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On ObesityHelp, I'm known as Berduboy but if you go to an ObesityHelp National Conference, I'm Kevin Stephens. On February 8, 2011, I had RNY weight loss surgery and have lost 220 pounds. I've changed my life in many ways so I can maintain my weight loss and continue living
Our developers have been working to bring you a brand new member profile that includes updated tools to more easily share your stories, photos, goals and more. You can now customize your new home on ObesityHelp with one of our pre-made themes or get creative and build a custom design that
I’m writing this while on vacation in Europe. The initial purpose of the trip was to attend a professional meeting of the International Federation for the Surgical Treatment of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO). I try to attend this meeting every year to gain information about how other parts of
Obesity is a disease that is no longer limited to adults, but is afflicting the youth of America today. Whether the causes are attributed to increased caloric consumption associated with larger portions sizes, increased accessibility or cost (value) of food; or decreased opportunities for physical activity within a day, what
Remember the days when children loved spending time with their friends playing for hours, riding bikes, or reading books that took them to far off places or used their imagination that they were a super detective? As you'll see below, kids now can spend 7+ hours of screen time. The activity that occurs during screen
We hear it over and over as we approach weight loss surgery. Our doctors ask earnestly, “Are you ready to make this commitment?” Family members caution, “It’s a big commitment, you know.” At pre-op support groups, it’s a common theme: “This is a huge commitment!” But what exactly is everyone
We're ready to celebrate #OH2015 with a giveaway! We’ve partnered with Premier Protein® to bring you a fun giveaway to celebrate the upcoming ObesityHelp National Conference (#OH2015) in North Carolina. This giveaway gives you the chance to win a Premier Protein® Prize Pack + a Fitbit® Flex, with a total approximate
Got To Goal and Still Not Happy? I have people sit in my office, sometimes 150 or more pounds less than they weighed just a few years prior, most of them got to goal. They can fit comfortably in the chair. They can see their private parts when they look
I first made Ratatouille when my grandson requested it after watching the movie by the same name. Traditional Ratatouille is a labor intensive dish that takes several hours to properly prepare. My inspiration was finding these tiny Indian eggplants at my local grocery store. I often buy unique new vegetables and
