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Plastic Surgery Questions? Don’t Miss The OH Conference!

July 30, 2013 · 0 comments

Come Meet Plastic Surgeon Dr. Alejandro Quiroz in Anaheim! Dr. Alejandro Quiroz is a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, and one of a very few international surgeons licensed in both the United States and Mexico. Dr. Quiroz received his medical training at Universidad La Salle in Mexico City and residency

Top 6 Ways To Spread The Word About ObesityHelp!

July 29, 2013 · 0 comments

Promote Our Site! Have you benefited from ObesityHelp's peer support community? We would love for you to let others know just how much help and support you received on our site! One of the best things you can do for others is to help them reach their goal of living

Why I Support Bariatric Surgery (Part 5)

July 29, 2013 · 0 comments

Featured graphic: Bariatric Food Pyramid Editor’s Note: This article by Dr. Arya M. Sharma is part 5 of a 5 part series, “Why I Support Bariatric Surgery”.  Links to parts 1, 2, 3 and 4 are located at the bottom of this page. Why I Support Bariatric Surgery (Part 5)

Oh To Have Wings To Fly

July 27, 2013 · 0 comments

by Debbie Crawford The definition of the word “transformation” is: Complete change, usually into something with an improved appearance or usefulness. The butterfly is a perfect symbol of transformation.  But before the butterfly goes into its beautiful appearance and flies to its glorious freedom, it is a caterpillar; an insect

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Little Changes Add To Big Results

July 26, 2013 · 0 comments

Nine Lifestyle Changes For Weight Loss Success Little things add up. When it comes to losing weight, you can make small changes that add up to make a big difference. When we take on too much, it becomes too drastic and overwhelming so we give up. Don’t give up. Actually,

Bec McDorman Is Going To Pay It Forward!

July 26, 2013 · 0 comments

Bec has lost 100 pounds and is on her way to becoming a Registered Dietitian!   Before and After: Featuring Bec McDorman Username: notyourtypicalyogi Weight loss: 100 pounds Surgery: RNY Surgeon: Dr. David Oliak I made the decision to have weight loss surgery when I was 19, but it took

Dietitian Mary Wight Joins The ObesityHelp Conference

July 25, 2013 · 0 comments

Meet Dietitian Mary Wight Mary Wight, RD, is a registered dietitian working with patients in the field of weight management at Olde Del Mar Surgical and the XiMED Center for Surgical and Medical Weight Management. She completed her degree in Nutrition Science at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and

The Big E—How Essential is Exercise Post Surgery?

July 25, 2013 · 0 comments

Where’s the Time and Energy For It? by Dr. Milton Owens It is almost a cliché — or perhaps white noise to your ears–that exercise is a key component to losing weight. Many of my patients dread the “Big E.”  I have mixed feelings myself.  Yet, investigating the role it

Southcoast Center for Weight Loss Celebrates 3,500 Patient Milestone

July 25, 2013 · 0 comments

Congratulations Southcoast Team! Thank you for all you do to help support the OH community and your patients!-From the ObesityHelp Staff    Bariatric program far exceeds national quality standards  NEW BEDFORD, Mass. – Southcoast Center for Weight Loss announced today that it has reached a major milestone in the program’s