For people who are overweight, but either do not qualify for bariatric surgery or wish to pursue a less invasive approach, the Spatz3 adjustable gastric balloon is a great option. The balloon is saline filled and is inserted with an upper endoscopy under sedation. No incisions, general anesthesia, or a
Plastic Surgery Consultations at OH2022! There will be free private one-on-one plastic surgery consultations available to the 2022 ObesityHelp National Conference attendees on both Friday, September 30th and Saturday, October 1st. Consultations are done in a private room with the surgeon, so you can openly discuss your questions and concerns
Weight stigmas and bias are everywhere. I'm not sure anyone can change someone else's views, but we can talk openly about it; hoping that communication will provide a better understanding of what it feels like. I’ve experienced being judged by others for my weight and then again for my first
This delicious BLT chicken salad is a quick and healthy meal you must add to your menu! This high-protein recipe uses turkey bacon, pre-cooked chicken, avocado, tomato, and lettuce. A traditional BLT is bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes on bread. This sandwich is a favorite for so many people, including me!
You expect to have scars after reconstruction surgery following weight loss. However, there are ways at minimizing the appearance of surgical scars after plastic surgery. Plastic surgeons offer scar treatment that can help. You may find it reassuring to learn more about your options for scar revision and what you
Brain Foggy? Are Bariatric Surgery and B12 to Blame? Your brain has a demanding job. To do it well, it needs both calories and nutrients, including vitamins and minerals. Did you know that your brain uses 20% of your calories? That’s a good bite out of your daily calories. The
Mmmm, chicken breast stuffed with deliciousness. The technique looks fancy, but it's easy to execute! And Hungry Girl's newest stuffed chicken recipe may be our best yet. Try this Veggies 'n Swiss Chicken Rollups recipe and you won't regret it! This recipe has a unique flavor and these Veggies 'n
Do you have a question about life as a post-op? We have answers! Do you have questions about life as a bariatric post-op? Join us on Saturday, October 1st at the ObesityHelp National Conference to meet this amazing OH2022 Patient Q&A Panel to ask your questions and learn about“New Habits,
How Stress Can Affect Your Weight Loss Efforts? “Life happened,” is the response I hear most often when I ask, “What do you think led to your weight regain?” Upon further investigation, I learn that “life happened” is code for, “I was dealing with a lot of stress.” Stress… that
Holly Clegg’s Crispy Mexican Lasagna recipe, known as Crispy Southwestern Lasagna, from her Eating Well to Fight Arthritis cookbook makes a delicious easy recipe for a quick family meal that freezes well so you can cook it on your own time frame. Holly made this recipe on a healthy cooking
