Bariatric Surgery Before Pregnancy Benefits Children’s Health Editor November 7, 2012 Breaking WLS News Bariatric surgery does more than improve the patient's health. Children of obese women who have weight loss surgery prior to conceiving are less likely to suffer from risk factors leading to cardiovascular disease than children of obese women who don’t have the surgery.
The Power of Positive Thinking ross October 22, 2012 Fat to Fantabulous In the latest episode of Fat to Fantabulous, weight loss success story Carla Ferrer explains how to cultivate and maintain a positive attitude to achieve anything you set your mind to.
Letting Go of Judgment and Saying Hello to Personal Growth ross October 17, 2012 Fat to Fantabulous People who have struggled with obesity know just how hurtful it can be when someone passes judgment on them for their appearance or behavior. Yet, often, those who suffer this type of criticism are often quick to judge others as a kind of defense mechanism. In this episode, speaker and author Carla Ferrer explains how letting go of judgment can help others flourish, and bring a greater sense of personal fulfillment.
Nearly Half of Weight Loss Program Participants Drop Out gwhqadmin August 13, 2012 Breaking WLS News 1 Comment A recent study showed that 43% of people involved in a weight loss program dropped out before they reached their goal. The drop-out rate was significantly lower for participants who had bariatric surgery, while more than half of those who did not have the surgery quit before achieving their target weight.
Carla Ferrer: Finding the Gift in Challenging Situations emmy July 27, 2012 Fat to Fantabulous Weight loss success story Carla Ferrer talks about how challenges can represent an opportunity to achieve even greater personal growth in the latest episode of Fat to Fantabulous.
Obesity Carries Stigma, Even After Weight Loss Editor July 5, 2012 Breaking WLS News, Features Women who were once obese and lost the excess pounds were found less attractive than women who maintained a stable weight, a recent study shows.
New Gastric Sleeve Recommendations Offer Best Practices for Surgeons gwhqadmin June 29, 2012 Breaking WLS News A new consensus statement on best practices for gastric sleeve surgery aims to foster standardization and improve safety for the popular weight loss surgery procedure.
Carla Ferrer Shares What Works Better Than Diets or Surgery Editor June 26, 2012 Fat to Fantabulous, Features Carla Ferrer shares the secret to weight loss success in the latest episode of Fat to Fantabulous, and how changing your mindset can help you achieve any goal.
