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Delicious Double Layer Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Double Layer Pumpkin Pie Recipe

November 19, 2015 · 0 comments

I love cheesecake and I love pie…so what better way to satisfy both cravings with this double layer pumpkin pie! This is a back of the box recipe that I found a long time ago, and it's always a hit with family or guests. I wanted to make it more

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FTC Sues Weight Loss Company Roca Labs

November 18, 2015 · 0 comments

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC, Plaintiff) has sued Roca Labs (Roca Labs Nutraceutical USA, Inc. and their principals, Defendants), a weight loss company for allegedly making baseless claims for their products and using "gag clauses" to prevent customers from writing negative customer reviews and testimonials on their company and products.  Roca

Let’s Talk Turkey Giveaway, $250 Value

November 17, 2015 · 0 comments

Here at ObesityHelp.com, we’ve been reflecting on what we are thankful for this year. Over the past 17 years, we’ve had the privilege of hosting thousands of message board discussions and wls journey stories. The diversity of experiences and perspectives have greatly enriched our lives. We are thankful for you all, the

Fall Fitness Giveaway, $293 Value

November 17, 2015 · 0 comments

Here at ObesityHelp.com, we’ve been reflecting on what we are thankful for this year. Over the past 17 years, we’ve had the privilege of hosting thousands of message board discussions and WLS journey stories. The diversity of experiences and perspectives have greatly enriched our lives.  We are so thankful for all of you, the

Food & Fitness Tracking

Stay On Track with Food & Fitness Tracking

November 16, 2015 · 0 comments

Food & Fitness Tracking: You've had weight loss surgery, lost a significant amount of weight, and now you have either experienced a stall in your weight loss or have even gained a little (or a lot) of weight back. What should you do? Over my many years of counseling post-op bariatric

Thank You to #OH2015 Sponsors, Speakers & Exhibitors

Thank You to #OH2015 Sponsors, Speakers & Exhibitors

November 15, 2015 · 0 comments

We want to thank the wonderful sponsors, speakers and exhibitors at the #OH2015 National Conference in Cary, North Carolina. We deeply appreciate their support of the bariatric community as we work together to combat obesity. Thank You to the #OH2015 Sponsors Platinum:  Premier Protein & A Lighter Me Gold:  COSMED & Apollo Endosurgery * Please

Thanksgiving Bite recipe

Nik’s Thanksgiving in a Bite Recipe

November 13, 2015 · 0 comments

You see meatballs…I see a “Violet Beauregard” moment.  If you ever saw Charlie & the Chocolate Factory you know Violet Beauregard is a spoiled and indulged little girl who won a tour of the famed factory, only to meet her demise when she tried a piece of candy that was supposed

Pill to Lose Weight Without Surgery

November 12, 2015 · 0 comments

Is it possible to take a pill to create a gastric balloon and lose weight without surgery?  Allurion Technologies believes you can.  In fact, they've created the Elipse device which, according to Allurion Technologies, is “the first procedure-less gastric balloon” and suggests that it might be used to help those with a

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Exercise Is Important: Why It’s Good to Sweat

November 12, 2015 · 0 comments

Many of us have heard over and over, likely more times than we can count, that exercise is important and that we should be doing more of it. So much emphasis is put on the fact that exercise has health benefits, but we rarely go into detail about those advantages. We

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Sleep Study, What Should I Expect?

November 11, 2015 · 0 comments

One of the common co-morbid conditions is sleep apnea.  Obstructive sleep apnea is prominent with people that struggle with obesity.  The airway of someone that is obese can become obstructed by large tonsils, enlarged tongue and increased fat in the neck, all pressing on the airway when the pharyngeal (throat) muscles