate Thanksgiving: Happy Thanksgiving to you from the ObesityHelp team! Thank you for being a member of the ObesityHelp Community, visiting the website, or being part of our social media network, and sharing your experiences and support. Today begins the Holiday season. It is a fun time of year with
This Crustless Protein Pumpkin Pie is a fantastic recipe that is very satisfying from the creamy flavor of pumpkin, only much healthier because it is made with your favorite brand of protein shake and protein powder. You won't miss the crust since the protein pumpkin pie is so delicious. You
