Ask The Expert!

November 13, 2012 · 0 comments

Ask The Expert! Members like you asked, and OH’s network of professionals answered! If you have a question for an expert, send your questions to: [email protected]   How long should you wait after your weight stabilizes following WLS to look into plastic surgery?- Lisey Dear Lisey, This is a good

Making Cooking An Event: Recipe Party Time!

November 13, 2012 · 0 comments

Making Cooking An Event: Recipe Party Time! Host A Recipe Sharing Party! Cooking can be fun! Why not invite your family and friends to a recipe extravaganza? You can make it more than a potluck party; make it a fun way to share favorite recipes, to test culinary skills and

Thank You Veterans!

November 12, 2012 · 0 comments

The ObesityHelp Team Salutes our Veterans! Thank you for your service and sacrifice!           -Photo courtesy of Barby JB Crabb

Oh, Those Funny Post-op Moments!

November 12, 2012 · 0 comments

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

WOW Moments!

November 12, 2012 · 0 comments

WOW moments! Congratulations to each of these amazing OH members who have shared some of their favorite WOW moments with us. You have worked so hard to lose and maintain your weight loss. You deserve these Wow moments and many more in the years to come. We’re so proud of

Believe In Yourself!

November 10, 2012 · 0 comments

Believe In Yourself! Whatever you want in life, other people are going to want it too. Believe in yourself enough to accept the idea that you have an equal right to it. -Diane Sawyer It's difficult to believe in yourself because the idea of self is an artificial construction. You

Candy at the Checkout: Obesity And Product Placement

November 9, 2012 · 0 comments

Candy at the Checkout:  Obesity And Product Placement So you are standing in line at the grocery store or even your local Walmart and your shopping cart is filled with everything that you intended to purchase.  You are a little hungry and can't wait to get home to eat a

Medical Innovations for 2013: WLS Leads the List!

November 9, 2012 · 0 comments

The Top 10 Medical Innovations for 2013:  WLS Leads the List! After more than 110 Cleveland Clinic experts nominated 150 emerging technologies to compete for the top 10 breakthrough device and therapy innovations for 2013, the top 10 list has been revealed and weight loss surgery is in the forefront. 

Fitness IQ: Take The Quiz!

November 7, 2012 · 0 comments

Fitness IQ:  Take The Quiz! How much do you really know about fitness? 1.  True or False: You will burn fat faster if you work out on an empty stomach. 2.  True or False: Getting more than six hours of sleep each night helps you lose weight. 3.  True or

Weight Loss: When Being Down Is Bad

November 7, 2012 · 0 comments

Selma grew up in a Jewish family and when her father died, friends and family visited her and her mother to offer condolences. As is their custom, they often brought food. This custom frees the family to grieve their loss and to be surrounded by members of their community without