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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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Right after I had my weight loss surgery, I was afraid of fruit. I visualized the tiny opening between my pouch and small intestines and pictured a peel lodged in there causing me incredible pain. That fear kept me from eating fruit for a long, long time.
I have since discovered that eating fruit is not only […]
As of Jan. 1st, 2008, surgeons will be permitted to bill insurance companies for screenings they may do for substance abuse, according to an article that appeared in the December 2007 issue of General Surgery News. With the increasing recognition of the problem of transfer addiction especially in the area of alcohol abuse, bariatric surgeons will now […]
The media was buzzing today about a study just released that shows dramatic remission of diabetes after weight loss surgery. The study followed patients 2 years after weight loss surgery and found that those who had surgery experienced remission of Type 2 diabetes in 73% of cases. Those diabetics who dieted and exercised experienced remission […]
If you are struggling to find a winter activity or sport to help control your weight, you’ll be happy to know that Wii Fit is coming to a store near you (but it probably won’t be until next year)! Wii is the video game console by Nintendo. When using Wii, a remote controller allows you […]
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 […]
I received an email recently from someone who had weight loss surgery and is experiencing hunger. She was asking about appetite suppressants and her question made me wonder if we as post-op patients really need them.
I happen to be a believer in using medication when it is warranted. However I would check a few things before going […]
January is a great time for starting over - for setting goals (or resolutions) and often they involve our weight. But before saying to yourself that you are going on that diet, ask yourself if you are really in the right frame of mind to diet.
Often we see January 1st as the perpetual diet date. […]