I'm here! I am now going thru the process of trying to get approval for a lap-band procedure. I saw a psychiatrist yesterday, for the mental health clearance, and I see my primary care provider today. I would love to hear about your experience. I also hope to have my surgery at GW. Did yours go well?

Hi all, Celebration on the Hill 2006 is an American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network event celebrating cancer survivorship and empowering survivors and others to advocate for laws that will help fight the disease. On September 19-20, 2006, nearly 4,000 American Cancer Society "Celebration Ambassadors" will gather in Washington, DC for Celebration on the Hill 2006--a unique event that will show our country's lawmakers how the American Cancer Society is waging the fight against cancer in communities nationwide. I was chosen as an Ambassador last year, and as an advocate I am personally sending a message to our government that now is not the time to cut funding for cancer research. 4,000 Celebration Ambassadors will represent every state and every congressional district in the country; 5,000 American Cancer Society Wall of Hope banners will represent every Relay For Life event in the nation; and the 3 million signatures on those banners will represent every American ever touched by cancer. The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life Wall of Hope will be the largest temporary monument ever constructed in our nation's capital. Remembering those lost to cancer, those still fighting and those who have survived the battle, the monument will speak most loudly to our hope that a cure is close at hand. While survivors and volunteers gather in Washington D.C., hundreds of thousands more, inspired by the effort, will participate and celebrate at home making Celebration on the Hill a truly national event and a historic marker in our nation's war on cancer. You can join Celebration at home by clicking this link and seeing what you can do that day at home http://www.celebrationonthehill.org/celebrationonthehomefront.asp. I am proud to be a part of this awesome event and hope that you will take a part in it as well. If you live in or around Washington plan to come down to the National Mall at 7:00 pm on the 20th for the Luminaria ceremony. If you've ever been to a Relay For Life in your community you know what an awesome experience this is...just image it on a national level. You can also learn more about Celebration on the Hill at www.celebrationonthehill.org. and If you would like to get involved with the Cancer Action Network check out www.acscan.org. Thanks and I'll be sure to send everyone a link to my photos from Celebration when it's done. All my best, Debra

9/11 is a sad day for many...Today please answer to this post by placing your name in your reply. May God rembember all of the the injured, the dead and members of their families. May he Protect us and free us from the battles of our enemies. Lord, I ask you today to Look upon all those who are in need of your comfort today as 9/11 approaches, Send in your 's to love and protect us all. Amen Thanks for your Support! 1 Missy~9/11 family member injured but also survivor.

Dr. Fullum's new practice cordially invites each of you to the open house being held tomorrow, August 22, 2006 from 6pm -9pm at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore MD. It will be held in the Learning Centers Rms A,B,and C. Please note that our support group meetings will now be held on the 3rd Thursday of the month at the Greenbelt Marriott. I am heading up support group services. We have added another component, a pre-op mandatory class called Bariatric101. Dr. Fullum is implementing some really great things for us post-ops as well. Hope to see you there... Valerie

Hi You might want to post this to surrounding state boards as well as he has many patients that come from neighboring states - Virginia, Maryland, etc. His patient reviews are posted here (in case you enjoy reading those - I did ): http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/bariatric+surgeon+reviews+Joseph+Afram+c.html Best of wishes, ~Tooter