The concept of Body Mass Index (BMI) was developed by the Belgian scientist Adolphe Quetelet in the early to mid-19th century. The original goal was to determine the degree of obesity in a particular region or country. He didn’t intend for BMI measurement to be used in the medical community
Have you had alcohol since your surgery? Did you notice that you got a buzz from just a few sips? Is alcohol a risky mix with bariatric surgery? How much can you drink, and how fast will you become intoxicated? This is must-know information for your journey. Alcohol and Bariatric
The holidays are often a time of year to let go and splurge. But that doesn’t mean you have to put your wellness goals on hold. With a few simple strategies, you can still navigate the season's temptations and enjoy yourself for a healthy holiday. Avoid taking an all-or-nothing approach
Weight regain happens! And guess what? You are not alone. It happens to all of us within our personal journeys, whether after weight loss surgery, during or after weight loss medications, or following diet plans. It can happen due to psychological factors, decreased activity, dietary and lifestyle changes—the list goes
There’s a lot of information to find out when you consider Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MBS). It can be so confusing and downright scary. How much is this going to cost? Who’s paying for what? Who’s the best when choosing your bariatric surgeon? What types of services should be included?
Know what bugs me the most for you and our bariatric community? The never-ending of crap nutrition information on the Internet promising you all kinds of miracles and delivering a big fat zero. In my Facebook group, I answer many questions about this baloney. I’m not talking about the baloney
Bariatric Surgery is a highly effective tool that has helped many people achieve significant and lasting weight loss. While the specific goal of this surgical procedure is to help people lose weight, weight loss, by itself, is not the primary motivation for most people. Being thin is certainly not a
Editor's note: "Navigating the Risks of GLP-1 Medications After Bariatric Surgery" by Patricia Hill is part one of a three-part series. Recently, the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists, like Wegovy, Mounjaro, Ozempic, and Zepbound, has gained popularity as an effective treatment for weight management and type 2 diabetes. We already
The first step in returning to your weight loss goals, as simple as it sounds, is to realize when you have strayed from your weight loss goals. Knowing when your weight loss has slowed, stopped, or even reversed is essential to realigning your lifestyle with your goals. Many people who
It is with very heavy hearts that we share with the ObesityHelp and Bariatric Community that patient advocate, general, and bariatric surgeon, Dr. Heath Smith unexpectedly passed away on January 14th, 2024, due to a plane crash. Remembering Heath Smith, MD, FACS, FASMBS (1983-2024) Born and raised in Paradise, Texas,
