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Everyone Has a Hungry Heart – What Does Yours Want?

April 8, 2016 · 0 comments

Do you need to make money? Are you starved for attention? Do you feel lonely, depressed, isolated, or lacking meaning and direction? Do you feel unsafe? Do you want to feel more loved and validated? Are you angry or bored? If any of these resonate with you, it could mean

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5 Tips For Dating After Weight Loss Surgery

April 7, 2016 · 0 comments

Dating after weight loss surgery can be a daunting endeavor. For many of us, it is the first time we've thought about dating since our surgery. The important thing is that you're thinking about it and wanting to add dating to your post-WLS lifestyle.  Now that you've had surgery, lost

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Frittata Roll-Up Recipe – Only 4 Ingredients!

April 6, 2016 · 0 comments

An “on-the-go” breakfast idea to fuel you up in the morning! This Frittata Roll-Up Recipe is packed with flavor, nutrients, and plenty of protein, and healthy fat. It’s only four ingredients, and the combination of Kale and Parmesan can be changed out for whatever you have on hand. Use bell

Before & After RNY with Tonya

Before & After RNY with Tonya

April 5, 2016 · 0 comments

Celebrating Tonya's Before & After RNY Journey! My weight had been an issue as far back as I can recall. I crossed the line into morbid obesity when I became an adult. I’m 5’3” and my highest known weight was 236 pounds, so that was quite a bit for my

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Vitamin and Mineral Absorption with the Duodenal Switch (DS)

April 4, 2016 · 0 comments

As discussed in the Anatomy and Physiology of the DS, the changes in the anatomy created by the Duodenal Switch operation create altered absorption of various vitamin and minerals which can lead to deficiencies if you are not eating properly and taking the proper supplements.  This article will discuss these

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Early Bird Registration for #OH2016 Ends May 1st

April 1, 2016 · 0 comments

Don't miss out on the Early Bird savings of $25 for your #OH2016 ticket.  The Early Bird ends on May 1, 2016, and the regular general admission price of $85 for the ObesityHelp National Conference kicks in. Conference Dates: September 30th & October 1st Conference Venue: Hyatt Regency Orange County

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Lemon and Thyme Grilled Chicken Recipe – Fresh & Light!

March 31, 2016 · 0 comments

I love how fast this grilled chicken comes together and I love the combination of lemon and thyme; it tastes fresh and light. First, you marinate the chicken in fresh thyme, lemon juice and zest, sea salt, black pepper and olive oil for about an hour. Then cook it on

Physiology of the Duodenal Switch

Anatomy and Physiology of the Duodenal Switch (DS)

March 30, 2016 · 0 comments

The most important job of a Duodenal Switch (DS) patient is to make sure that you not only eat well with the proper amounts of protein and fluids but to take the vitally important vitamins and supplements after surgery. This will ensure not only excellent weight loss, reduction of co-morbidities,

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Before & After SIPS with Glen – 156 Pound Weight Loss!

March 29, 2016 · 0 comments

Celebrating Glen's Journey Before & After SIPS I had been obese for about 18 years. I started gaining weight after my divorce in 1996. It didn't take long for me to gain from 205 up to 260 pounds in just three years. After my divorce, I became lazy and stopped

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Vitamin D Deficiency: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

March 28, 2016 · 0 comments

Vitamin D is the vitamin everyone is talking about these days, especially in the world of bariatric surgery.  Vitamin D is one of four fat-soluble vitamins (the others are vitamins A, E, and K) and is important in bone metabolism and has recently been observed to have anti-inflammatory and immune-supporting