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ObesityHelp Houston Weight Loss Conference 2010
ObesityHelp Regional Conference
When:
November 5, 03:00 pm - November 6, Midnight 2010About the area:
This hotel is just one block from The Galleria Mall in the center of the Uptown business district and 30 minutes from IAH and HOU airports. We have negotiated a great room rate of $89! Use the group code OHH to get this great discount! Come make this a fun weekend with your friends and make some new friends! Day parking is discounted to $6 per car. Overnight is $8 per car.Announcements:
Join ObesityHelp for education, inspiration and motivation for researching weight loss, weight loss surgery or plastic surgery following weight loss, staying on track with your journey, and for help in finding the product supplements that fit you the best! Back by popular demand, offering new topics on main stage are speakers at the tops of their fields, such as Chef Dave, Dr. Garth Davis, Mary Jo Rapini and Dr. Connie Stapleton. We have also added a free form q & a period on Friday, hoping to address weight regain, vitamins and labs and other issues. Some of this same information will again be addressed on Saturday in breakout rooms by individual speakers. In addition, Jeremy Gentles will be offering his exercise physiology expertise, specific to bariatrics. Watch this page for the additional speakers to be announced as they are confirmed.Schedule:
| General Schedule for Friday | |
|---|---|
| 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Free Form Q & A. Expert panel fields those nagging questions, including weight regain issues for Grads. |
| 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | Meet & Greet Reception, Light Food Served. |
| General Schedule for Saturday | |
|---|---|
| 7:00 AM - 7:30 AM | Exhibitors Setup |
| 7:45 AM - 8:20 AM | Registration, Exhibitor Walk Thru, coffee served. |
| 8:30 AM - 8:45 AM | Greetings, Intro of Breakout Speakers |
| 8:50 AM - 9:30 AM | Dr. Garth Davis,The Food We Eat and Why It Leads to Weight Gain |
| 9:40 AM - 10:20 AM | Mary Jo Rapini, Topic TBA (Adult Content Discussed). |
| 10:30 AM - 11:10 AM | Dr. Connie Stapleton, Topic TBA |
| 11:20 AM - 12:00 PM | Jeremy Gentles, OH Health Tracker New Releases |
| 12:00 PM - 1:10 PM | Buffet Lunch/Exhibit Visits. Professionals' Lunch |
| 1:15 PM - 4:25 PM | 3 Breakout Rooms Topics TBA Soon! |
| 4:40 PM - 5:20 PM | Chef Dave, Smart Eating When You're Not at Home! |
| 5:20 PM - 5:45 PM | Closing, Prize Drawings |
| 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | On Your Own Dinner Break |
| 8:00 PM - 11:55 PM | Member Fashion Show, Social, Dance & Prize Drawings! |
Speakers / Topics
John LoMonaco, MD, PA
Dr. LoMonaco is a board certified plastic surgeon in Houston, Texas and specializes in breast and body surgery. He has a dedicated interest in the care of patients who have undergone bariatric surgery and have experienced massive weight loss.
Dr. LoMonaco will be speaking on a wide range of topics including the timings, planning, and performance of various procedures to remove excess skin after weight loss. He will also discuss obtaining insurance coverage after massive weight loss.
Dr. Guillermo Alvarez
Dr. Guillermo Alvarez specializes in laparoscopic Bariatric surgery and has dedicated his life and practice to this most amazing and rewarding area of medicine. To him, there is nothing more rewarding than helping obese individuals change their lives forever both mentally as well as physically. The best compliments are those from his patients that say, "they have been given this tool that has forever changed their lives". The challenge and fulfillment from trading a busy general surgery practice to a bariatric practice has been nothing short of incredible satisfaction. Dr. Alvarez aims to give the highest level of surgical care both pre-op and post-op. We all know that in this day and age, the obese population is on the rise and if left untreated, obesity does kill!
Experience:
Dr. Alvarez has worked in several hospitals in the USA, France and Mexico during his residency and maintains his current practice in Piedras Negras, Mexico on the Texas/Mexico borders. He believes that a specialty practice is the key to quality procedures and does specialize in the Lap-band and Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy only. He is currently one of the leading physicians doing VSG procedure. His main goal is the well being and success of each of his patients.
Learn more about Dr. Alvarez at http://www.endobariatric.com/
Star of TLC's BIG MEDICINE, Dr. Garth Davis
Dr. Garth Davis is a leader in the field of bariatric medicine. Most recently, Dr. Davis was again recognized as a Texas Monthly Super Doc and stars with his father, Dr. Robert Davis, on TLC's hit show, BIG MEDICINE. His recently published bestseller, The Expert's Guide to Weight Loss Surgery is available now at bookstores nationwide.
