February 11, 2014 3:43 pm
Published by Sarah Bramblette
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
February 6, 2014 5:16 pm
Published by Sarah Bramblette
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.
February 5, 2014 8:36 pm
Published by Sarah Bramblette
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
January 5, 2014 10:26 pm
Published by Sarah Bramblette
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
October 9, 2012 2:47 pm
Published by Sarah Bramblette
Halloween can be full of scary things such as ghosts, goblins, and CANDY! The temptation of candy lurking in kids' trick-or-treat bags or dreading leftover candy is especially scary to anyone trying to lose or maintain weight loss. While Halloween temptations might be around every corner, don't forget this time