Support groups are especially important for those of us that have had weight loss surgery. ObesityHelp recognizes the importance that support plays in a weight loss surgery journey. One of the ways is through the ObesityHelp Support Group Leader Program. OH support groups provide emotional support and the exchange of
Thank You Obesity Advocates! We would like to say thank you to the Bariatric and Plastic Surgery Professionals who are currently sponsoring our ObesityHelp community and advocacy outreach missions. Each month, we will feature a few of our sponsors. Please join us in thanking the following professionals for their commitment
Ten Tips for Battling Food (and Family) Over the Holidays 'Tis the season ready or not! The holiday season can be one of the most joyful times of the year with its dazzling colors, familiar music, social gatherings, and yes, food, food and more food! For those who have recently
Ratliff is Now Loving Life! by Lynn Wiesen, Communications Coordinator at United Regional Health Care System OH Magazine “Since I was 13 years old, I have either been trying a new diet or visiting a diet doctor,” says 29-year-old Brittany Ratliff. “And other than my nine months of pregnancy, there
Making A Difference: An Interview with Dr. Raymond Taddeucci An OH Magazine Interview Do you ever wonder why your bariatric surgeon chose their profession, or why he or she cares so much about the fight against obesity? Or perhaps you have other questions you would ask? OH Magazine recently had
OH Magazine Presents: A Dream Comes True! Dawn Wins A Free Lap-Band Surgery! “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” C.S. Lewis Every year, beginning on New Year’s Day, The Bariatric Care Program at Palms of Pasadena Hospital sponsors a contest
Acetaminophen Risk After Bariatric Surgery? A study conducted at San Francisco's California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) has indicated that some patients who have had certain types of bariatric surgery may be at risk for liver failure due to acetaminophen poisoning. Out of 54 acetaminophen-induced liver failure patients in the study,
Did WLS Play A Major Role In Fatal Accident? by Tammy J. Colter, OH Magazine, Editor-In-Chief It was a warm summer day in July 2011 when James Heaney, a retired Plainfield, N.J. police officer, set out for what was to be a nice, leisurely day of fishing with a friend.
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
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.