Dr. Davis graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Texas in Austin where he was the Student Government President. He was also recognized as the most outstanding student at UT. Dr. Davis went on to attend medical school at Baylor College of Medicine and graduated in the top 10 percent of his class. In addition, he was inducted to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Dr. Davis completed his surgical residency at the prestigious University of Michigan in Ann Arbor where he was elected to the position of Chief Administrative Resident. While in Michigan, Dr. Davis underwent extensive training in general surgical disciplines, specializing in laparoscopic procedures. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Davis is a recognized expert in initial bariatric procedures as well as revisional bariatric surgery, and is frequently asked to give lectures to both patient and physician audiences alike.
Both Dr. Garth Davis and his father, Dr. Robert Davis, head up The Davis Clinic, Texas' premier weight management clinic located in Houston, Texas. Information about The Davis Clinic may be found online at http:// www.thedavisclinic.com/
Star of TLC's BIG MEDICINE, Mary Jo Rapini, LPC
Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC, is featured on TLC's new series, Big Medicine which completed season one and two. She is also a contributing expert for Seventeen magazine (referenced twice in their 9/08 issue). She was quoted in an article about body image in First magazine (7/21/08) and is a frequent expert for relationship articles in the Houston Chronicle. Mary Jo has her own column in the Houston Chronicle beginning in Jan. 09. She is an intimacy and sex counselor, and a certified anger management therapist. A mom with two daughters, her passion is helping all girls become strong women. She is a popular speaker across the nation, with multiple repeat requests to serve as key-note speaker for national conferences. Her dynamic style is particularly engaging for those dealing with intimacy issues and relationship challenges, or those simply hanging on to unasked questions about sex in relationships. She was recently a major participant in a symposium for young girls dealing with body image and helping girls become strong women. As host of The Mary Jo Show on a local cable access channel, Rapini interviewed adolescents and works to empower them to live life to the fullest. She has appeared on many television programs including Montel, Fox Morning News and various Houston area shows to discuss topics such as holiday stress, prayer and healing, divorce and kids, children and traumatic experiences, and children and cancer. Rapini is the author of Is God Pink? Dying to Heal and co-author of Start Talking: A Girl's Guide for You and Your Mom About Health, Sex or Whatever.
Visit Mary Jo at http://www.maryjorapini.com/
Connie Stapleton, Ph.D.
The Prevention of Weight Regain Following Surgery
Connie Stapleton, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and owner of Mind/Body Health Services in Augusta, GA. A native of Iowa, she received her doctorol degree from Texas A&M University in Counseling Psychology. She is an expert in recovery from addictions of all sorts. Her passion is the mental, physical and spiritual health of parents and families. She serves on the Mental Health Advisory Board for ObesityHelp.com and maintains certification as an Addiction Counselor. She is a member of the Board of Directors for the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia. She has worked for 18 years in the field of addiction and speaks publicly on the topic. She works with professional students at the Medical College of Georgia and has a private practice. Dr. Stapleton has been a featured expert for articles in OH, New Physician and Pregnancy magazines. Her 17-year professional history includes an ongoing private practice, teaching at the university level and conducting lectures and workshops. Her book, Eat it Up! The Complete Mind/Body Guide to a Full Life Following Weight Loss Surgery is available for purchase at the events. Future book topics include mind/body books related to weight loss, alcohol and drug addiction, parenting and the family. In her public speaking career she inspires others to implement the tools that lead to a full happy life. She is married to her husband and business partner of 25 years. They have three grown children who are their greatest joy.
Visit Dr. Stapleton's website at http://mindbodyhealthservices.com/
Dr. Fabio Zamprogno, Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Fabio specializes in total body reconstruction after massive weight loss. He has performed successful plastic reconstructive surgery for 450 post-bariatric surgery patients, including 150 American patients. He has had a highly successful practice in Vitoria, Brazil for more than 20 years, was a pioneer in post-breast cancer reconstruction, individual hair transplantation and now, post bariatric surgery body reconstruction.
Dr. Fabio received his medical degree in 1981 from the Universidade Federal do Espirito Santo. After receiving his degree he completed seven years of residency: three years of General Surgery, then, at the Instituto Nacional deCancer in Rio de Janeiro, one year of Reconstructive Head and Neck and three years of Plastic Surgery in general, including a thirty day internship with Dr. Ivo Pitanguy.
