We would like to say thank you to the Bariatric and Plastic Surgery Professionals who are currently sponsoring our ObesityHelp community and advocacy outreach missions. Each month, we will feature a few of our sponsors. Please join us in thanking the following professionals for their commitment to supporting the fight
If you have a tip about the Boston Marathon tragedy call 1-800-494-TIPS or 1-800-Call-FBI. In the aftermath of the Boston and Texas tragedies numerous charities have been established to help the victims and their loved ones financially, psychologically, and physically. Here's a list of ways you can support those affected
Featured OH Blogger: ACLakey AKA Andrew Hitting My Original Goal! Well yesterday I weighed in and the scale read 229.8lb!!!! I thought that was great but decided to wait until today and try it again before officially calling my goal reached. Well, this morning the scale read 229.4 so I
by Bo McCoy, ObesityHelp VP of Operations The adage “one man’s trash is another man's treasure” comes to mind. One man looks at a piece art and sees trash from his vantage point. However, another man standing beside him looks and sees a treasure. Both are right and both are
Anna's Linens Commercial Offends Many by Tammy J. Colter Your voice matters and community action works! When we see obesity discrimination in any form, coming together as a community and speaking up can be very powerful. Together we can make change happen and OH members and our alliances recently did
There is something magical about visiting an amusement park. It's as if you are entering another world...a world that includes one incredibly fun, big playground for children and adults alike. You can embark on adventures through tunnels and rides that sometimes tell a story and experience exhilarating roller coasters. You can
by Tammy J Colter The prevalence of childhood obesity in the United States is staggering. Approximately one in five of our children are overweight or obese. Tackling and understanding childhood obesity is more important than ever and many researchers and educators are busy trying to find answers and solutions. We
It may be surprising for patients to learn that weight regain after gastric bypass is the most common post-operative complication. Many patients are told about the possibility of blood clots, leakages, or other surgical complications but the topic of regain is rarely discussed in detail. When the topic is broached
Manatees are sometimes known as sea cows and can weigh as much as 1,300 pounds. Oh. No. Target. Didn't. Susan Clemens was just minding her own business and shopping away on Target.com when she noticed that a dress she was looking at was labeled "Dark Heather Gray" for the standard
Bariatric Executives Meet To Discuss Developments And Updates Irvine, CA. (April 4, 2013)-The Bariatric Industry Executive Group met via conference call on April 3, 2013 as a follow-up to the in-person organizational meeting held in January, 2013. The Bariatric Executives in attendance were: Michael Oberg, Allergan Graham Anderson, American Healthcare
