Tag Archive: Gastric bypass

5 Reasons Why You Should Exercise

January 28, 2013 · 0 comments

5 Reasons Why You Should Exercise We all know that exercise can help us to lose weight but there are countless other benefits to working out on a regular basis.  Here are 5 good reasons why you should make fitness a focus in your life: Exercise gives you energy and

Paul Mason Loses 630 Pounds, Needs Plastic Surgery

January 28, 2013 · 0 comments

Paul Mason Loses 630 Pounds, Needs Plastic Surgery Once known as the world's fattest man, 51-year-old Paul Mason has happily shed that unwanted title. Three years ago, Mason underwent weight loss surgery and has lost an incredible 630 pounds. The formerly bedridden Ipswich, England man, who tipped the scales at

Life Is Like A Camera

January 27, 2013 · 0 comments

Life is like a camera Just focus on what's important Capture the good times and focus on them Develop from the negatives And if things don't work out Just take another shot at it... -Anonymous

Lost Only One Pound?

January 26, 2013 · 0 comments

Lost "only "one pound?  This is just a reminder that every pound counts on your weight loss journey!

Is Obesity A Driving Hazard?

January 22, 2013 · 0 comments

 Is Obesity A Driving Hazard? We all know of the many downfalls of being obese.  The social implications, the comorbidities, the medical costs...the list is long!  Now you can add one more consequence.  According to researchers, obese drivers are more likely to die in a car crash than those who

Josh And Mariana Met On OH!

January 22, 2013 · 0 comments

Josh And Mariana: We Met On OH OH Profiles: Josh and Mariana It all started a few years ago on the 20s message board. Mariana initiated the first contact by commenting on one of my photos. From there, we messaged each other back and forth occasionally for the next year

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WLS Helps Aimee Smith Lose 222 Pounds and Become A Triathlete!

January 21, 2013 · 0 comments

WLS Helps Aimee Smith Lose 222 Pounds and Become A Triathlete! "My knees hurt, my back hurt and I had high blood pressure. I was pre-diabetic. I was going down a bad path," said Aimee Smith. When Wisconsin Mom Aimee Smith finally got the courage to weigh herself one day, she

Poem: Proud Of My Bat Wings

January 16, 2013 · 0 comments

Proud Of My Bat Wings by OH Member Laurie Bernier AKA sookie77 My name is Laurie Bernier and I am 2 ½ years post-op.  I have lost 150 lbs since my journey began.  I was at first a WLS spouse (Hubby had his surgery 1 year before me), but I knew

Video: Martita’s WLS Journey In Inspiring Snippets

January 16, 2013 · 0 comments

 Video: Martita's WLS Journey In Inspiring Snippets ObesityHelp.com's Featured Blogger for January, Martita AKA Martitalinda, shares her inspirational weight loss journey in her latest photo blog: Sometimes I Just Like To Go Back!   Now you can enjoy even more of Martita's WLS journey in this beautiful video below!   Not only

Thank You Obesity Advocates!

January 15, 2013 · 0 comments

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