Dr. Fabio's vast experience has allowed him to develop special reconstructive techniques that include "flap procedures" that allow the usage of the patient's own tissue for breast and butt enhancement (rather than implants) during breast lift and lower body lift procedures. His special arm and inner thigh lift techniques allow for true sculpting/reduction of these areas yet avoid disruption of the delicate lymph node system that can result in permanent, severe swelling if not used.
Dr. Fabio is a member of Sociedade Brasileira da Cirurgia Plastica (Brazilian equivalent of ASPS), The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), and a member of Sociedade Brasileira de Restauraï Capilar (Brazilian Society of Hair Restoration).
After a foreign patient arrives in Brazil, Dr. Fabio co-ordinates ALL the patient's care in Brazil. Patients may contact Dr. Fabio directly and his cell phone number will be provided to patients, while in Brazil the patient will have a local cell phone. Dr. Fabio and the staff who take care of his foreign patients speak English and Portuguese, so patients speaking these languages are able to directly communicate with them.
Wanda Johnson of TLC Medical Travel Services, is Dr. Fabio's American liaison and guides his foreign patients preparing them for their trip to Brazil. Contact Wanda to make an appointment to meet with Dr. Fabio at this OH Conference for your treatment plan; there is no cost for this consultation, and no obligation to have surgery. Email [email protected] /to schedule. Visit the website http://www.tlcmedicaltravel.com/ for more information about the preparation process and to obtain a $20 discount on your registration for this Conference!
Dave Fouts, Bariatric Chef
Chef David Fouts received his Culinary Degree in 1994 from the Florida Culinary Institute in sunny West Palm Beach, Florida. Soon thereafter he was hired by the prestigious 5 Star Diamond Hotel "The Breakers" in Palm Beach, where he worked for several years. Other professional appointments include Director of Food Services at Hippocrates Health Institute which is one of the premier vegan/vegetarian resorts in South Florida; Executive Chef for Omni Hotels; and Personal Chef for a wonderful family in Naples, Florida. He currently is the creator of the Chef Dave Pilot program which is being hailed a success for Edmond School District.
Over the last several years, Chef Dave has written, contributed and advised on several editorial boards for publications throughout the country. Chef Dave is the exclusive chef for WLS Lifestyles magazine and Food Columnist for the Edmond Sun. Chef Dave's newest cook book "90 Ways to Ditch Your Diet" was released January 2009.
These days, you can find Chef Dave lecturing and performing cooking seminars across the country. He advises on food and product developing teams for companies such as Keebler, Uncle Ben's, Coke, PepsiCo and many others. In addition Chef Dave is on the advisory board for the Obesity Action Coalition as well as the Spokes person for the ACF Kids Obesity Initiative. He was recently featured on the front cover of WLS Lifestyles Magazine in their quarterly issue. Besides his national speaking engagements, Chef Dave is proud to say he is kept very busy in Edmond, Oklahoma, where he lives with his lovely wife and two children. He is actively involved in his new community and work, and enjoys leisure and travel time with his family.
Annessa Chumbley, RD
Annessa Chumbley, RD, has been a dietitian for only four years, but they have been packed with experience and excitement! She graduated cum lade with a Bachelors of Science degree from Western Kentucky University, and completed the Indiana University Dietetic Internship in Indianapolis. She enjoys public speaking, and has given nutrition, wellness, and exercise presentations for corporations, wellness centers, fire departments, and Christian groups. She created and developed Bariatric cooking classes that grew into the establishment of Flourish, LLC.
Visit Flourish at:www.flourishyourlife.com
Dan Benintendi, Motivational Speaker
After coming to the realization that I was going to die if I didn't do something about my severe Morbid Obesity, I decided to have Gastric Bypass, and on January 14th, 2008, I had the procedure done.
It has been the best decision I have ever made for my health. Not only have I lost 201 pounds in 14 months, I have completed 10 triathlons which include Ironman Florida 70.3 , Ironman Buffalo Springs 70.3 , Ironman Louiville, KY, Ironman Augusta, GA 70.3, Ironman Austin, TX Longhorn 70.3, 2 x 5k, a 10k, three full 26.2 mile marathons, multiple bike races and century rides, and a 10K Swim. I use my website as a way to track my progress, but to also allow those who have any doubt about their abilities, their potentials, or any other aspect of their lives a glimmer of hope, and a renewed sense that anything is possible, if you work hard enough to achieve it.
Read Dan's story at http://www.trimywill.com/home
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