I had Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery in 2009 and have lost half of my body weight! (150 pounds!)-Robanne Robin Hip Hop 101 At The ObesityHelp Conference! by Robanne Robin You may be thinking..."should I go to the hip hop class?". Maybe it's been a while since you busted a
Come Meet Plastic Surgeon Dr. Alejandro Quiroz in Anaheim! Dr. Alejandro Quiroz is a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, and one of a very few international surgeons licensed in both the United States and Mexico. Dr. Quiroz received his medical training at Universidad La Salle in Mexico City and residency
Meet Dietitian Mary Wight Mary Wight, RD, is a registered dietitian working with patients in the field of weight management at Olde Del Mar Surgical and the XiMED Center for Surgical and Medical Weight Management. She completed her degree in Nutrition Science at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and
In 2009, Richard Kalasky weighed in at over 348 pounds. He suffered from uncontrolled sleep apnea, high blood pressure, and was advised by his doctors that he could no longer live at the altitude in Colorado and needed to move down to sea level. Tired of using oxygen and BiPAP
Friday’s ObesityHelp National Conference agenda is Finalized! Clothing Exchange, swap don’t shop! Stop by the Monterrey Room at the Crowne Plaza and donate the clothes that you’re ready to say good-bye to. Your clothing donation will go to another person making their way through their weight loss surgery journey but don’t leave empty handed, swap your
Come Meet Diana At The OH National Conference! As a bariatric patient herself, Diana brings a lifetime of knowledge and personal experience melded with her professional experience as a therapist. She is passionate about working with bariatric patients on their journey to health. She stays active in bariatrics through Support Groups
Today is Michelle's Birthday! Happy Birthday Michelle! Michelle Vicari of The World According to Eggface, struggled with obesity since the time she was a child. At age 35, she found herself in a Size 28, on 8 medications, being treated for – severe GERD Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, severe Obstructive Sleep
Nicole struggled with her weight since childhood, and decided to utilize weight loss surgery as a tool to reclaim her health. She had a laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass on February 7, 2012. In less than a year, she significantly improved her health in all ways, losing over 120 pounds. Nicole
Hot Waffles Star & VSG Success! Chris Waffle, one-half of the comedy-rock duo Hot Waffles, has been entertaining audiences for years. On television, Chris has appeared on the Travel Channel’s America’s Worst Driver, EXTRA and G4’s Attack of the Show. Chris and his music are also featured in the documentary film The People vs. George Lucas. Chris has
Get warmed up for the ObesityHelp After Party dance as Robanne teaches you some basic Hip Hop moves in this fun-filled class! You’re going to love the dance moves you learn, no prior dance experience required. Best of all, you’ll get to incorporate this activity into your daily fitness routines
