Are you ready for some sun, sand, and support? We warmly invite you to join us for the Bariatric Connect 2024 National Conference in Newport Beach, California, this September 20th and 21st! Immerse yourself in the warmth of a supportive community and embrace unforgettable moments of celebration and face-to-face interactions.
Why I Decided to Have WLS On February 11, 2018, I was 41 years of age with a BMI of 43 and obviously overweight. I was no longer enjoying my life. I was not always morbidly obese. I was able to go hiking, bike riding around campgrounds and neighborhoods, enjoy
It has become a favorite tradition at the ObesityHelp National Conferences that Friday evening is the Meet & Greet Costume Party. The OH2018 Meet & Greet Costume Party was a huge hit and attendees had a blast! The Meet & Greet Costume Parties are always fun and a special time
Why I Decided To Have WLS I was overweight my entire life--chubby baby, chubby adolescent, chubby teenager. Food was love in my family, so we ate for every occasion. I was a teenager in the 70's when skinny was in, so even though I was only a size 13/15, I
Why I Decided to Have WLS I have been overweight most of my adult life, beginning at age 17 when I gave birth to my oldest daughter. I went on a diet approximately every three years up to age 50, when I essentially gave up (I am 61 now). I
We're in the Holiday season, with Halloween and Thanksgiving behind us, we still have to navigate through the winter holidays. One way to get through this busy (and fattening) time of year is to learn how to do recipe makeovers that modify higher calorie recipes so they are lower in
Driving home from work last week, I was surprised to see several kids outside in my neighborhood in New Jersey. I first thought I had worked straight through the summer, and it was Halloween already. Then I assumed it must have been a party of some kind in my usually
On ObesityHelp, I'm known as Berduboy but if you go to an ObesityHelp National Conference, I'm Kevin Stephens. On February 8, 2011, I had RNY weight loss surgery and have lost 220 pounds. I've changed my life in many ways so I can maintain my weight loss and continue living
Childhood Obesity Controversy A Fargo-Moorhead, ND woman is taking on childhood obesity in a very controversial and what some say is an inappropriate way. The woman, known only as Cheryl, called a Y-94 radio show to announce that she will be handing out letters instead of candy to trick-or-treaters whom
