The decision to undergo weight loss surgery offers individuals an opportunity to improve both their physical and emotional well-being. Obesity is a complex, multifactorial disease that has both physical and emotional impacts. When deciding to undergo surgery, individuals need to be aware of the psychological effects that surgery brings and
My story of tackling weight regain, I imagine, might have elements similar to many of yours. Throughout most of my life, I would lose weight, gain it back plus more, and lose it again. I was a chunky kid. My nickname in grade school was Big Butt Bonnie. I remember
Dating after having weight loss surgery can be a struggle. Let’s be clear though, dating, in general, these days can be a struggle. Particularly after weight loss surgery, there can be a lot of questions that come up about whether to share that you’ve had surgery with your prospective date,
Bariatric surgery brings about a life change that can be stunning in its complexity. No aspect of living remains untouched, nor any person in the personal sphere of a bariatric patient unaffected by these changes. The physical, emotional and mental adjustments of both the patient and their support system are
Facing Weight Regain: I had weight loss surgery over eight years ago. For those of you that are curious, I had RNY Gastric Bypass in February of 2008. And for those of you that are further curious, yes, I’ve regained. It’s not uncommon for a WLS patient to have “bounce
Here we are - in the middle of the Holidays! The Holidays are a special time of year but can bring their own sets of challenges, wonderful traditions and the need for healthier recipes. Check out the articles and resources in Your WLS Holiday Survival Guide! WLS-Friendly Yet Yummy Recipes
I’ve heard it said that the only thing in life that remains constant is change. It seems there are greater times of change at some points in life than at others. And the weeks, months and the first couple of years following weight loss surgery are filled with more changes
We’re happy to introduce Angela Taylor, LCSW as a speaker for the 2014 ObesityHelp Conference! Workshop Session: I Am Changing…And I Am Perfect As I Am! It can be a challenge finding the balance between motivation to change and acceptance of where you are. It is easy to become self-critical rather than
Post Weight Loss Surgery Parenting The Ins And Outs of Being A Stay At Home Mom Being a stay-at-home mom after weight loss surgery has its pro’s and con’s. It takes a strong-willed person with a lot of determination to successfully adhere to a healthy lifestyle after weight loss surgery,
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!)
