Editor’s Note: This article by Dr. Arya M. Sharma is part three of a five part series, “Why Bariatric Surgery Can Fail”. Part one can be found here and part two here. Why Bariatric Surgery Can Fail (Part 3) Bariatric surgery is certainly life changing – for better or for
Editor’s Note: This article by Dr. Arya M. Sharma is part one of a five part series, “Why Bariatric Surgery Can Fail”. ObesityHelp will publish the entire series throughout the month of August. Why Bariatric Surgery Can Fail (Part 1) Last week, we looked at bariatric surgery, its risks, its
Editor’s Note: This article by Dr. Arya M. Sharma is about Bariatric Surgery (Part 3) of a 5 part series, “Why I Support Bariatric Surgery”. Links to part 1 and part 2 are located at the bottom of this page. Bariatric Surgery (Part 3) So now, that we have extensively
Happy 4th of July! Have a safe and happy 4th of July with your family and friends. -The ObesityHelp.com Team IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve
Losing weight is one thing; keeping it off quite another. Most of the people I talk to during their pre-surgical psychological evaluations have lost weight at different times in their lives. If there were such a thing as a Lifetime Yo-Yo Diet Club, lots of people would be honorary members.
12 Steps for Exercise Success How many times have you started an exercise program and then quit? You're not alone! Many people start with great intentions but soon lose motivation and end up stopping exercising entirely. For weight loss surgery patients, exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle
June is Men's Health Awareness Month! MIAMI, FL (JUNE 12, 2013) - Most men understand they need to change the oil in their cars regularly and check the brake and transmission fluid. But they seem unwilling to do the same routine maintenance on themselves. June is Men’s Health Month. Even
Many families move to a specific neighborhood because of better schooling and lower crime rates but according to a recently published study, there is another important factor to consider. Researchers from the Drexel University School of Public Health found that neighborhoods with healthier food options within a mile from home
Hot Waffles Star & VSG Success! Chris Waffle, one-half of the comedy-rock duo Hot Waffles, has been entertaining audiences for years. On television, Chris has appeared on the Travel Channel’s America’s Worst Driver, EXTRA and G4’s Attack of the Show. Chris and his music are also featured in the documentary film The People vs. George Lucas. Chris has
Success with weight loss surgery is less about the numbers on the scale and more about the lifestyle and health of the patient. Unfortunately, many weight loss surgery patients do not measure their success beyond the numbers on the scale and this can lead to negative self-image. Why are patients
