Weight loss surgery is a positive step toward improving your health and quality of life. It is important to commit to a healthy lifestyle to ensure the best results from bariatric surgery. From my experience working with bariatric patients, there are things that will make a difference to your health
Gastric banding — or LAP-BAND® — is a popular weight loss procedure, and has helped thousands of people lose weight since it was approved by the FDA in 2001. During this procedure, an inflatable band is placed around the upper portion of the stomach, creating a small pouch above the
We'd like to give a big shout out of thanks to all of the amazing OH2017 attendees, speakers, sponsors, volunteers, and exhibitors. Also a big thank you to Diana Vogel, the emcee for the 2017 ObesityHelp National Conference. Every single person's enthusiasm and participation helped to make the 2017 ObesityHelp
The decision to undergo weight loss surgery is a complicated one, which is why it should also be an informed one. Patients who arrive at these crossroads often face more than just extra weight. Co-morbidities associated with obesity include diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and other chronic medical conditions. One of
As the ObesityHelp National Conference came to a close, we rolled out the red carpet for our last night together at the OH2017 After Party, sponsored by Platinum Sponsor Premier Protein! The conference attendees looked amazing all dressed up in their favorite evening attire. You'll love seeing all of the photos
I was over the moon when I received an email that someone had requested I write on this topic! The world of fitness after bariatric surgery is a new and sometimes overwhelming world indeed. I guarantee you this, you’ll never regret building a fit and strong physique. With that being
Why I Decided To Have WLS I weighed 175 pounds when I got married in 1977. Throughout the next 40 years, I slowly put on weight. It was very gradual but at my heaviest, I weighed 320 pounds. Since my excess weight was put on over so many years, I
Obesity isn't just a physical disease, it's a mental and emotional disease as well. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), obese individuals are more vulnerable to the obesity-depression cycle. Obese individuals can experience discrimination, bullying as a result of their weight, relationship and career-related issues, and are susceptible to
On Friday nights at the ObesityHelp National Conferences, we always love to have time dedicated to community togetherness. We do this by hosting a Meet & Greet! The Meet & Greet is the perfect place to unwind from the busy day of back-to-back speaker sessions. Attendees can pull up a
The title is a little bit misleading because I was never really lost. I wasn't really getting myself back because I've never changed who I am as a person. However, I was aware of the changes in thoughts and opinions of those around me, and I became more aware as
