OH2025 Conference Highlights: Since 2004, every ObesityHelp Conference has offered a powerful space for the bariatric community to learn, connect, and be inspired. Each event sparks meaningful and often lifelong relationships, shared experiences, and renewed motivation to pursue healthier lives. This year, our 74th conference in Irvine, CA was no exception! OH2025 continued the tradition ...
Hello OH Community! I have finally made the decision to get a revision surgery, sleeve to bypass. A little bit of background... was sleeved in 2012. Now I have regained weight, I have severe GERD with esophageal spasms, I have a really bad migrated hiatal hernia, and apparently my original…
KayLavonne
Due to severe GERD and a failed attempt to repair a hiatal hernia last year I found out today that I will be having another hernia repair surgery and the surgeon also recommended revision from sleeve to bypass. He was driving while he was telling me this so the call…
Kristie B.
Hi! I had gastric sleeve in 2015 and lost about 100 lbs. I had some stuff go on in my life and unfortunately went back to my old ways. Over the course of so many years most of the weight has crept back on. I’m so disappointed in myself and…
Ruby9999
Happy Monday everyone. Saturday was a total wash out and I was feeling tired and lazy from going in so early Thursday and Friday so I just did minimal stuff. Yesterday I did a bit more, but the darn wind was crazy outside which made it a bit cooler than…
ladygodiva1228
I'm 44 yrs old and have been on disability since 2000 for my depression (and debated bipolar II). I have run the gammut of meds - to the point where the font almost requires a magnifier so I can keep it to one page. My therapist has spoken about how…
Jenb1202
Greetings, So I really hit a low point with some financial stress that I went through with a small business I have and reverted back to my old ways of dealing with things - very poor food choices over a couple of months. I feel terrible, but I am ready…
Freewheeler
Well we all did it again made it through another week of either calmness or chaos. The physicals went very well yesterday and I am back again at 4:45 for the second round. I have to make sure all employees have their proper paperwork, respirators, hearing protection, etc. plus meet…
ladygodiva1228
Good Morning peeps. I've been here at work since 4:45 for the annual physicals for the employees. So far everyone who has been scheduled to come in has which is a good thing. We have a couple of more days of nice weather until Saturday when we are supposed to…
ladygodiva1228read my surg report and it says VSG with the S being staples not sleeve. I am not having much luck googling tht, it comes up with sleeve! Did anyone else have staples instead of sleeve ? is that just how they did it 13 yrs ago? Any known complications…
who knows
Good Morning menuer's. I hope everyone had an excellent Easter. We had so much fun at Bob and Adrianna's. The grandkids had a blast playing outside games and there was so much food. One of their friends brought the lamb lollipops which were so tender and delicious, and we got…
ladygodiva1228
2026 is here and I finshed Two 5k events. My motivation is getting the medals at the finish line and Personal Best walking pace on each mile. so far my 15 minutes for one mile. next up.. 5k Dash thru the 80's 2/22/2026 Los Angles 5k 3/7/2026 Santa Anita 5k Derby 4/4/20226 ..... My biggest…
sirenwall
Hard to drink anything always have the full feeling. I guess that is pretty normal. Incisions are healing well. Hoping the feeling of fullness goes away so I can get some nourishment. Taking still softeners is a pain. Looking forward to the next steps.
Debstuartcarman
Weight now is 424 pounds Total lost is about 520 pounds damn..
dansobel2
Hi everyone! I know I’ve been quiet lately, and I’ve missed this community so much. Life has been a total whirlwind! Between a busy work schedule and the chaos of moving into a new place, I’ve barely had a moment to sit down. On top of all that, I…
FloridaMom1994
Weighed in today at 448.6, almost 500 pounds down from being almost 1000 pounds earlier this year
dansobel2
I know its been a Hot Minute since I last posted... Life happened.. I moved back home. seperated from my husband, then he pastaway; unexpectedly. right when I was going to serve him papers for a divorce. But I went to see a Bariatric WeightLoss Clinic where I lived, &…
iclause
Check in after 16 years. My weight is at 123.4, this is the smallest I've been since about middle school. Life is good, can't complain. Still happy with my decision!
SinMinn L.
I'm not by any means wealthy or financially ok I have a lot of pain in my back from the excess skin in my belly I know it will help to have the skin removed not to mention help to get around how can I get approved through my insurance…
Tabjas2
Excelente profesional, muy dedicado a sus pacientes. Gracias a él Dr Suárez mi vida cambió totalmente. El mejor, 100% recomendado.
My experince with Dr. Alvarez and his whole staff was 5 stars from start to finish. The support I recieved since I returned home has been first rate. Recieve a fast response to every email question and any other question. I would highly recommend Dr.Alverez to any one looking to…
Dr. Ferzli really cares about his patients and he is so calm, friendly, and knowledgeable. That made me feel confident about having him as my surgeon. I have spoken to others who feel the same way. Having bariatric surgery is life changing and I highly recommend it!
I highly recommend Dr. Alvarez and his staff at Endobaratrics. I had my surgery 9/24/2025. He is with you before surgery, during and continues support after surgery! can't say enough about him and his staff! they are just awesome! thanks Dr. Alvarez
I really like attending the support groups. They give you a lot of information. Everyone that has had the surgery already is very open to talk about it and share with us. Dr. Ferzli is very knowledgeable and kind and the staff is friendly and helpful. The whole program is…
