“I knew that I needed to change my life. I was unhealthy, and I wasn’t pleased with the direction my life was taking. This surgery has been the greatest thing that ever happened to me. I feel like a new person. I have an incredible amount of energy and feel
Nicole struggled with her weight since childhood, and decided to utilize weight loss surgery as a tool to reclaim her health. She had a laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass on February 7, 2012. In less than a year, she significantly improved her health in all ways, losing over 120 pounds. Nicole
Many families move to a specific neighborhood because of better schooling and lower crime rates but according to a recently published study, there is another important factor to consider. Researchers from the Drexel University School of Public Health found that neighborhoods with healthier food options within a mile from home
We would like to say thank you to the Bariatric and Plastic Surgery Professionals who are currently sponsoring our ObesityHelp community and advocacy outreach missions. Each month, we will feature a few of our sponsors. Please join us in thanking the following professionals for their commitment to supporting the fight
Bariatric surgeon Dr. Roc Bauman answers the questions that are important to you. Do you have a question you would like to ask of a plastic surgeon, bariatric surgeon, fitness expert, dietician, psychologist, or other bariatric professional? Send your questions to [email protected]. Ron T.: What kind of pain relievers can
Before & After: Featuring Terri Coty My name is Terri Coty. Along with my lifelong weight issue came arthritis, fibromyalgia, asthma, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and depression. The 260 pounds I was carrying was killing me. At 58 years old I was on a downward spiral. I tried every
Editor's Note: The featured photo is of Dr. Guillermo Alvarez and his beautiful Mom! We posted Dr. Alvarez's introduction to his Mom's weight loss surgery journey previously. Below is the transcript and video of their one week post-op update. The OH team will be following and posting their video updates
WLS FAQ Session Dr. Keith Gersin of Carolinas Healthcare System responds to frequently asked questions that prospective patients ask of his center. His insights and answers are valuable to many pre-op patients as well as those considering weight loss surgery. Please note that some of Dr. Gersin's responses relate to
Staying hydrated is essential to maintaining good health but it’s not always easy to get our recommended daily intake of water in (8 glasses) and it can be especially challenging after you have had weight loss surgery. With summer just around the corner, the hottest days of the year are
by Tammy J. Colter Geoffrey Miller may be a well-known professor and author but he sure didn't use his smarts when he recently sent out a fat-shaming tweet that he now wishes he could take back. Miller is a full-time professor at the University of New Mexico (UNM) but is currently
