Jan, I will forward your message to our member service department. I am sure that they will be able to help you. Let me know if you do not hear from them in a few days. Monica Ganz, Ph.D. [email protected]

Hello my name is Jan... I am pre op and looking for information on how to obtain a doctor in montana. I have tried just sending a note to medicaid about my circomstances asking for peromission to pursue a doctor for wls. But keep being told that they haven't recieved the requests. I haven't chosen a particular type of surgery as of yet because am not sure what medicaid will help pay for, or what the doctors near me do. I have a bone and collegen disorder which is agrivated by my extreme obesity. I have tried diets pills and programs but nothing I have tried in the last 9 years has helped. my excersizing is a bit rough to do right now... because of loss of sensation in my legs from time to itme... can you give me any pointers!

Come Join this informative chat and ask the doc all your pre op and post op questions. Thanks, Larry Irvin Member Services Manager

OH is getting so excited with the National Convention coming up in October 29 to 31, 2004 at the Universal City, Hilton. We have been planning and working with volunteers to make this the most exciting and informative collection of classes, speakers, and vendors. Now all that is missing is YOU! Mark your calendars and check out the information and registration at: http://ohmemberevents.com/losangelesindex.htm Come and visit the STAR capital of America. Here YOU will be the STAR! We hope that you plan on attending - we would love to meet you and spend some time with you. You owe it to yourself to come and be with 500 friends just like you from the OH family! We've been there and understand. Together we can do this! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions: [email protected] New Programs being announced at the convention: We will be proudly presenting our newly appointed Chapter Leaders (Don't know what a Chapter Leader is...it someone who is leading a support group in their area through OH. If you are interested in this role: e-mail me and I'll send you an application or call me for more information.) Our new National Losers Program will be announced PLUS - PLUS - PLUS So mark you calendar - make your reservation - And let's party Hollywood style! I look forward to see all of you there with smiling faces - you never know when one of those Hollywood photographers will be taking your picture! It's a lifestyle! Monica Ganz, Ph.D. 450/185/175 Support Group Specialist [email protected] 886 957-4636 x 385

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