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Have you been struggling with your weight for sometime now and feel as if you have ran out of options? Are you contemplating Bariatric Surgery but you are unsure of what to expect. Listens to this interview and learn from the experience of this wife, mother of 3, Registered Nurse, certified Hip Hop Hustle instructor, author, and bariatric surgery patient, Robanne Robin. Robanne has battled eating disorders all of her life including childhood obesity, anorexia, bulimia, and morbid obesity as an adult. At age 37 Robanne was facing major health issues including high blood pressure and diabetes. After two trips to the ER with a pulse over 200 she knew she had to make some serious lifestyle changes, or risk continued health problems. On August 4, 2009, Robanne had lap-roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery and has since lost half of her body weight. She has gone from weighing 300 pounds to 150. After almost giving up on herself, Robanne sought medical help that has saved her life. Through seeking help and putting in the hard work to make major lifestyle changes, she has turned a lifelong struggle with weight and eating disorders into a platform to motivate and inspire others. She now lives an active lifestyle and has launched books and inspirational projects. Robanne works with bariatric patients to motivate them to be successful.
Robanne Robin spent much of her life fighting eating disorders and obesity until she finally balooned up to 300 lbs and new she needed to do something in order to save her health. She had gastric bypass and started eating well, exercising regular and even became a certified hip hop instructor. She spends much of her effort teaching people how they too can make the shift to getting healthy and strong. Robanne earned a B.A. in Communications from California State University Fullerton, and a B.S. in Nursing from Indiana University School of Nursing. The best "degree" Robanne earns on a daily basis is her fitness by getting her STRONG on five times a week at the YMCA in Fishers, Indiana. You may visit Robanne's website at www.getyourstrongon.net Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended for diagnosis or treatment. Please seek the help of your health care porvider before making any changes to your health.
Ridge Burns ministry experience includes ten years as the executive director of Forest Home Christian Conference Center. Ridge is the author of five books and he was the president of God's Kids, now he's the president for the American Missionary Fellowship. Ridge was ordained in the Evangelical Free church and earned his doctorate from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He has been married to RobAnne for 32 years and they have two children, R.W. and Barrett.
Ridge Burns ministry experience includes ten years as the executive director of Forest Home Christian Conference Center. Ridge is the author of five books and he was the president of God's Kids, now he's the president for the American Missionary Fellowship. Ridge was ordained in the Evangelical Free church and earned his doctorate from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He has been married to RobAnne for 32 years and they have two children, R.W. and Barrett.
Ridge Burns ministry experience includes ten years as the executive director of Forest Home Christian Conference Center. Ridge is the author of five books and he was the president of God's Kids, now he's the president for the American Missionary Fellowship. Ridge was ordained in the Evangelical Free church and earned his doctorate from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He has been married to RobAnne for 32 years and they have two children, R.W. and Barrett.