Save Today With OH2018 Early Bird Savings! It's the last weekend to lock-in the Early Bird savings to the ObesityHelp National Conference! With the Early Bird Sale, you get $25 off the price of admission. Your OH2018 admission ticket includes access to all Conference activities on Friday and Saturday, with lunch
The good news is that you have had weight loss surgery (WLS)! You have made the best decision of your life to choose to be “healthy”! Sure, not every day is a perfect day. How can we expect or maintain that for ourselves? Realistic, obtainable goals, is the better option.
Why I Decided To Have WLS Weight had been a struggle for me all my life. It became the norm for me to lose and then gain back what I had lost and more. There was always a reason for unhealthy or excessive eating. Reasons such as school schedules, work
Escape Emotional Eating After WLS: Patients who pursue weight loss surgery are motivated by common factors such as eliminating medications, remission of comorbidities such as high blood pressure or diabetes, and reduction in pain. The process of preparing for weight loss surgery can feel overwhelming with the number of doctor
Announcing the OH2018 Friday Sessions & Speakers We are thrilled to announce the OH2018 Friday Sessions & Speakers! Whether you're new to the ObesityHelp National Conferences or a repeat attendee, there will be sessions and activities right up your alley. We're kicking off Friday morning with a Rise 'n Shine Yoga
How Trauma Past and Present Can Sabotage Your WLS Success: Trauma describes a person’s emotional reaction to a significantly threatening or devastating event. Although trauma reactions can be different for every person, they often involve feelings of shock, unpredictable or rapidly changing emotions, intrusive memories, difficulties with personal relationships, anxiety,
Why I Decided To Have WLS I was overweight my entire life--chubby baby, chubby adolescent, chubby teenager. Food was love in my family, so we ate for every occasion. I was a teenager in the 70's when skinny was in, so even though I was only a size 13/15, I
Dip, Dip, Hooray! Healthy lasagna? With this Healthy Lasagna Dip Recipe, that's what you'll have. Lasagna rules, but it's generally (a) high in calories and (b) a mealtime commitment. What if you want a low-calorie lasagna fix that you can enjoy as a snack? This recipe is comfort food that
Wound dehiscence or separation in reconstructive plastic surgery after massive weight loss is unfortunately common. Some sources quote the incidence of wound openings may be as high as 15 - 20%. Several factors influence the occurrence of wound separation. Multiple factors influence the chances of wound breakdown. There are some
Almost a decade ago I did a series of interviews with weight loss surgery patients who were between one and two years post-op. It was one of the most rewarding, and educational experiences of my life. During the interviews, I asked people about their incentive for having surgery. Unequivocally, every
