Results of a three-year Cleveland Clinic study indicate that bariatric surgery is more effective for treating Type 2 diabetes when compared to medication alone, even in patients who were not morbidly obese. The study followed 150 patients who were were overweight or mildly obese and had diabetes that was not well
Each year, ObesityHelp.com brings together hundreds of conference attendees that are navigating their weight loss surgery journey with a common goal of weight loss, improved health and wellness. There is always a very special connection among our attendees, one where you can look around the room and know that others right there
My Journey to Mexico for Bariatric Surgery by Charles Sutker OH Username: Chasman I remember that helpless feeling as my physician sat across from me telling me that I was standing at the edge of a cliff. "Now is the time, to lose weight or face a lifetime of battles
Making A Difference In The Fight Against Obesity We would like to say thank you to all of the Bariatric and Plastic Surgery Professionals who are currently sponsoring our ObesityHelp community and advocacy outreach missions. This month, we are proud to feature the following professionals for their commitment to supporting
A Before and After Celebration: Featuring Jillian C. OH Username: JLB15 Weight loss: 105 pounds Surgery type: VSG Surgeon: Michael Potter, MD Fat, Fat, Fat, that's what I've been all my life. At 26 years old, I was sick and tired of it. I couldn't move around easy, couldn't go
Weight Stalls and Plateaus You are keeping your end of the bargain. You are eating right, exercising often, and respecting the weight loss tool you have been given. So, when you step on to the scale and it doesn't budge for weeks at a time, it can be especially frustrating
by OH Member, Mario AKA marioksig I have always been an outgoing and social person. While my personality never changed, my self-confidence certainly did. I have always been a “big” guy. I have battled obesity my entire life. After college, I of course joined the working world and when that
The decision to have weight loss surgery is a big one! There are many factors that go into your decision. Make sure to do your research on the various weight loss surgery procedures, weigh out the pros/cons as they pertain to your behavior patterns. We encourage you to check out
