You Know You Are A WLS Patient When…

May 10, 2013 · 0 comments

Years ago, (2004 to be exact!) OH Magazine published a list of funny and insightful quotes written by OH members who finished the following sentence: You Know You Are A WLS Patient When… Sometimes it’s just fun to be reminded of some of amazing realities of the WLS journey and

Take the Reins After Your Laparoscopic Surgery

May 9, 2013 · 0 comments

Take the Reins After Your Laparoscopic Surgery by Jason Hilford Sometimes you just need a little help. This holds true for obesity as much as it does for any medical or psychological issue. If you've exhausted everything within your own power to lose weight, you might consider a bariatric procedure

Dr. Metz Comments On Governor Christie’s Lap-Band

May 8, 2013 · 0 comments

I applaud New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s announcement that he has undergone lap-band surgery to help manage his weight.  As a public figure and politician, Governor Christie is uniquely positioned to help champion obesity awareness, and to spread the message that bariatric surgery is not the easy way out for

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Abercrombie & Fitch Refuses To Stock Larger Sizes For Women

May 8, 2013 · 0 comments

by Tammy J. Colter If you’re a woman and you wear a size XL or larger, you can forget about shopping at Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F). You are not welcomed there. The controversial, yet popular, American retailer has made it very clear that they don’t want larger women wearing their

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Gov. Chris Christie Secretly Has Lap-Band Surgery

May 7, 2013 · 0 comments

by Tammy J. Colter Obesity is one disease, one condition, that you just can’t miss.  It reveals itself…no permission needed. So it’s no secret that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has been struggling with obesity for years now.  Publicly, he has joked about his weight, laughed with the very comedians

Recipes For Success: 3-Minute PB&J Cake

May 6, 2013 · 0 comments

Desserts are typically filled with empty calories and tons of sugar so finding one that is not only beneficial to body composition but also satisfying and tasty can be tough. This 3-minute cake manages to fulfill all of those criteria! The 3-minute PB&J cake stacks up at 200 calories, 7g

Take Control of Your Weight and Your Health

May 6, 2013 · 0 comments

Learn ways to prevent becoming overweight and how to overcome it if you need extra help. Let's kick off this declaration to get healthy with some motivation from a recent Pinterest post by The Biggest Loser: Commitment means staying loyal to what you said you were going to do long

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New York City Bike-Share Program Prohibits Obese Riders

May 3, 2013 · 0 comments

by Tammy J Colter The public health benefits of increased bicycling are substanial.-NYC.GOV Unlock. Ride. Return. That’s the concept behind Citi Bike... a New York bike-sharing system recently introduced as an additional transportation option for getting around the city.  The program is designed to help lessen traffic congestion and promote

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Spring Cleaning On The WLS Journey

May 3, 2013 · 0 comments

Spring has sprung! It is now the season that many of us do our spring cleaning. When we think of spring cleaning, it usually refers to the annual act of cleaning a house heavy duty from top to bottom. One of the biggest aspects of the yearly ritual is getting

5 Important Reasons To Get A Good Night’s Sleep

May 2, 2013 · 0 comments

Why Sleep Matters Just as healthy eating habits are important to our over all health and well-being, the benefits of healthy sleeping patterns impacts many aspects of our daily lifestyle.  Here are 5 reasons why a good night's sleep matters: 1. Sleep may help in weight maintenance or loss A