Dedicated to women's health and well-being

Weight Management

Sponsored By
Include Weight Management information on your My EmpowHER page
Back to Overview
Weight Management

Join the Conversation

ASK health questions, SHARE health stories, and watch videos of women's experiences.
ASK
A Health Question
SHARE
Your Health Story
Sort Results By
Activity Comments Reads
  • H
  • E
  • R
  • S
  • T
  • O
  • R
  • Y
Elaine M

Elaine Shares Her Bariatric Weight Loss Journey (VIDEO)

January 21, 2010 - 11:00am

Elaine allows EmpowHER into the operating room and shares her weight loss story with other women.

Watch this video
Latest Comment by ToddHartley on March 5, 2010 - 1:48pm View Comments
Condition:
1 comments 274 reads
  • H
  • E
  • R
  • S
  • T
  • O
  • R
  • Y
Sherri Shepherd

The View Co-Host Sherri Shepherd Shares How Diabetes Has Altered Her Diet (VIDEO)

February 23, 2010 - 10:16am

Sherri Shepherd, co-host on "The View" and author of "Permission Slips: Every Woman's Guide to Giving Herself a Break," discusses how her mother's death at 41, and her own diagnosis with diabetes, alt

Watch this video
Condition:
0 comments 603 reads
  • H
  • E
  • R
  • S
  • T
  • O
  • R
  • Y
Annie

Annie Shares How Important It Is To Have An Exercise Buddy (VIDEO)

February 8, 2010 - 10:40am

Annie shares if it is important for women to have an exercise buddy helping them to achieve their weight loss goals.

Watch this video
Latest Comment by Rosa Cabrera on February 9, 2010 - 9:01am View Comments
Condition:
1 comments 84 reads
  • H
  • E
  • R
  • S
  • T
  • O
  • R
  • Y
Laurrie

Laurrie Shares When She Realized She Wanted To Have LAP-BAND® Surgery (VIDEO)

January 11, 2010 - 2:29pm

Laurrie introduces herself and discusses when she first realized she wanted to have the LAP-BAND® procedure.

Watch this video
Condition:
0 comments 34 reads
  • H
  • E
  • R
  • S
  • T
  • O
  • R
  • Y
Helen T

Helen Shares When She Decided To Have Bariatric Surgery (VIDEO)

January 6, 2010 - 4:48pm

Helen introduces herself and describes when she knew she wanted to have bariatric surgery.

Watch this video
Condition:
0 comments 38 reads
  • H
  • E
  • R
  • S
  • T
  • O
  • R
  • Y
Anna D

Anna Shares Her Gastric Bypass Experience With Dr. Hajduczek (VIDEO)

January 6, 2010 - 11:26am

Anna introduces herself and describes her gastric bypass experience with bariatric surgeon Dr. Andrew Hajduczek.

Watch this video
Condition:
0 comments 69 reads
  • H
  • E
  • R
  • S
  • T
  • O
  • R
  • Y
Hattie

Hattie Shares When She Decided To Have Gastric Bypass Surgery (VIDEO)

January 5, 2010 - 5:05pm

Hattie introduces herself, recalls the weight loss options she tried, and explains when she decided to undergo bariatric surgery.

Watch this video
Condition:
0 comments 41 reads
  • H
  • E
  • R
  • S
  • T
  • O
  • R
  • Y
Rochelle

Rochelle Shares Why She Decided To Have Gastric Bypass Surgery (VIDEO)

January 5, 2010 - 4:34pm

Rochelle introduces herself, describes why she underwent gastric bypass surgery, and if it was painful.

Watch this video
Condition:
0 comments 23 reads
  • H
  • E
  • R
  • S
  • T
  • O
  • R
  • Y
Ginger S

Ginger Shares Her Gastric Bypass Surgery Experience (VIDEO)

January 5, 2010 - 3:32pm

Ginger introduces herself, describes her gastric bypass surgery, and gives advice for women considering this surgery.

Watch this video
Condition:
0 comments 36 reads
  • H
  • E
  • R
  • S
  • T
  • O
  • R
  • Y
Kristina

Kristina Shares Why She Wanted To Have Bariatric Surgery (VIDEO)

January 5, 2010 - 2:07pm

Kristina introduces herself, explains why she decided to have the LAP-BAND® procedure, and describes the sleep apnea symptoms she used to have before losing weight.

Watch this video
Condition:
0 comments 27 reads

Media Library Watch videos, read articles, listen to audio

View More in the Media Library

Free Weekly Newsletter

Sign up for EmpowHER's weekly newsletter

Featured Provider Discover more about the nation's top provider.

Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence at Tri-City Regional Medical Center

Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence at Tri-City Regional Medical Center

The Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence at Tri-City Regional Medical Center is one of the largest and most experienced surgical weight loss programs in southern California.  Our surgeons have been leaders in bariatric surgery for more than 30 years and have helped more than 18,000 patients achieve increased wellness through weight loss surgery.

View this Provider

HERStory View compelling videos from everyday women

Elaine M
Elaine M
SurvivHER

Elaine Shares Her Current Activity Level (VIDEO)

Elaine discusses the extent of her daily activity.

View this HERStory
View More HERStories