Weight Loss Surgery Journey
I had open RNY Gastric Bypass in April 2003 at The Ohio State University Medical Center. I was diagnosed and under treatment for Lymphedema since December 2001, however, I was not yet diagnosed or...
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I am honored to be today’s featured article on ObesityHelp.com – Advocate: A Decade in the Making. I have been a member of ObesityHelp since 2003 and have attended 7 of their events. October 4th &...
View ArticleYOU Can Still Be a Part of #YWM2013 – Join Us!
It’s not too late to be a part of Obesity Action Coalition Your Weight Matters Convention! Registration will be available on-site August 15th. Join us for a day or the entire event. Can’t join us in...
View ArticleAll EARS for #OH2013 in Anaheim
Ready for #OH2013 Getting ready for more education, friends, and fun at the ObesityHelp 2013 National Conference in Anaheim, CA, October 4th & 5th. Looking forward to hearing Dr. Ayra Sharma speak,...
View ArticleTips for Effective Fat Shaming
Before we begin today’s lesson, I feel compelled to point out that a recent study indicates that fat shaming is actually NOT effective in motivating people to lose weight. That, in fact, shaming has...
View Article“You need to get the Lapband surgery.”
In her Hot Topics segment (at 8:30), Wendy Williams discusses Ruben Studdard’s performance on The Biggest Loser then suggests he get Lapband surgery. First, I think it’s completely out of place to be...
View ArticleAdmit It: You Drink Diet Soda
National Health Blog Post Month – Day 9: Just admit it! It’s taboo. Write about something that people do but don’t like to talk about or won’t admit to doing. With a STRAW! Nothing stirs up debate...
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