Why I Decided to Have WLS My sister is 11 months older than I am, and she was always in shape without having to exercise. I got tired of hearing, "Angilee has a pretty face, but she is so big." It affected my self-esteem. I tried the Atkins Diet, Phentermine
When I first met her before weight loss surgery, “Beth” (not her real name) was excited and hopeful that losing 150 pounds would give her a new lease on life. Specifically, she thought that losing weight would improve her self-esteem, give her the self-confidence she’d never had, and make her
Burgers + peanut dressing + crunch = Totally Thai Turkey Burgers! These are flavorful patties that are topped with the delicious peanutty slaw take burgers to a higher level and are a burger game-changer! Totally Thai Turkey Burgers Recipe by: Lisa Lillien (a.k.a. Hungry Girl)Makes 4 servings (1 patty with 1/4 cup
OH2019 After Party - An Evening of Inspiration & Support On Saturday evening at the 2019 ObesityHelp National Conference, we rolled out the Red Carpet for all of the attendees. They pulled out the glitz and glamour as they walked the Red Carpet in their favorite evening fashions! During the
Self-care is a major buzz-word these days as we all try to manage our sanity and our health despite busy schedules and competing demands. But it might be hard to know, what exactly is self-care anyway? You may mistake a massage, a night out with your buddies, or indulging in
Weight loss surgery (WLS) or bariatric surgery is one of the most promising interventions for morbid obesity. However, changing eating habits after the surgery can prove challenging to individuals who emotionally eat. Furthermore, according to research, the general tendency to eat in response to negative emotions is related to poor
Share this One-Pan Fall Chicken with Cider-Mustard Sauce with anyone trying to eat healthier! It makes an easy weeknight dinner and is perfect for diabetics and those on a weight-loss journey. Here’s to a delicious, nutritious easy dinner! One-Pan Fall Chicken with Cider-Mustard Sauce Recipe by: Annessa Chumbley, RDMakes 4 servingsPrep
If you are considering bariatric surgery or are going to have it, education and doing your homework about the surgery are paramount. Yes, you'll lose weight but bariatric surgery is so much more than losing weight. When you're fully informed about bariatric surgery, you enhance your success if you are
Why I Decided to Have WLS As far as I can remember, I was always a skinny little kid, but after a few surgeries and life itself, my weight started creeping up. After I retired from the Navy in 2012, my weight dramatically changed as I gained over 100 pounds
There is not one perfect surgery, and procedure selection is dependent upon the patient’s anatomy, health issues, and previous surgery. The following includes a summary of each procedure. The Gastric Band (Lap-Band) Procedure As band placement has declined, the number of patients seeking revision surgery has grown dramatically. Studies show
