I recently shared the following post on Facebook: “Weight loss surgery... it's an inside job in two ways! The surgery is done to your innards but the real changes have to come from inside your head and heart!” I thought it was quite funny, and, it’s very true. It is
To exercise after bariatric surgery is important! Obesity is a growing epidemic with more people turning to weight loss surgery as a means for long-term weight loss and improved health after several failed attempts at diet and exercise programs. Unfortunately, bariatric procedures are not the cure all. All weight loss surgery
Life changes after weight loss surgery. While you are losing weight, often times people find themselves in this process and it's not always who they were prior to surgery. The interpersonal changes that occur can impact your marriage & relationships after weight loss surgery, especially if there isn't open communication
Why I decided to have WLS I’m of Cuban origin. I mention this because it begins that way. My weight problems began when I left my country in 2002. I arrived in Mexico, a beautiful country that has given me so much… starting with food! Never in my life had I
Check out the Friday Sessions Full of Motivation & Inspiration! Join us in Long Beach, CA, October 27th & 28th for two jam-packed days of education, support and celebration! We are thrilled to announce the 2017 ObesityHelp National Conference Friday sessions and speakers. Whether you're new to ObesityHelp Conferences or
Congratulations, you have accomplished something that takes courage, determination, and discipline and you should be incredibly proud of yourself. Making the decision to transform your body, and then doing just that, deserves praise. On behalf of everyone who has made that transformation…we welcome you to the other side, where the
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) or Body Dysmorphia is a topic many people wonder about in the WLS community. There are some common misconceptions and mystery as to what it is, so gaining clarity on the matter will help you in understanding BDD. Even more so, what you can do about
What do you tend to say to yourself when you step on the scale and it isn’t moving in the direction you’d like it to? What do you tell yourself when you’ve outgrown your favorite shirt, or you had to ask for a seatbelt extender on an airline? Are the
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is an extremely common public health problem present in 2% to 4% of the general population. It has been linked to the development of hypertension and is a risk factor for the incidental development of stroke, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, and atrial fibrillation (a
