With nearly triple the incidence of worldwide obesity since 1910 plaguing the current world population, significant medical strides have been made to alleviate morbid obesity. Of the many bariatric procedures available today, the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) is one of the premier procedures to treat morbid obesity. The Sleeve Gastrectomy
On the message boards and in social media, WLS'ers sometimes get frustrated that they have "only lost (some number) of pounds." From years of yo-yo dieting, sometimes the numbers of pounds we've dropped have lost their meaning. That is until this list from ObesityHelp member Bette B puts the number
Celebrating Johnetta's Journey Before & After DS I had my first diet when I was 10 years old and was on a proverbial diet my whole entire life. Everything from Fen-Fen, Weight Watchers, shots, pills, cabbage diet, peanut butter diet, every crazy scheme imaginable. For me, the decision to have a
I was introduced to Asian chicken lettuce wraps at PF Changs, everybody’s favorite Asian restaurant, many years ago. They’ve become popular when we started to reduce the amount of what I refer to as “useless carbs” in our diets, those calorie-filled, nutrient-empty foods that we use to fill our plates
There is no doubt that for the vast majority of patients with type 2 diabetes, bariatric (or, as some surgeons prefer to call it, “metabolic”) surgery, can lead to marked improvement and even remission of diabetes. A paper published in The Lancet by Geltrude Mingrone and colleagues shows that even
Last Chance to Live, Life After "My 600 lb Life" We are so excited to announce the keynote speaker and fireside chat for the upcoming ObesityHelp National Conference in Anaheim, California. Please join us as we bring together My 600 lb Life surgeon, Dr. Younan Nowzaradan and two of his patients,
Have you ever tried making crackers out of ground flaxseeds? It can be a little tricky at first, but it is a delicious high-fiber way to satisfy the crunchy and saltiness with the power of nutrition. Flaxseeds must be ground to let your system absorb all of their healthy fats
Celebrating Stacy's Journey Before & After RNY! My sister had an RNY about eight years ago and looks amazing. She told me that before her surgery she was prediabetic and is now completely healthy. It took me a long time and many years to figure out that I just could
Blood clots developing in the deep veins (Deep Venous Thrombosis, or DVT) of the legs and thighs of bariatric patients are a major cause of concern and morbidity. These clots are especially dangerous because they can break free and travel through the heart and lodge in the main arteries of
Mother's Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, close friends that are just like family, and the influence of mothers in society. It is a recognized holiday on various days throughout the world. Mothers Day is celebrated in several countries such
