this will be my first...................... can't wait to talk to everyone!!!!!! I will probably be the only one in a wheelchair.........................complications after surgery. Would love to meet everyone of yall!!!!! Lea call me and lets meet up there!! New orleans is a very fun city!!!!!!!!!!

Well good news I just spoke to the patient advocate, I have my first appointment next friday 8/26/11, in Metairie. I am so excited, do you know all of what will happen at this first appointment?

What??? I will go with you!! Call me!

I think someone needs shirt!

 Each day, those of us in the ObesityHelp.com Member Services Department receive phone calls from OH members and visitors who are seeking help in finding a bariatric or plastic surgeon. Sometimes, it is really easy to help the person on the other side of the phone.  The person might have great insurance and knows exactly which surgery type they want, and everything falls into place.  However, many times it isn't that easy. As a matter of fact, sometimes it is a heartbreaking struggle. There are so many people that call us in tears and who are desperate for help. They tell us about their mobility issues, their life-threatening co-morbidities, and sometimes they share about the losses they have endured in their life.     

While all of the above is hard...sometimes, it gets even harder. 

They might tell us they are under-insured or not insured at all. One of the reasons ObesityHelp.com decided to have an OH Event in New Orleans (NOLA) this year is because, since 2005, we have faced an increase in calls from that region.  All of the calls have had a common theme: Medicaid and difficulties finding a surgeon to accept them as patients. The devastation of the Gulf Coast from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita have had a direct impact on the lives of OH community members from this area.  Even though it has been years since these storms occurred, the lives affected and the rebuilding efforts continue on.  

We invite you to come to NOLA to join us for the FUN , as well as to embrace this community. 

Our mutual solidarity is needed. 
Join Us: September 9th & 10th  Click Here for more info on how you can help & join in on the fun!  


Don't miss out on:   * Chad Soileau's Inspirational Story * Bo McCoy's Conga Line * Dr. Dennis Eschete, Slamming the Door on Regain  * Erin Akey, The Bariatric Journey to Health and Fitness * Kristy Kuna, OAC and Its Mission * Dr. Connie Stapleton, Recovering from Obesity * WLSFA, How the WLSFA Pays it Forward * Sarah, Navigating the Insurance Process: Pre, Post, Plastic and Beyond * Chef Dave, Packing Your Food Traveling After WLS * Many more speakers (topics still being put up on our events page) *  Q & A Panel, * A Fashion Show * A Clothing Exchange * Exhibit Tables * Samples * Photos * Prize Drawings & lots of SUPPORT!