BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Everyone deserves their 15 minutes of fame. The “Come as you were/Go as you are” fashion show gives weight loss surgery patients their time to shine. The show is a magical culmination of a lifetime of dreaming to be what society considers normal. It is an evening filled with laughter, tears and. hope for everyone.

BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Weight loss surgery support groups creates an outlet allowing patients to work through “all or nothing” negative thinking patterns. Those still struggling post-op with diet slip-ups should take baby steps, committed to changing ingrained old destructive behaviors and habits.