ObesityHelp Events: Support, Education And Fun!
September 28, 2013Support, education and so much fun is just a few days away!
Come join us in Anaheim, California on October 4th & 5th at the ObesityHelp National Conference!
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Arya Sharma
World-renowned thought leader on obesity prevention and management. With over 350 scientific publications on topics ranging from molecular genetics to bariatric surgery…Read Full Bio
Breakout Session Speakers
Michelle English, BSN
Whole foods Chef & Nutrition Educator, Michelle is passionate about introducing people to nutritious comfort foods while helping others develop a healthy relationship with food…Read Full Bio
Chris Waffle
One-half of the comedy-rock duo Hot Waffles, Chris has been entertaining audiences for years. On television, Chris has appeared on the Travel Channel’s…Read Full Bio
Alejandro Quiroz, MD FACS
Dr. Alejandro Quiroz is a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, and one of a very few international surgeons licensed in both the United States and Mexico. He received his…Read Full Bio
Milton Owens, MD FACS
One of the most experienced bariatric surgeons in the United States. To date, he has performed approximately 8,000 weight loss surgeries, including gastric bypass, gastric…Read Full Bio
J. Timothy Katzen, MD FACS
Dr. Katzen is dedicated to helping weight loss surgery patients achieve a better contoured shape with plastic surgery. He has created innovative plastic surgical techniques that minimize scars…Read Full Bio
Dr. Arya Sharma
World-renowned thought leader on obesity prevention and management. With over 350 scientific publications on topics ranging from molecular genetics to bariatric surgery…Read Full Bio
Diana Vogel, MFT Intern
As a bariatric patient herself, Diana brings a lifetime of knowledge and personal experience melded with her professional experience as a therapist. She is…Read Full Bio
Walter Lindstrom, Esq.
In 1996, Walter Lindstrom became the first person to establish a national advocacy practice devoted to helping patients and health care providers fight for access to all forms of…Read Full Bio
Mary Wight, R.D.
Mary Wight, RD, is a registered dietitian working with patients in the field of weight management at Olde Del Mar Surgical and the XiMED Center for Surgical and Medical…Read Full Bio
Group Discussion & Fitness Leaders
Beth Badore
Known as “Melting Mama” in the weight loss surgery and blogging communities. Beth inspires those around her with her wisdom, irreverent humor and wit. Beth is maintaining a loss of…Read Full Bio
Nicole Bullock
This Beauty and the Bypass blogger struggled with her weight since childhood, and decided to utilize weight loss surgery as a tool to reclaim her health. She had a…Read Full Bio
Michelle Vicari
Known for her blog, The World According to Eggface, Michelle struggled with obesity since the time she was a child. At age 35 she found herself in a Size 28, on 8 medications…Read Full Bio
Robanne Robin
Robanne Robin is a wife, mother of 3, Registered Nurse, certified Hip Hop Hustle instructor, and author. She has battled eating disorders all of her life including…Read Full Bio
Richard Kalasky
In 2009, Richard Kalasky weighed in at over 348 pounds. He suffered from uncontrolled sleep apnea, high blood pressure, and was advised by his doctors that he could no longer…Read Full Bio
Dan Benintendi
At one time, Dan used to think his journey away from obesity was just about what the scale says, today he could care less about what the scale says. Dan Benintendi went from…Read Full Bio
