When meeting patients for their initial consultation for bariatric surgery one of the first things I tell them is: This is a lifestyle change, not a diet. The word “diet” is often associated with a temporary and often restrictive way of eating. No Need for Dieting After WLS! There are
We are happy to announce the Plastic Surgery Q&A Panel "Uncovering You, Plastic Surgery After WLS" and free plastic surgery consultations at the 2018 ObesityHelp National Conference! Plastic Surgery Consultations at OH2018! There will be free private one-on-one plastic surgery consultations available to registered conference attendees on both Friday, October 5th and Saturday, October
Whether you're researching weight loss surgery, a pre-op, or post-op patient, helpful tips with bariatric surgery are good to have to keep in mind. Even for new or long-term post-ops, I hope these tips will support you as reminders for your journey. 10 Tips for Success With Bariatric Surgery 1.
Save Today With OH2018 Early Bird Savings! It's the last weekend to lock-in the Early Bird savings to the ObesityHelp National Conference! With the Early Bird Sale, you get $25 off the price of admission. Your OH2018 admission ticket includes access to all Conference activities on Friday and Saturday, with lunch
The good news is that you have had weight loss surgery (WLS)! You have made the best decision of your life to choose to be “healthy”! Sure, not every day is a perfect day. How can we expect or maintain that for ourselves? Realistic, obtainable goals, is the better option.
Why I Decided To Have WLS Weight had been a struggle for me all my life. It became the norm for me to lose and then gain back what I had lost and more. There was always a reason for unhealthy or excessive eating. Reasons such as school schedules, work
Announcing the OH2018 Friday Sessions & Speakers We are thrilled to announce the OH2018 Friday Sessions & Speakers! Whether you're new to the ObesityHelp National Conferences or a repeat attendee, there will be sessions and activities right up your alley. We're kicking off Friday morning with a Rise 'n Shine Yoga
Why I Decided To Have WLS I was overweight my entire life--chubby baby, chubby adolescent, chubby teenager. Food was love in my family, so we ate for every occasion. I was a teenager in the 70's when skinny was in, so even though I was only a size 13/15, I
Wound dehiscence or separation in reconstructive plastic surgery after massive weight loss is unfortunately common. Some sources quote the incidence of wound openings may be as high as 15 - 20%. Several factors influence the occurrence of wound separation. Multiple factors influence the chances of wound breakdown. There are some
Why I Decided To Have WLS I’m an adopted child. I know that isn’t the typical way to start a weight loss story but stay with me. I was raised by wonderful, kind, engaged parents and never felt for one day that I wasn’t loved. My childhood was pretty great,
