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

You are currently browsing the Weight Loss Surgery Blog weblog archives for October, 2007.

Weight Loss Surgery: How Has It Changed Your Life?

Posted by Barbara on 07 Oct 2007 at 1:37 pm under Surgery, Uncategorized

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 […]

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Have an Infection Following Weight Loss Surgery? Just Get Happy!

Posted by Barbara on 06 Oct 2007 at 8:36 am under Discrimination, Surgery, RNY

I have a very dear friend who has a bad heart.  This summer he had a pace maker put in. Ever since, he has had problems with the pace maker and has had several surgeries to get this right.  Is his insurance company crying? Are they considering not covering any of these follow up procedures? […]

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