Get answers to our most commonly asked questions about ObesityHelp National Conference. Please check this guide before contacting us.
Get answers to our most commonly asked questions about ObesityHelp National Conference. Please check this guide before contacting us.
I’m in the pre-op stages of my journey, should I attend?
Definitely! It is a great way to learn about the next stages of your journey, while also building a support system with the people you meet at the Conference. You’ll have the opportunity to attend a variety of sessions, ask questions during the Q&A panels and even try free sample products in the Exhibitor area.
Is there value in attending the conference if I am a long term post-op?
The value to long-term post-ops are immediate and long lasting. Members that have attended ObesityHelp conferences years ago, still fondly post about their conference memories and many have become regular attendees. As a long-term post-op, you’ll have an opportunity to connect with other long-term post-ops, learn new to share experiences, motivated by other attendees, speakers and break-out sessions, and become rejuvenated with your own healthy lifestyle as a post-op.
I’m scared to attend because I have had some regain. I’m not sure if I should come?
You aren’t alone with experiencing regain, there are others in attendance that are struggling with regain too. There are also attendees that have regained and found ways to combat it. You will be accepted, receive great information and be supported at the same time!
I’m a bariatric professional, can I attend?
Absolutely! Bariatric professionals are welcome and encouraged to attend. If you’d like any additional details, please contact us!
Phone: 1-866-WLS-INFO (957-4636)
Kim: Ext. 386
Rusty: Ext. 397
We truly believe that we are making the journey together! The support people in our lives are essential, we welcome and encourage you to bring anyone that you want involved in your weight loss surgery journey. Many people that attend our conferences bring their spouse, partner, co-worker, friends and family members!
No ID is required and there is no age limit, however please keep in mind that some topics may not be appropriate for children.
As soon as you purchase your tickets, you will be sent an email with your ticket attached. Please print-out your ticket and bring it to the conference registration the day-of the conference.
We do not require a specific dress code. Here are some suggestions for the various parts of the conference:
Day-time sessions: Since you will be sitting in sessions all day, we highly recommend dressing for comfort! Sometimes the rooms can be on the cool side, if you get cold easy, you may want to dress in layers or bring a sweater.
Friday Night Meet & Greet: The meet & greet is a Halloween costume party. Make sure to pack your favorite costume if you’d like to participate (costume optional).
Saturday Night Fashion Show & After Party: While some people tend to get more fancy in dressing for the fashion show and the closing party, we want you to be comfortable and enjoy yourself, so please use your discretion in choosing your outfits.Keep in mind, there is a photo booth to drag your friends into, and our photographer will be snapping away the whole evening!
Sign-Ups: We’ll have a fashion show sign-up form available soon! Watch for the sign-up announcement on the ObesityHelp Conference Facebook page.
Outfits: We want you to wear what you love! The Fashion Show only requires an outfit that you feel great in and want to be photographed in. It can be work clothing, casual clothing, activewear, or as dressy as you want to be. Totally your choice!
You will not need to pre-select your sessions prior to the conference. When you check-in at registration, you will receive a packet that includes the conference agenda, that will list which room the sessions are in. The doors will also be labeled.
They vary depending on the surgeon but overall you should expect the plastic surgery consultation to be very similar to an office consultation. Consultations last 30 minutes and include an exam to go over your concerns about excess skin and contouring.
Be prepared to discuss:
• Your expectations and desired outcome
• General health status, medical conditions & treatments, allergies, and previous surgeries
• Your surgery options and recommended course of treatment, as well as likely outcomes
There is one registration price and it's all-inclusive; you can choose to use it only one day if you wish, but there is only one price. We’d love to see you whenever you can make it!
Absolutely! We have staff on hand that will help you purchase your ticket and get you registered.
Here are some ideas:
1. Notebook: Many attendees find it helpful to bring a small notebook so that they can take notes during the sessions, as well as to write down the contact information for the new friends they make at the conference.
2. Camera: If you’d like to capture some of the memories made during the conference, a camera is a must!
3. Before Photo: If you are post-op, it is great to bring your “before” photo to share with your peers.
4. Spending Money: There is an exhibitor area where some of the vendors sell their products during the conference.
5. Dancing Shoes: There is a lot of opportunity for dancing on Friday & Saturday!
6. Clothes that no longer fit you: We have a clothing exchange, feel free to bring clothes to donate. AND room in your suitcase to take some home!
7. and most importantly, bring YOU!
Your OH2019 ticket will include lunch on Saturday, and beverage stations will be available on both days. For other meals, attendees have many selections nearby and onsite.
Clothing donations are appreciated and will go to another person making their way through their WLS journey. Don’t leave empty handed, swap your clothes out for ones that fit you at your new size! You don’t have to donate to walk away with new clothes of your own. More details here.
This will be an interactive session where panelists will answer questions submitted live from the audience. To ask a question, simply raise your hand and when the moderator calls on you, stand up so our staff member can bring you a microphone. The moderator and staff will work to help keep the Q & A moving so we can get in as many questions as possible during the session and stay on schedule.
Overnight Valet Parking for registered hotel guests is discounted to $13.00 per car per day. Daytime valet parking for attendees of the conference is discounted to $10.00 per car per day. Onsite self-parking is complimentary for all attendees. No resort fee charged.
With the support of our Platinum Sponsors, PatchMD and Premier Protein, we are pleased to announce that ObesityHelp has implemented a financial need-based program for conference tickets. A huge thank you to both sponsors!
Please note - there are a limited number of scholarships and they cover the cost of a conference ticket only. It does not include travel, lodging or meals. Intial consideration is given to first-time attendees that have not previously received a scholarship.
At this time, we are no longer accepting scholarship applications! Current applications are being processed and recipient will be notified of their scholarship status.