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Barbara Thompson had weight loss surgery in 2000 and went on to write the first patient guidebook, Weight Loss Surgery; Finding the Thin Person Hiding Inside You now in it’s 3rd edition and Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies. Barbara also hosts an internet mentoring program, the Back on Track Program, for weight loss surgery patients who are starting to regain weight. In addition, Barbara is a much in demand national speaker for bariatric practices and patient events as well as speaking for hospitals on obesity sensitivity (what is it like to be an obese patient in a hospital). For speaking inquiries contact Barbara Thompson directly Barbara@BarbaraThompson.net |
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On Tuesday June 17th, I had the pleasure of meeting Caitlin Van Zandt who plays Ashlee Wolfe on the CBS Soap Guiding Light. Caitlin was the keynote speaker at the Walk from Obesity Walk on the Capitol to Raise Awareness about Obesity.
Caitlin who was a size 18 underwent lap band surgery, and the producers […]
My Mother is 93 years old and has spent her share of time in hospitals. My sister, who does not live near by, relies on me for a blow by blow account of what is going on. In all kinds of inclement weather I have had to go outside the hospital to use my cell phone to […]
The author of a new book, The Fattening of America looks at the growing problem of obesity in this country and declares it a lessening problem. Eric Finkelstein recognizes that obesity has doubled since 1980, however since our superior medical services can deal more effectively with the health problems that go hand in hand with […]
If you have more than 20 to 30 pounds to lose, your chances of becoming slim are, well just that, slim. Only 1% to 2% of those who are obese manage to lose a large amount of weight and then maintain that loss. The hormones in our stomach and intestines cause us to experience such […]
It was an absolutely beautiful day yesterday. The temperature was unseasonably high and the sun was shining. Frank and I went to an October fair and walked around the entire day. And I was pain free. I could never have done that prior to my surgery.
My surgery was 7 1/2 years ago and it is sometimes hard […]
Today is the day for the Walk from Obesity although some groups are planning next weekend for their activity. There are events in 69 cities across the country.
If you aren’t part of a Walk activity, plan your own activity for the day. And if you don’t have a Walk in your area, start to get one organized […]
“I had gastric bypass surgery almost a year ago and have lost 95 pounds. I am thrilled with the results but I have a new problem. It is painful to sit for more than a few hours. My tailbone hurts and I need to change positions very often. Does anyone else have this problem?”
Tailbone (coccyx) […]