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Why I Pay It Forward After WLS

October 28, 2015 · 0 comments

I had been overweight my entire life and had tried just about every diet program and diet pill on the market with some success but nothing ever lasted. I would usually end up regaining the weight I had lost plus gained more than I had originally started with.  I was

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Drinking Alcohol After Weight Loss Surgery

September 30, 2015 · 0 comments

I’m writing this while on vacation in Europe. The initial purpose of the trip was to attend a professional meeting of the International Federation for the Surgical Treatment of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO). I try to attend this meeting every year to gain information about how other parts of

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ObesityHelp Community Tips: Attending a Conference

July 10, 2015 · 0 comments

Whether you are pre-op, newly post-op, or a long term post-op bariatric surgery patient, attending an ObesityHelp Conference can be a very beneficial experience. Conferences provide the opportunity to interact with both patients and professionals, gathering valuable information and tips on how to integrate that new information into your real-life

Advocate Sarah Bramblette at TEDx Event

January 30, 2015 · 0 comments

ObesityHelp would like to congratulate Sarah Bramblette of Born2lbfat on her upcoming TEDxNSU event on March 28, 2015 in Fort Lauderdale, FL.  Sarah is one of the speakers on the esteemed panel for the TEDx event. Sarah is a member of the ObesityHelp team and a long-term member of OH.  Sarah is

OH2014 Hawaiian Luau Meet & Greet

June 20, 2014 · 0 comments

Join us on Friday Night for the… HAWAIIAN LUAU MEET & GREET sponsored by Lap-Band. LUAU STYLE August in Southern California is absolutely beautiful! Grab your flip-flops, Hawaiian shirt, tropical dress or anything that feels like a summer luau night to you. Let’s have a mini vacation and enjoy all of the milestones

ObesityHelp Conference Speaker Sarah Spano

April 17, 2014 · 0 comments

We’re happy to introduce Sarah Spano (aka LessOfSarah) as a speaker for the 2014 ObesityHelp Conference! Workshop Session: With A Little Help From Your Friends: The Importance Of Support To Your Weight Loss Journey If this is your first conference or your 10th, you won’t want to miss Sarah’s workshop! You’ll

Save The Date-ObesityHelp Annual Conference Coming to Los Angeles CA

February 19, 2014 · 0 comments

For Immediate Release: Irvine, California (February 18, 2014) - ObesityHelp is proud to announce our 11th ObesityHelp Annual National Conference will be held on August 15-16, 2014 in Los Angeles, California at the Manhattan Beach Marriott.  Our national conferences provide opportunities for education, the exchange of information and lots of

Ayeshah Reflects On Her WLS Journey And OH Events

October 13, 2013 · 0 comments

"I went from some of the lowest self-esteem in my life being in the 350's and always walking with my head down...not really knowing what beauty could come out of me in my most authentic- self and now nearly three years post-op, November 16th will be three years, to come

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Dr. Arya Sharma’s Keynote Speech Highlights

October 9, 2013 · 0 comments

Highlights And Insights From Dr. Arya Sharma's Keynote Speech Hello ObesityHelp Members, Well, I am back in my home office after the ObesityHelp National Conference. What a great event it was!  I think I am going to need to soak in the jacuzzi though!  I always make the mistake of