Why I Decided To Have WLS I weighed 175 pounds when I got married in 1977. Throughout the next 40 years, I slowly put on weight. It was very gradual but at my heaviest, I weighed 320 pounds. Since my excess weight was put on over so many years, I
Obesity isn't just a physical disease, it's a mental and emotional disease as well. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), obese individuals are more vulnerable to the obesity-depression cycle. Obese individuals can experience discrimination, bullying as a result of their weight, relationship and career-related issues, and are susceptible to
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
