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on 1/13/14 12:51 am - Irvine, CA
Topic: Remembering OH in 1998 and Now

We encourage you to join us as we celebrate ObesityHelp in 1998 and now.  Many members will remember the screens shown in this video and will enjoy the walk down memory lane.  If you're new, you'll like the strides and successes we've had during our 16 years with our members. 

Please like and share on the video from our OH Facebook page. 

We proudly present "Making the Journey Together for 16 Years" . . . . . . . .

Tammy C.
on 1/2/13 9:22 am
Topic: 2013: 20 Funny New Year's Resolutions

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 my own!

1.  I resolve to stop procrastinating about procrastinating!

2.  I will stop sending Facebook messages and emails to my loved ones when they are in the same room as I am!

3.  I will use my treadmill for something other than a place to hang my jacket.

4.  I will not sit at the kitchen table in my PJ's all day.  Instead, I will move my computer to my bedroom.

5.  I vow to never take a laxative and a sleeping pill on the same night!

Click here to read more!

All my best, 

Tammy Colter
Director of Media & PR
Editor-In-Chief
ObesityHelp.com
OH Magazine
Donna D.
on 12/4/12 5:08 am, edited 12/4/12 5:08 am - Cockeysville, MD
Topic: RE: AM I THE ONLY ONE WITH A DECEMBER 29 SURGERY DATE

Hey it has already been 1 year and boy does time flies, how have you made out with your revision? My Rny went great and I am down 122lbs, 22lbs of that was before surgery! So overall I am am pleased with my results!!

HW:338  SW:316 CW:203 GW:190 MY HT IS 5"11"
          

smileyjamie72
on 12/4/12 4:52 am - Palmer, AK
Topic: RE: AM I THE ONLY ONE WITH A DECEMBER 29 SURGERY DATE

My date for my revision is 12/29/11.

RNY 2/26/2002                           DS 12/29/2011
HW 317                                     SW 263 BMI 45.1
SW 298                                     CW 192 BMI 32.9~60% EWL
LW 151 in 2003  
TT 4/9/2003

Normal BMI 24.8 is my GOAL!!!

 

 

 


 

 

 

GBP (RNY) 2/26/02 298 lbs, TT 4/9/03 151 lbs, DS 12/29/11
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1/CW 192 BMI 32.9/GW 145 ~ Normal BMI 24.8
**Revision Journey started 3/2009 Approved 12/12/11**

Darcy S.
on 12/3/12 12:23 am - Clinton, CT
Topic: RE: Wow...it's almost been a year!
My date was Dec 20th!!! So shocking how we've changed right? You look amazing!!!! Congrats!!! Im a little nervouse because it doesn't look like I really dump which is scary to think I could slip. Wish I dumped a little LOL

Keep up the good work and so sorry for your other surgeries.

Darcy

 Decision made weight 265  SW 249 CW 153  9/4/12 next goal 145lbs  OMG                                

manda2108
on 11/21/12 5:51 am
Topic: Wow...it's almost been a year!

How are you guys doing? 

My HW was 280 my SW was 266 my CW is 138. 

I had to have my gallbladder removed in April and then almost 2 weeks ago I had a petersen's hernia/small bowel obstruction fixed via emergency surgery. I dump on sugar and fat so that keeps me in check well. I'm getting in about 1200 calories a day and 80-90g of protein a day. I'm currently not doing any exercise because of the latest surgery, but once I'm fully recovered I'll be back at the gym 3-4 days a week. 

 

 

            
ete77
on 10/9/12 11:51 pm - Pittsburgh, PA
Topic: RE: Down 80lbs today
Omigoodness Tiffany you look beautiful!!! I'm going to check and see if I still have your number in my phone and text you !!! We should chat this week if you have time.

 

Ete 


Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.
Tony Robbins



    

(deactivated member)
on 10/9/12 10:13 pm - Phoenix, AZ
Topic: RE: Down 80lbs today
Hey you!! Miss you. How are you doing! I'm in the same boat :(
smileyjamie72
on 9/16/12 2:39 pm, edited 9/16/12 2:40 pm - Palmer, AK
Topic: RE: Had Duodenal Switch on 12/22/11

It is a type of weight loss surgery.
There is a DS messageboard forum on here, ObesityHelp. 

