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My Bariatric Life

In 2003, I made a decision that would forever change my life. Since that time, I have been following a program of lifetime obesity disease management to sustain long term weight loss. It began with bariatric (weight loss) surgery followed by changing the way I eat, mild exercising, and attending a support group (NOT my surgeon's support group). Today, I'm a size medium and living life larger than ever!

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Hair Loss After Gastric Bypass Surgery - My Bariatric Life

So here we are, managing a precarious balance between what was then and what is now. We are still fragile at this point, and a spill might land us anywhere between a chipped ego or a burning wreck of our self-esteem. After all, each of us is different. Tough as leather here, tender to the touch there. We are excited, and we are... Read more Chevron

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Merely Me

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I am a published writer who suffers from depression and MS

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Depression: Getting Out and About Despite Sadness

Hi everybody Yesterday was a rough day for me. Actually it has been some rough weeks. I could feel my symptoms of depression return due to extreme stress. And I have not been doing what I advise to others who have depression. I have been hermiting. To some extent being still, keeping stressors to a minimum,... Read more Chevron

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Family Lifestyle Therapist and R-PA

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Pastor Rick Warren Does The Daniel Plan

I have been haranguing my religious leaders since my early 30s to consider devoting some time at the pulpit to discussions regarding health, diet, fitness and lifestyle. Many of my fellow congregants are quite hefty. And after all, if you believe in G-d then among tenets of my religion is the belief that (a) we are merely loaned out bodies,... Read more Chevron

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Lisa Emrich

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Musician, Patient Advocate, Author of 'Brass and Ivory' blog, and Founder of the 'Carnival of MS Bloggers'

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The JC Virus Antibody Test Goes Public

Biogen Idec was pleased to announce last week that the FDA has approved an update to the prescription labeling of the drug Tysabri (natalizumab), their monthly IV monoclonal antibody medication for MS. The prescription label now includes information regarding the increased risk of developing progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML)... Read more Chevron

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Dr. Cynthia D. Haines, M.D.

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Naming and Avoiding Weight Loss Pitfalls

Remember that song by Huey Lewis? "I want a new drug, one that does what it should. One that won't make me feel too bad, one that won't make me feel too good." One of my "drugs" of choice: eating while sitting in front of the television. It's oh-so-bad and oh-so-good all at the same time. It's one of my go-to bad behaviors when I'm stressed...when... Read more Chevron

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