In 2009, Richard Kalasky weighed in at over 348 pounds. He suffered from uncontrolled sleep apnea, high blood pressure, and was advised by his doctors that he could no longer live at the altitude in Colorado and needed to move down to sea level. Tired of using oxygen and BiPAP
Do you realize that the average American consumes an astounding two to three pounds of sugar each week? Sugar is disguised in many different forms such as sucrose (table sugar), dextrose (corn sugar), and high-fructose corn syrup. It is used in many foods you wouldn't even consider. It is added
“I’m living anew, feeling younger, and am motivated to get out and “DO” things!” Nancee Nichols describes herself as always being an active person, having camped and hiked all over the world. “I knew I was overweight but I tried not to let it stop me”, recalls Nancee. At age
Our obese bodies are a symbol of many things...more than anything it's a sign we wear around our waist saying this how we deal with stress, anxiety and depression... 20lbs to cope with not being able to find a job, +30lbs because you don't know how to deal with your
Friday’s ObesityHelp National Conference agenda is Finalized! Clothing Exchange, swap don’t shop! Stop by the Monterrey Room at the Crowne Plaza and donate the clothes that you’re ready to say good-bye to. Your clothing donation will go to another person making their way through their weight loss surgery journey but don’t leave empty handed, swap your
BMI of 40 or Above Sidelines Boy Scouts by Tammy J. Colter Every four years, The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) organization hosts a National Jamboree where tens of thousands of boy scouts and leaders gather to experience a camping adventure like no other. The participants are hand picked by
Come Meet Diana At The OH National Conference! As a bariatric patient herself, Diana brings a lifetime of knowledge and personal experience melded with her professional experience as a therapist. She is passionate about working with bariatric patients on their journey to health. She stays active in bariatrics through Support Groups
Editor’s Note: This article by Dr. Arya M. Sharma is about Bariatric Surgery (Part 3) of a 5 part series, “Why I Support Bariatric Surgery”. Links to part 1 and part 2 are located at the bottom of this page. Bariatric Surgery (Part 3) So now, that we have extensively
Featured Blogger: CandyB OH Username: Sleevegirl Surgeon: Sashidhar Ganta, M.D. 2 years of weight loss, 223 pounds gone! So, today is kind of a cool day. Two years ago, today, I had weight loss surgery. I won’t bore you with the details, you can read my other blogs here marked
Nighttime Eating: Is This You? Can you go all day, sticking to your healthy eating plan and exercise routine, but when the sun goes down you head for the kitchen? Do you find that your attitude towards your healthy eating habits suddenly change at night? Do you tell yourself “I’ll
