OH2019 Saturday Sessions & Speakers!
July 24, 2019We’re excited to announce the Saturday Breakout Sessions and Q&A Grad panel for the 2019 ObesityHelp National Conference! There's something for everyone, Saturday is packed with education, support, fun, friendships, and celebrations. Make sure to check out the OH2019 Agenda! Also, to stay in the know on conference updates and hang out with other conference attendees, join the private Facebook Conference Group.
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OH2019 Saturday Sessions & Speakers!
 | Alex Concepcion, RDAlex joined Blossom Bariatrics in 2018 as a registered dietitian. He is passionate about helping bariatric surgery patients with weight-related illnesses and preventative care with healthy lifestyle changes. He has expanded his expertise in weight management to add a focus in bariatric surgery.Alex will present new principles that can be applied to your bariatric surgery lifestyle. He will discuss how these principles will maximize the potential of your surgical tool, as well as establish a foundation for long-term success. Join Alex’s session as he explains the principles of nutrition, activity, and mental adaptation as they relate to success with bariatric surgery. Learn More: Macro Adaptation and Nutrition Management for Long-Term Success |
 | Anjy DivineAnjy made the decision to change her life and had Gastric Bypass surgery (RNY) in April 2013. She has lost 110 pounds and has put on 15 pounds of lean muscle mass in the process. With a fondness for bodybuilding, Anjy competes in National Physique Committee (NPC) Figure Competitions.Join Anjy’s session to learn her tips and tricks on overcoming the challenges that daily life brings as a WLS post-op. She will discuss food and fitness, how she stays on track with long-term maintenance, and how she faced her fears and anxieties to become a competitive bodybuilder. Learn More: Overcoming Everyday Challenges: Secrets of a Successful Post-Op |
 | Gina Giarratano-GillandLike many bariatric patients, Gina had been on a roller coaster with her weight all of her life. Her dieting started at the age of 12 with Jenny Craig. As a bariatric post-op, Gina lost 150 pounds and gained a love of fitness. Gina has completed 5ks, 10ks, and half-marathons. Her love of Pound Fitness and Pilates empowered her to become a certified instructor of both.Start the day with Gina's Saturday Rise 'n Shine session. Gina has customized this session so anyone can join, regardless of body or mobility limitations. Pound is a full-body workout using drumsticks. You won't want to miss this fun-filled and energetic fitness session! Learn More: Rise n' Shine: Get Energized With Pound |
 | Lora Grabow, LMSWLora Grabow, LMSW is an obesity medicine provider who partners with medical professionals to empower patients to holistically change their lives. Her approach to health and wellness focuses on something missing in most methodologies, a piece she calls “headwork.” By sharing knowledge, asking questions, challenging perceptions, and delivering the truth, Lora empowers bariatric patients and helps equips practitioners.Join Lora's session to learn about "headwork", an important piece of long-term weight loss surgery success. You'll learn how you can create and use the Headwork tools to build and sustain life-long motivation and support. Learn More: Headwork: Could it be the Missing Piece of Your Bariatric Surgery Journey? |
 | Sameer Murali, MDDr. Murali is an obesity medicine specialist and the lead physician of one of the largest bariatric surgical programs in the world. His interest in this area stems from his own lifelong struggle with weight. During his training, Dr. Murali realized that his struggle with weight overlapped with the struggle of the majority of his patients. He decided to pursue a career in obesity medicine, which offered him the opportunity to better himself while helping his patients.Join Dr. Murali as he discusses how maintenance is the ‘holy grail’ of weight management. You’ll learn the science behind fat production, the mechanics of weight loss after bariatric surgery, expected weight loss and regain after surgery, and practical tips for getting back on track. Learn More: Maintenance, Not an Elusive Dream; Getting There and Staying There |
 | Brian Quebbemann, MD, FACS, FASMBSDr. Quebbemann has been performing bariatric surgery for 25 years and is the Founder of The N.E.W. Program. As a world-class bariatric surgery expert, he is passionate about the fight against obesity and helping patients achieve their best weight, an enjoyable and healthy eating pattern, and an activity level that brings more happiness to their lives.Join Dr. Quebbemann as he discusses the difficulty of permanent weight loss after bariatric surgery. You'll learn why focusing completely on "getting the weight off" doesn't typically result in long-term success. He will explain the three phases of permanent weight loss and the process of a dietary rebuild. Learn More: Phases of Permanent Weight Loss and the Dietary Rebuild - Understanding the Process of Getting to Success |
OH2019 Saturday Q&A: Patient Grad Panel
Do you have a question about life as a bariatric post-op? Join this amazing Q&A Grad Panel ask your questions and learn about Navigating Post-Op Life: Overcoming Challenges, Enjoying Triumphs & Celebrating Successes.
Come and ask your questions to Janine (RNY Gastric Bypass 2003), Ed (Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy 2016), Sean (RNY Gastric Bypass 2007), and Jen (RNY Gastric Bypass 2015). This panel of four has lost a combined total of 763 pounds!
Just raise your hand and let our staff bring the microphone to you to learn what your WLS peers are doing on their bariatric surgery journey!
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