Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty is an incisionless weight loss procedure that is performed with an endoscope placed through the mouth and into the stomach. The procedure uses permanent sutures to narrow the stomach. The procedure takes about an hour and most patients are discharged home the same day, again without any
Bariatric surgery is an amazing starting point to help us get on a new path to health and moving toward a new beginning. But what happens when we struggle to move out of old ways of thinking? We often end up in a cycle that can go something such as Restrict,
We are thrilled to announce the OH2019 Friday Sessions & Speakers! Whether you're new to the ObesityHelp National Conferences or a repeat attendee, there will be sessions and activities right up your alley. We're kicking off Friday morning with a Rise 'n Shine early morning workout to get warmed up for
Why I Decided to Have WLS As long as I can remember I have struggled with obesity. In high school, I lost 100 pounds by almost starving myself. I was miserable and eventually gained back the weight that I'd lost. When I was 20, I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. More specifically, heart disease is the cause of about 630,000 deaths, or one in four deaths, in the U.S. every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control. There are numerous risk factors
This High-Protein Tuna Salad recipe simple to make. Tuna is SO GOOD FOR YOU! It’s on my top 5 foods that won’t break the budget. It’s something that you should regularly stock in your pantry. Healthy living and eating should not have to be overly complicated nor overly expensive, and
Plastic Surgery Consultations at OH2019! There will be free private one-on-one plastic surgery consultations available to the 2019 ObesityHelp National Conference attendees on both Friday, October 4th and Saturday, October 5th. Consultations are done in a private room with the surgeon, so you can openly discuss your questions and concerns
Patients particularly vulnerable to being non-compliant underestimate that no method of weight loss including bariatric surgery promises weight loss maintenance. Most importantly, patients may be unaware that there are many contributory factors that influence non-compliance. Non-observance of unhealthy habits slowly creeping into daily routines such as continued grazed eating, eating
Memorial Day is much more than a three-day weekend. It is a day in the United States to honor and remember the men and woman that have lost their lives in military service to our country. How to Commemorate the Special Holiday of Memorial Day Mark the day in remembrance
If you like avocado in the teeniest bit, you’re going to love these flavorful burgers. I think it’s a great idea to have a library of healthy recipes that are as simple as possible, and this one falls into that category. There are just three main ingredients: lean turkey, avocado,
