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August 22nd – 24th
Join us for three days of fun, inspiration and education in California's capitol! Our event kicks off Friday night with an attendee meet-and-greet hosted by Dr. Eric Mariotti. Don't miss the chance to share your story, celebrate your success and make new friends! More info
Speakers Include:
Keynote Speaker: David Kaufman, MD
Dr. Kaufman is a Harvard educated, Stanford trained reconstructive and cosmetic surgeon. Dr. Kaufman will be giving FREE onsite private consultations. Click here to schedule your consultation now!
Keynote Speaker: Christa Clark, MD
Dr. Clark is an experienced plastic surgeon who offers her creative expertise to meet the individual needs of each of her patients. Dr. Clark will be giving free onsite private consultations. Click here to schedule your consultation now!
Keynote Speaker: Eric Mariotti, MD
Dr. Mariotti is a Bay Area native, and his busy practice consists of aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Mariotti will be giving free onsite private consultations. Click here to schedule your consultation now!
Other Speakers Include:
Bariatric Chef Dave Fouts
Based out of Reno, Nevada, Chef Dave will be talking (and cooking!) up a storm, giving us great advice on creating a healthy post-bariatric kitchen and diet.
Thomas McNemar, MD
Dr. McNemar is a highly skilled plastic surgeon recognized for treating post-bariatric patients who customizes procedures for excess or sagging skin according to each individual's needs.
Even More Speakers: Colleen Cook, Kathleen Nickerson, Jeremy Gentles, Dana Schroeder and Jenn Avery!
Saturday night Casino Social!
Roll the dice, play your hand and win some great prizes from OH!
Bariatric surgery friendly desserts will be served.
Don't miss our great prizes:
-$500 VISA Gift Cards!
-Lauren’s Hope ID Bracelets!
-OH Goodie Baskets!
Get $20 off admission when you use the promotional code: Capitol08
Click Here for updated event details and to purchase your ticket!
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Revision: Lap Re-Sleeve November 10, 2008
Dr. Aniceto Baltasar, Alcoy, Spain
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I'm a patient of Dr. Pennings. I'm about 10 months out & down 126 lbs. Dr. Pennings is very knowledgeble and respectful. I ,too was going to do the lap band & changed my mind & had the RNY.
I feel your pain with the Optifast. I was on it 6 weeks before surgery. At times I wanted to scream! But, it works & is necessary to have the surgery. Keep your eyes on the goal & it will be easier.
In no time you will find the new you and what a wonderful feeling that is!
Blessings!
Hi I am a almost 39 year old female from the outskirts of Spokane. I am having Rny through Dr Pennings of Post falls Idaho. Has anyone here gone to him? He seems to be a well informed Dr who took the time to answer my questions. At first I was having the lap band but after talking to him and my mom I am doing the RNY. My weight at the seminar was 342. At the time of my consult I was at 329.
I knew I have a fatty liver so right after the seminar I started to lose weight thinking “If I get a jump on this I can get my surgery done faster” No such luck! I had my first consultation and was told second week of September. I also needed to lose 30 more lbs. So he now has me on Optifast until surgery. As of today I am at 317. Did any one else have to do Optifast as long as me? I am just very impatient. Wanted to get this done before the kids go back to school. They go back the last week of August. I just wanted to check in and say hi.
Here's the link to my group, if you're interested:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=11189151860
Best of luck to you all!!!
Highest Weight = 295 lbs.
Surgery Weight = 266 lbs.
Lowest Weight = 174 lbs.
Current Weight = 220 lbs.
Goal Weight = 150 lbs. (5'4")