I first started my journey into the WLS life as a student, so it feels right to be a student once more, furthering my education as a post-op. I know that this is not every post-op’s passion, so I am bridging the gap between what I have learned as a WLS
Gallup released the 2014 United States obesity rates and for the third year in a row obesity rates have risen. In 2014, 27.7% of U.S. adults were classified as obese, an increase of two percentage points since 2008. It is the highest obesity rate reported in the seven years of
While exercise is beneficial all year, staying active can provide much needed additional health benefits during the winter: Boost your immune system - Research shows exercise can strengthen the immune system which can help you fight off cold and viruses that are more prevalent during winter months. Boost your mood
For bariatric patients, the weight loss battle does not end in the operating room. Months or even years after surgery, the weight can slowly creep back on you and you will notice you have gained some weight. This setback can be both frustrating and discouraging to people who thought their
"Obese people are 78% more likely to die in a car crash." - Chris O' Connor, CEO of Humanetics Nearly two-thirds of American adults are affected by obesity, and in addition to the health complications associated with obesity, driving can be more dangerous. According to researchers, obese drivers are more likely
Whether you're sitting at a desk, watching television, or sitting during a commute...you may be clocking a lot of hours sitting down. Research has shown that sitting for eight hours a day can negatively impact health. Health effects of sitting for long periods of time include: Organ damage including heart disease, over productive
The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) have released plans for yet another fat shaming ad. Previously, PETA fat shaming ad featured individual affected by obesity on "Save the Whales" billboards. PETA obviously is more concerned about the ethical treatment of animals with no regard to the ethical
Have a Healthy Halloween! It is here! The candy holiday of Halloween. It seemed as though Halloween started shortly before Labor Day. The big bags of those cute little candy bars lined the aisles of stores in early September. It can be difficult to have a healthy Halloween! It is
Halloween Survival Guide October is in full force and that includes candy, cold-weather comfort foods, and baking! If you find that you're struggling with Halloween temptations, sugar cravings and emotional eating then make sure to check out our Halloween Survival Guide and keep the below articles handy! Halloween Survival Guide:
Individuals with severe obesity are 25 times more likely to report problems with sexual relationships compared to normal weight people. Sarah Varney's new book XL Love: How the Obesity Crisis Is Complicating America's Love Life, goes beyond the typical statistics related to obesity and delves into how obesity impacts physical
