Why I Decided to Have WLS As long as I can remember I have struggled with obesity. In high school, I lost 100 pounds by almost starving myself. I was miserable and eventually gained back the weight that I'd lost. When I was 20, I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian
Patients can lose 70-80 percent of their excess body weight with weight loss procedures such as the sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass. For some patients, that can mean 100 or more pounds of weight loss. After losing weight, patients have a different body and can focus on reclaiming your body after
You’ve tried multiple diets throughout your life. You’ve lost and gained those same 25 pounds repeatedly and have been on more diets than you can count. Tired of the never-ending diet roller coaster, you finally sought out bariatric surgery and found a new, healthier you in the years following your
Are you feeling stressed? Are you not getting enough sleep? Are you feeling run down and fatigued all the time? Maybe this is the time to check your endocrine function! Endocrine function is responsible for regulating many vital organs and processes in our system. It has a significant impact on
Why I Decided to Have WLS I was 23 when I had my first daughter and was a single mom working two jobs trying to provide for her. As she grew, staying fit and healthy was definitely not on my radar. I was always trying the latest and greatest... Tried
Why I Decided to Have WLS In January of 2011, after the holidays, I got out of the shower and looked at myself in the mirror with total disgust. I never had a weight issue up to 4 years prior. I was always a very tiny petite person who all
Why I Decided to Have WLS The first time I remember struggling with my weight was probably around nine years old. I remember as I sat in my third-grade classroom, my teacher started to ask for my classmates' weights for a math problem. As they called out their weights, all
“Obesity is not a disease of overeating and lack of exercise.” I have used this line for years. Telling a patient that they should just eat right and exercise, and everything will be fine is no different than telling the same patient to stretch to get taller. After all, obesity
The 2018 ObesityHelp National Conference was full of celebrations, friendships, education, support, and fun for the entire two days. A big shout out to each and every one of the OH2018 attendees, speakers, sponsors, volunteers, and exhibitors. Due to the participation of everyone coming together, the 2018 ObesityHelp National Conference was
Why I Decided to Have WLS As a child, I remember always being made fun of because of my weight. At the young age of 5 years old, I weighed an outstanding 97 pounds and things only got worse as the years went by. Food was a coping mechanism for
