Just an update to let you all know that my consultation date, with Dr. Rohrer, had to be rescheduled. Triwest is now processing our refferals, instead of TriCare at the clinic, and it's taking approximately 10-14 days for the providers to receive the refferal. I was originally scheduled to meet with Dr. Rohrer on Nov. 9th, my new date is Nov. 23rd. Talk about building up anticipation! lol

Calling all potential stars! The Maury Povich Show is in need of men and women between the ages of 20-40 who have a dramatic weight loss story to tell and a dynamic personality. The show will be filming on Friday, November 5, in New York City. All guests chosen will be flown to New York by the show and all accomodations will be paid for. If you are interested in telling your story on national television please contact Morgan at 1-800-547-6912 ext. 8487 and tell them you were referred to the show by ObesityHelp.com. 8-) Good luck!! Ronda Einbinder Public Relations ObesityHelp Inc. :type:

Did you have to contact your local lawmakers in order for them to help you with an obesity related situation you were facing? Did you have problems getting a seat on an airplane or a restaurant to accomodate your needs? Did a lawmaker need to assist you with a fight against insurance? Did something happen in your life where you felt the only way to find a solution was to contact your local lawmakers? How willing were your local politicians when it came to helping your cause? If this sounds like you, or someone you know, please send an email to [email protected] and tell us in two paragraphs or less who the lawmaker is and how he or she helped win your case. Also include your name and email so we can contact you to ask further questions. Ronda Einbinder Assistant Editor ObesityHelp Magazine :type:

We know that it is only October but we think now is the best time to start thinking about your New Year's Resolutions and we want to hear what you have to say. Please send an email of no more than three sentences telling ObesityHelp Magazine readers about your goals for 2005. We know the goal for many of you is to lose weight, but we would like you to expand on that idea. How would you like to see your life different this coming year? Please send your emails to [email protected]. Happy New Year! Ronda Einbinder Assistant Editor ObesityHelp Magazine :type:

Do you have a favorite post -op recipe? Did you have a favorite recipe that got you through the first few days after surgery? Would you like to share these recipes with your fellow ObesityHelp members? We are collecting healthy recipes that may possibly be featured in an upcoming issue of one of our ObesityHelp Inc. publications. If you are interested in sharing with your friends, please email the name of the recipe, ingredients and cooking instructions, along with your name and indicate if you are pre or post-op to: [email protected].