DSFacts.com

RNY 2/26/2002                           DS 12/29/2011
HW 317                                     SW 263 BMI 45.1
SW 298                                     CW 192 BMI 32.9~60% EWL
LW 151 in 2003  
TT 4/9/2003

Normal BMI 24.8 is my GOAL!!!

 

 

 


 

 

 

GBP (RNY) 2/26/02 298 lbs, TT 4/9/03 151 lbs, DS 12/29/11
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1/CW 192 BMI 32.9/GW 145 ~ Normal BMI 24.8
**Revision Journey started 3/2009 Approved 12/12/11**

Member Services
on 9/14/12 11:33 am - Irvine, CA
Topic: Meet Our Speakers: Ask The Experts!
                       Save the dates: October 5th and 6th!

Come to Atlanta, GA and ask our panel of experts the questions you want answers to!  If you are unable to atend the event, email your questions to:  [email protected] and we will ask the experts to answer your questions and then we will post them on the message boards after the OH event!

Click here to reserve your tickets today!  We hope to see you there!


Mixed Q & A Panel, 
Grads & Professionals

Friday  2:00pm - 4:30pm

Dr.  Paul E. Macik

Performing operations laparoscopically since 1991.  His practice offers Gastric Bypass, LapBand and Sleeve Gastrectomy options.  Also an Instructor for Quarterly In-Service Program of Bariatric Surgery at Emory Dunwoody Medical Center and Northside Hospital.

Jim Blackburn

Jim lost 215 pounds and found a love for running.  With 58,038 Race finishers at an avg time of 01:17:35, Jim finished the 2012 Peachtree Road Race (10k) in 1:07:57, a goal he's worked towards since having Gastric Bypass.

Dr.  Michael Williams 

Dr. Williams principal clinical and research interest include minimally invasive techniques, and the surgical therapy of morbid obesity.  He has been involved in training surgeons in laparocopic techniques in the United States and the Caribbean.  

Beth Sheldon-Badore

Blogger, & Founder of Bariatric Bad Girls. "Melting Mama" as she's known through her blog has been blogging about life since her WLS in 2004.  Her witty, honest approach to life after WLS has inspired and supported thousands.

Dr. Sheldon Lincenberg

Double-board certified, plastic and reconstructive surgeon and a board-certified general surgeon.  In 1995, he created and began sponsoring Pink Ribbons, an annual October event during Breast Cancer Month to benefit breast cancer organizations.

 Courtney aka tripmom02

An active OH member for 5 years and a frequent poster on the VSG forum! She's bringing her post-op experience as a Lap Band to VSG Revision. Courtney has lost 170 lbs and is training for her 1st half marathon in October. Her goal is to complete an Iron Man in 2014!



Professional Q & A Panel

Saturday  10:30am - 11:55am

Scott Steinberg, MD

Fellow-ship trained advanced laparoscopic surgeon. A member of the American College of Surgeons and the ASMBS. 

Qammar Rashid, MD

Fellow-ship trained in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery.  A large part of her practice is breast and bariatric surgery.    

Dr. Dennis C. Smith  

The 3rd surgeon in the world to perform the totally laparoscopic DS and the 1st bariatric surgeon in the world to present the Hand-Sewn Duedenal-Ileal Anastomosis technique. 

Connie Stapleton, Ph.D

Dr. Stapleton is a licensed clinical psychologist, received her doctorol degree from Texas A&M University in Counseling Psychology.  

Donna DeMild, LPBLC

Post-Op and CEO of BodySmart, LLC. Donna works at NJ Bariatrics and is a licensed bariatric life coach. Her focus is lifestyle change after wls.   

Jeremy Gentles

A Ph.D Candidate in Sport Science at East Tennessee State University and for a number of years, served as ObesityHelp's Exercise Physiologist. 


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