BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: It does not discriminate, its victims are: young, old, rich, and poor. Obesity knows no boundaries. Two super morbidly obese men use modern technology supporting one another through the ups and downs of weight loss surgery. They have made it past some tough times and are eager to help others battle their weight struggles. Walk a mile in their shoes to discover hope, courage and strength.

BREIF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Stacey Halprin faces her challenges head on. Stacey reflects on the last five years of her life about compulsive eating, body image and how changing thoughts and behaviors can help achieve long-term weight loss success.

BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: No one wants to be average. Average holiday weight gain is from 4-8 pounds. Find the warmth of fitness even in the cold weather. Chilly temperature tips are a great way to add variety to your exercise routine.

BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Post Weight Loss Surgery (WLS), an exciting time filled with happiness, joy and hope. Those are some of the feelings you expect to happen after WLS. But when post-op relapse occurs it can be frustrating. Jan decides its time to make a lifestyle connection as she chooses to make a complete turnaround and stop undermining her success.

BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Destination: Unknown. There is no magic carpet ride smoothly guiding you into the weight loss surgery journey future. A timely arrival and gentle ride depends on identifying all available post-op tools. Once you have established that you are using the right tools, praise and acknowledgement will be yours.

BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Adjustable, reversible and FDA approved, the Lap-Band system is bridging a viable gap between the weakness of conventional medical therapies and the fears of traditional surgical therapies, as a popular safe and effective weight loss surgery option.

BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Prevent post weight loss surgery relapses from becoming surgery collapses. Structure House Clinical Director, Lee Kerns, suggests considering psychotherapy. The first step is to find the right therapist. A few simple guidelines facilitate the therapist search process.

BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: There are many key elements to consider in selecting your plastic surgeon. Dr. J. Timothy Katzen, discusses several crucial points to contemplate when choosing a plastic surgeon.

BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Reaching a plateau about six months post weight loss surgery, a “salty” trigger snack one afternoon sent this patient relapsing into old, self-destructive behaviors. Long-term recovery takes hard work and a willingness to change even if that means feeling uncomfortable for awhile. It is a struggle to get back on track but three keys to getting and staying there can help you through this phase and ensure long-term success.

BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: What deems a hospital-based bariatric surgery center of excellence? American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery cite 10 specific criteria.