Author Archives for Sarah Bramblette

Healthy Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day

February 11, 2014 3:43 pm Published by 0 comments

Valentine's Day is more than just chocolates and flowers, it should be a day to celebrate your relationship by spending time together.  Here are some healthy date ideas for Valentine's Day, dinner optional. Also, these date ideas can with any type of Valentine: significant other, best friend, or make it


ASC and ASMBS Release New Standards for Bariatric Surgery Centers

February 6, 2014 5:16 pm Published by 0 comments

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) and American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) released standards for the Metabolic Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). The Resources for Optimal Care of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Patient 2014 document provides standards and pathways for accreditation of metabolic and bariatric surgery centers.


Lymphedema Advocacy Update

February 5, 2014 8:36 pm Published by 0 comments

As a weight loss surgery patient with Lymphedema and Lipedema, I believe it is important to share my Lymphedema advocacy efforts with the ObesityHelp community. Recently, there has been some exciting progress made and I wanted to share the great news with you and ask for your continued support. You


UK Hospital Uses Fat Suit To Train Staff

January 5, 2014 10:26 pm Published by 0 comments

Peterborough Hospital in the UK is using fat suits as part of staff training aimed to improve patient care for obese patients. Training with the fat suits is supposed to help staff better understand the patient perspective, and be more empathic to the patient’s needs, while also addressing safety of


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