MantraBand Winners Share their Bracelets! Got my new Mantraband bracelet today! First thing I've won in a giveaway, so I'm wicked excited =) Big shout out .. - thanks #OHMantra #OH2014 #mantraband #giveaway Thank you @obesityhelp and #mantraband #oh2014 love my new bracelet. Did you get a MantraBand since
We are pleased to announce Dr. Elias Ortiz as a speaker for the 2014 ObesityHelp National Conference being held August 15 & 16 in Los Angeles, CA. Saturday Session: Professional Q&A Panel About Dr. Ortiz Dr. Ortiz has over 7 years experience in bariatric surgery. He has performed over 1,000
A review conducted by a Brazilian team of researchers found a possible association between weight loss surgery and a reduction in cancer diagnosis. The researchers reviewed the results of 13 studies conducted involving cancer rates after weight loss surgery. The combined studies included more than 54,000 patients. Results of
Irvine, CA—On June 23rd the ObesityHelp.com team shared with the community news about the sudden and tragic loss of Dr. Alberto Aceves due to a plane crash. Dr. Aceves left behind many grieving hearts and many grateful hearts as well. His dedication to his patients and his true concern for
Every day community members are celebrating and reflecting back on their 1st year after having weight loss surgery. Together, as a community, we can relate to each others' amazing milestones, WOW moments, non-scale victories, life and relationship changes, mental and physical transformations, and improvements in health. Today, we bring you an exclusive interview
Transfer Addiction After WLS: Addiction is like a whack-a-mole game: just as you clobber one, another one seems to pop up! If you struggled with food addiction prior to WLS, than you are at greater risk of developing a substitute, or transfer addiction after WLS, because addiction is the ultimate
Ready to expand or recreate your wardrobe? We've partnered with Sleevey Wonders to bring you a fun and stylish giveaway that will expand your wardrobe! Sleevey Wonders are reversible slip-on sleeves made to wear under sleeveless and strapless tops and dresses, magically transforming your outfit into something new. There will be
Summer is my favorite time for snacks. With fruits and vegetables at their best, creating healthy and simple summer snacks is easy. Support your local farmers by visiting a farmers' market. You’ll find amazing fresh fruits and vegetables picked at their prime. Better yet, plant your own garden and enjoy
Dear ObesityHelp Friends and Family, It is with a very heavy heart and deep sadness that we share with you that the world and the OH Community has lost a dedicated, caring, and wonderful bariatric surgeon and friend. Last evening, Dr. Alberto Aceves was traveling from San Luis Gonzaga to
At one point, Graham Elliott weighed almost 400 pounds and knew he needed help. Graham made the decision to have weight loss surgery in order to regain his health for himself and his family. With the support of his family and his friend and surgeon, Dr. Vivek Prachand, Graham had the Vertical
