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Hope & Help for the Pain of Regain
Join 17 year WLS veteran Colleen M. Cook for both a shot in the arm and a kick in the seat as she shares lessons from long-term losers and imparts insight, inspiration, and hope for WLS patients struggling with extended plateaus or weight regain. Her thoughts, stories, and personal experiences will inspire and motivate you to reach and maintain your optimum weight loss.
Also, don't miss her Keynote on Friday: Nothing Succeeds Like Success
We hope to see you in Atlanta, GA October 5th and 6th! Click here to book your ticket today!
Fast Facts About Colleen
-Colleen is the author of The Success Habits of Weight Loss Surgery Patients.
- She is the president or Bariatric Support Centers International, a company that specializes in providing education and support services for weight loss surgery patients and the professionals who serve them.
- Colleen currently serves on the National Advisory board for the Walk From Obesity.
-Known as Ms. Enthusiasm, Colleen helps men and women from all walks of life recognize their extraordinary potential and then inspires then to aspire.
Your profile pic is beautiful! You look amazing. Thanks, Elain.
My BMI was 62.8 and Dr Nguyen had no issue with doing my VSG. All be it, like others, I was to show weight loss pre-surgery; just to prove compliance and a willingness to follow the progam. Dr. N and Dr. Sampath work out of West Coast Bariatric in Richmond BC.
Not sure it will help you, good luck! Heather
I am new to OH and I do not meet the criteria for bariatric surgery in Manitoba ( bmi of less than 47 ). My BMI is too high. Does anyone know of any surgeons who will work with people with a BMI of 60 ? Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
Jacqueline
Can you use an ice pack, or ask your surgeon or doctor if you can use a topical anti-inflammatory cream, like, Biofreeze or Traumeel.
See what your doctor says and if it is ok to use this.
Traumeel I've seen at Save on Foods and Biofreeze I have found in the physiotherapist office.
What about getting massage theraphy, or accupuncture both work on my back.
Take care of yourself, will we see you at this Thursday's meeting or are you laid up in bed?
Hope you feel better soon.
Suzanne
Hello everyone
Just to let everyone know our next weight loss surgery support meeting for will be Thursday, September 6th at Mt. St. Joseph's Hospital, 7:00 to 8:30 pm
(use Prince Edward Street entrance) take the elevator to 1st floor, turn left come a few doors down to Sister Germaine Roy conference room.
Our meetings are open to pre-op, post-op, spouses, support people or anyone that's wanting to know about weight loss surgery and needing support.
Any questions please email us at [email protected]
Hope to see you all at the next meeting.
Suzanne
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