"Having the VSG has been the best decision I have ever made for my health and my family." ~ Michelle Sierzega OH Member, Michelle Sierzega, had the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) weight loss surgery procedure on January 26th, 2012, and lost 185 pounds. While the number of pounds Michelle has lost
All patients having weight loss surgery have special nutritional needs. It’s important to come to your weight loss surgery nutrition appointments prepared so you can learn about the lifestyle changes you need to make before you have weight loss surgery. It is equally important to come to your nutrition appointments AFTER your
As a country, we celebrate our independence on July 4th. As WLS'ers, we celebrate our independence from being unhealthy to healthy. We don't have to prepare a dish full of sugar and fat to commemorate a holiday. Instead, for Independence Day, make a platter with strawberries, watermelon, blueberries and sliced
Every day, we see ObesityHelp members reach amazing goals, embracing health and wellness, and celebrating non-scale victories. Today we're celebrating OH member, holiday1971, by sharing her weight loss surgery Before and After photos. Before and After Photos after Weight Loss Surgery Let's give a big round of applause and congratulations
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Enjoy Chips and Salsa, Parmesan-Style! Chips and salsa are a favorite of many people. What's the issue about chips and salsa for anyone health-minded? The chips have lots of carbs with some fat which makes them not a great choice for weight loss. Where's the protein in them? There usually
Celebrating a Non-Scale Victory with Brian! Told by his doctor that he had two choices, "Lose weight or die", Brian made the decision to undergo gastric bypass surgery in 2009. He became a Triathlete and beat obesity, only to have another health battle cross his path. "I think that the most
A Lighter Me Past, Present, Future Family Reunion Cruise! A Lighter Me is taking to the seas for their first, A Lighter Me Past, Present, Future Family Reunion Cruise! To celebrate, they will be holding a cruise giveaway at the 2015 ObesityHelp National Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina. One winner will
Hitting a plateau or weight loss “stall” is common for just about everyone engaged in the weight loss process, including people who have undergone bariatric surgery. While it can be justifiably frustrating, it’s probably not a sign your journey is derailed or in jeopardy. You can conquer stalls with the top 11
We all know the health value of a good quality salad. If it's made right, it can be nutritious, low in calories, high in protein and good fats, and above all: delicious! But there are three main issues that I hear from people when I ask them why they don't
