"I love my new body. Okay, I don't really love it naked. When I'm walking toward a mirror clothed -- whether in work clothes, casual clothes, a dressy dress, or lingerie -- I am still thrilled by what I see. I see a well-proportioned body. I don't see a belly
Every day, we see ObesityHelp members reach amazing goals, embracing health and wellness, and celebrating non-scale victories. Today we're celebrating OH member, Scott Beckman, by sharing his weight loss surgery Before and After photos. A big high five and congrats, Scott! SCOTTBECKMAN’S BEFORE & AFTER Obesity Help Member: scottbeckman Weight Loss
Celebrating a Non-Scale Victory with Watson From enjoying his life now as a Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) post-op, Watson's journey took him to achieving a goal he made as a pre-op. Watson shares about his latest Non-Scale Victory (NSV) adventure: "I have a fear of heights. Before I did the zip line...I
ObesityHelp Members Weight Loss Surgery Before and After Celebrations Every day, we see ObesityHelp members reaching amazing goals, embracing health and wellness, and celebrating non-scale victories. Today we're celebrating three OH members by sharing their weight loss surgery Before and After photos. A big high five and congrats to the
ObesityHelp forums are a place for members to connect with other members, ask questions, share information and offer support. With more than 200 forums, we have a place for nearly every topic, from surgery type, surgery date, fitness, nutrition, medical conditions, geographic location, and many more! “I first learned about
ObesityHelp would like to congratulate Sarah Bramblette of Born2lbfat on her upcoming TEDxNSU event on March 28, 2015 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Sarah is one of the speakers on the esteemed panel for the TEDx event. Sarah is a member of the ObesityHelp team and a long-term member of OH. Sarah is
Each year People magazine publishes a "Half Their Size" issue in which they feature individuals who have lost a large amount of weight. While the achievement is one worthy of a front page celebration, the editors of People are sure to point out that the individuals achieved the weight loss with "No Surgery!,
At 212 pounds, Sierra Bailey was part of the more than 30 percent of Ohio teens battling obesity. Sierra was also battling many adult medical problems including Type II diabetes, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and stage two cirrhosis of the liver. With her health rapidly declining and the medical conditions making it
Many of us who are bariatric patients have had a lifelong struggle with obesity. I’m no different. I had been morbidly obese for most of my life, and during a time when obesity was most often seen as a character flaw, or for a child, indictment of the parents for
Weight loss surgery has been a life-transforming gateway for hundreds of thousands of people. New activities. New wardrobes. New relationships. The list goes on! Some of these victories wind up having more of a shorter-term impact. One transformation of longer-term significance, however, is that of attaining a new career. Katie
