Celebration, Education, and Support at OH2019! It's time for the OH2019 Wrap-Up, the 2019 ObesityHelp National Conference was full of celebration, education, and support! A huge and loud shout-out of appreciation and thanks to all of the OH2019 attendees, speakers, sponsors, volunteers, and exhibitors. Your presence made the Conference so
Bariatric Surgery is NOT a Crutch! Let's compare the fact that bariatric is NOT a crutch and a carpenter building a bookshelf. Imagine a carpenter building a bookshelf. The carpenter gathers all the wood, nails, and tools, but instead of a hammer, the carpenter is given a shoe to hammer
Why I Decided to Have WLS I can remember being one of the bigger girls in fifth grade, probably 10-15 pounds more than most of the girls in my class. Being one of the bigger girls continued with the gap getting wider through my adult years. A few months post-pregnancy
Those going through the pre-weight loss surgery workup may ask why they must have so many labs done?! If you’re anything like me, the thought makes you queasy. I promise there is a good reason, though, and even more reasons to make sure you have those labs checked regularly for
These mini pumpkin pies is another great recipe from Hungry Girl! They are great for sharing with family and friends! The recipe makes 12 bite-sized individual servings, each one is only 41 calories. Enjoy the delicious flavors of pumpkin pie at your next get together. Mini Pumpkin Pies Recipe Recipe
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Many things change after weight loss surgery, particularly all things food-related. These changes can be overwhelming and difficult to incorporate into your new lifestyle. Some challenges in eating healthy may include a lack of hunger, difficulty adjusting to the preparation of smaller portions, or feeling like you must eat differently
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time but has challenges with food, relationships, and stress. That's why we created this Bariatric Surgery Thanksgiving Survival Guide to support you. Before bariatric surgery, most of us focused on the food at Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is so much more than food. It is about family, friends,
Exercise, or physical activity, includes anything that gets you moving, such as walking, biking, or swimming. Regular physical activity is important for everyone, but it is crucial for people with diabetes and those at risk for diabetes. Diabetes is a problem with your body that causes blood glucose (sugar) levels
For some, exercise is a natural reaction to a stressful day, needing to feel or look better or just wanting better health. For others, it can make them quiver at the thought of putting on workout clothes. Questions like, What do I do? How do I make that happen? Who can
