Is AspireAssist A Personal Bulimia Machine? Gone are the days fighting obesity by wiring one’s jaw shut, at least mostly. Weight loss surgery has for years been a proven weight loss success for many obese or morbidly obese individuals But, here we go again. A new procedure, perhaps a new
OBESITYHELP TO HOST BARIATRIC INDUSTRY ROUNDTABLE Irvine, CA.-ObesityHelp Inc., the world’s first and largest online obesity awareness focused community, announced today that it will host a roundtable discussion on the Bariatric Industry (weight loss surgery) on January 15, 2013. Key bariatric professionals will attend discussions that will include patient aftercare
Discovering what it means to “love yourself healthy” is key in overcoming the struggles that seem to plague so many of us after achieving extraordinary weight loss. Finding a lifetime of healthy weight management has many aspects towards success. Making healthy food and fitness choices are obvious facets. What has
Four on the Floor: Self-Care After Weight Loss Surgery My family spent much of my childhood in the kitchen. It is where we ate, but also where we socialized. It is where I did my homework and where we watched television. It was where I attempted to master the art
Courage does not always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, I will try again tomorrow.-Mary Anne Radmacher -Photo courtesy of Jridgewayphotos
WLS: Balance in Recovery Post-Op In this informative video, Dr. Connie Stapleton speaks with ObesityHelp (OH) 2012 Caribbean Cruise event attendees about balance in recovery after weight loss surgery (WLS). Addictions, cross-addictions, and recovery are important topics to address in the WLS community. (As well as many other communities, unfortunately!)
All In The Family WLS For Mom And Two Daughters When asked if obesity ran in her family, Jayne Slvia responded, “No, I was the pioneer.” At 348 pounds, it was a passage in a book that opened her eyes, prompting her to research weight loss surgery and make that
Video: Lisa Burwell Shares WLS Advice And Insights Today, after losing 175 pounds, Lisa Burwell feels great. She started a new job, was promoted, and traveled to her favorite vacation spot, Disney World. Best of all, she had a child; and she and Keith are now expecting their second. See
Obesity Paradox: A Little More Fat May Extend Life A paradox is an argument that produces an inconsistency, typically within logic or common sense.-Wikipedia Data from approximately 100 past studies, which included almost three million people, has led CDC researchers to conclude that being slightly obese or overweight (and metabolically healthy)
2013: 20 Funny New Year's Resolutions When it comes to New Year's resolutions, our family members and friends can get quite creative and even funny with what they resolve to do in the New Year. Here a few good ones I have heard along the way...Oh, and a few of
