Is Childhood Obesity A Threat To National Security? Having junk food available in our schools is not just a national health issue. It is a national security issue according to a new study. More than 300 retired generals and admirals are very concerned about childhood obesity in the
How much do you know about your Health? Take the Quiz! 1. True or False: Breast cancer is the leading cause of death for women of all ages. 2. True or False: It takes two minutes for blood to cycle through your body. 3. True or False: To maintain your
Over the last 30 years, obesity rates have sky rocketed. This jump in obesity may not only be due to what we are eating now, but how much more we are eating now versus 30 years ago. In their book The 9-Inch“Diet”: Exposing The Big Conspiracy in America, Alex Bogusky
Atlantic City, New Jersey (Above) Superstorm Sandy Relief for our East Coast Friends! Dear OH Members and Bariatric Professionals, Superstorm Sandy has wreaked havoc on the East Coast causing extensive and devastating damage. This disaster has impacted many of our East Coast friends, including OH members, bariatric and
A Letter To Myself by BigGirlsDoCryDear Veronica, I know you’re asking yourself right now, “Why did I do this to myself?” So let me remind you of just some of the reasons you decided to have weight-loss surgery: 1. You were diagnosed with diabetes last fall, remember? You panicked, knowing
Oh, Those Funny Post-op Moments! When visiting the various OH message boards, you are sure to find many posts that inspire, encourage, and support you throughout your weight loss journey. But what would your journey be like if you didn’t laugh along the way? As they say, laughter is the
Healthy Halloween Tips Here comes Halloween! You have worked hard all year to help your children maintain a healthy, well-balanced diet and this much anticipated one day of the year can easily sabotage your mission. Childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years and is steadily on
Is Mindful Eating a Habit for You? Have you ever eaten something and not remembered eating it? And the only evidence that you ate anything at all is an empty wrapper or an empty plate? One of the important habits for WLS post-ops to practice is mindful eating. Mindful eating
Nutritional Deficiencies in Restrictive Procedures: WLS is well known as a cause for nutritional deficiencies, especially with malabsorptive procedures like the RNY, GB, and DS. With the increase in restrictive procedures, like the Gastric Sleeve and Lap-Band, the short-term risks are probably diminished, but without proper follow-up and supplementation, the patient
Organ Donation: Too Obese To Donate? 66 year-old Christine Hall wanted to make a difference in someone's life. She had never had any real time to volunteer as she wanted to and had never been in a financial position to write a check. One evening, she saw a story
