Vacations are wonderful. They are a time when we can be carefree, face none of the daily responsibilities of work or home, spend time with those you love and care about, and to make it your primary focus to have fun. Yeah vacations! When you pack for vacation you take
Editor's Note: The featured photo is of Dr. Guillermo Alvarez and his beautiful Mom! We posted Dr. Alvarez's introduction to his Mom's weight loss surgery journey previously. Below is the transcript and video of their one week post-op update. The OH team will be following and posting their video updates
Staying hydrated is essential to maintaining good health but it’s not always easy to get our recommended daily intake of water in (8 glasses) and it can be especially challenging after you have had weight loss surgery. With summer just around the corner, the hottest days of the year are
If you’ve wondered about the facts on bariatric surgery, I’m going to provide you with the key points for bariatric surgery procedures. Additionally, I’ll discuss solid information about each of the mainstream procedures. Bariatric Procedure Key Points 1) Patients with the band will lose around 40% of excess weight. When
by Tammy J. Colter “I grew up in the hood. I was poor growing up and that’s what we did-we danced. It was our culture.”-John Drury (Big John) Truck Driver “Big John” Drury, 42, has always loved to dance. Growing up in a poverty-stricken Cincinnati neighborhood, dancing was a welcomed
The days, weeks and months following weight-loss surgery can be filled with the joy of finally losing the weight. But be careful of the stories you tell yourself. Some can be affirming, others can be destructive. Do you know which is which? Bariatric Foodie author Nikki Massie examines stories we
Gingered Cauliflower Carrot Soup by The Skinny Chef, Jennifer Iserloh Created exclusively for ObesityHelp members! Soup is a soothing way to calm hunger and to get a good dose of nutrition. Ginger, carrots, and cauliflower contain healing compounds like gingerol that works as an anti-nausea, and vitamin A and C
When that snack attack comes on, you want to be sure to stay on track by limiting your calorie intake. Here are 20 snacks that have 100 calories or less to satisfy your hunger pangs. 20 Snacks with less than 100 calories list: What are some of your favorite low-calorie
Four on the Floor: Self-Care After Weight Loss Surgery My family spent much of my childhood in the kitchen. It is where we ate, but also where we socialized. It is where I did my homework and where we watched television. It was where I attempted to master the art
All In The Family WLS For Mom And Two Daughters When asked if obesity ran in her family, Jayne Slvia responded, “No, I was the pioneer.” At 348 pounds, it was a passage in a book that opened her eyes, prompting her to research weight loss surgery and make that
