Hi all, Let me introduce myself, my name in Monica and I am the Director of events, Chapters and membership here at Obesity Help. I am so excited to be coming to DC for this great event. I am just like each of you as I too had weight loss surgery. I had surgery on January 14, 2002 - I started my journey at 451 pounds. That was then and now I have lost 266 pounds and I have my life back. Come and let me share how to change the way you think about food - Iwill also be teaching a class on "How to think Thin". You can come in just for the day or take advantage of all the fun things planned. I am looking forward to meeting all of the good people on the east coast. SUSAN MARIA will be coming and cooking for us. Come and meet her and hear her wonderful story. Hope you plan to come and share some time with us. Register online and make your plans to be there. Feel free to contact me if you ahve any question at [email protected] It's a Lifestyle! Monica Ganz, Ph.D.

Calling all interested members to the DC event! OH has planned a great day of training and special surprises. We are working on the schedule as we speak. We have confirmed that Susan Maria is coming to cook for us - What a treat you will not want to miss. She has so much to offer and you will want to hear eveything she has to say. So register now and plan on attending the best conference in DC. I have been told that you have the best members and I am coming out there to see and meet all of you. See you soon, Monica Ganz, Ph.D. 451/185/175

OH National event for 2004 Los Angeles California October 29 to 31, 2004 Universal Hilton Time is running out to register for this year's event. Cost is only $60 if you register by October 15 Registration After October 15 will be $75 You can register for one day if that would work better into your schedule: Friday night only for $25 Saturday for $30 Sunday for $30 If you are registering for only one or two days you must e-mail the registration information - name, address, phone, e-mail address and credit card information to: [email protected] You will receive your registration packet when you arrive and check in with ObesityHelp Here is our Convention Schedule -(subject to change) Friday: Chapter Leader (support group leader) training begins at 1:00 to 5:00 You must make reservations for this event with Monica Registration will open at 3:00 PM Vendor Booths will be open at 6:00 PM Grand Masquerade Ball starts at 7:00 PM to 11 PM 8:00 to 8:20 PM - Hear from Susan Maria with all of her cooking hints Live Music by Planet 80's Appetizers will be served Saturday: 8:30 AM - Vendors will open for you to visit them 9:00 AM - General Session and Welcome 9:10 to 9:30 - Bariatric Advantage Information 9:40 AM to 1:00 Break out Classes You can choose the class and topics that interest YOU 1:00 to 1:45 PM - Lunch will be served 2:00 to 4:30 PM - Break Out Classes 4:40 to 5:00 PM - General Sessions and drawings Classes you can choose between (subject to change) The "new me" coping strategies When thin is too thin - Anorexia and Bulimia Finding my Open Door Head Hunger Sabotage, Depression, Anxiety, and other post op demons Will I think I'm crazy? The Psychological evaluation and other pre op concerns. Massage and Relaxation Boundary Issues Building Self Esteem Lap band Procedure Information pre and post care Nutrition Post Care When the honeymoon is over - prepare for the longest plateau of your life Pilates for post care Cooking with Susan Maria Sticking with the program once you have lost The A B C's of Weight Loss Surgery Success Empower your mind Abuse and weight gain A, B, and C's of Nutritional needs Post op Exercise and Fitness Class Cooking on the GO Weighing less and moving more - how to pick up your pace The Most Important Change you can make is the quality of your life Learning to think like a thin person Life without scales Journey to OZ - Following the path to weight loss surgery Weight loss in Wonderland - advice from a caterpillar Visit with one of the following Doctors Dr. Katzen - Plastic Surgery Dr. Terry Simpson - Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Ramsey Dallal - Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Korman- Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Richard Lee - Plastic Surgeon Dr. Leport - Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Jacqueline Jacques - ND Dr. Quebbeman - Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Dallal - Bariatric Surgeon Sunday: 8:30 AM - Vendors will open for you to visit them 9:00 AM - General Session - on time drawing!! Don't be late. 9:15 to 9:35 - Vitamist will be sharing information about their product 9:40 to 10:00 - Lancaster Hospital Presentation 10:05 to 10:30 - Questcore will be sharing information with you 10:35 to 11:00 - Round table discussion 11:00 to 11:30 - Special Guest Performers 11:30 to 12:15 - Lunch is served 12:20 to 12:50 - Fashion Show time - come and cheer for you favorite stars 12:55 to 1:30 - Awards and weight spell up 1:30 to 2:00 - Closing and drawings Hope to see you all there! Bo McCoy [email protected] 866-957-4636 ext 365

Hello All just a friendly reminder that the National OH Convention is almost here and there are only 5 days left to purchase your tickets before prices go up. I have seen several members from the CA boards that have already said they were coming but this is a NATIONAL EVENT! Come one come all. Stand up and be heard let me know who's coming! Thanks, Larry Irvin Member Services Manager Obesityhelp.com

Come join us for Dr. Simpsons surgeon chat that will begin at 4pm pst and 7eastern. He is extremely informative and fun. Thanks hope to see you there. Larry Irvin Member Services Manager Obesityhelp.com