Hello to all! This is an advanced notice that we will begin registration next week. Have you ever been to Hollywood? Have you ever wanted to see what California looks like? If so, then now is your chance to come to California and enjoy a fun filled weekend at the Obesityhelp Los Angeles Convention. To clarify an earlier post the cost per room night will be $124 double occ. This is a good rate for hotels in the Universal City area! For more information about this or any other event please visit http://www.ohmemberevents.com Thank you and we look forward to seeing you there. Bo McCoy Events and Outreach Manager. 866-957-4636 ext. 365

Hi Shannon, Although I didn't have my surgery by Dr. Rohrer, I would be happy to correspond with you. I'm not always very prompt in responding, but I will always get back to you eventually. I had surgery by Dr. Allen in February, and am doing well. I've lost a little over 75# so far, and my only complication has been a stricture. Feel free to send me a message any time. Linn

Hey Everyone just wanted to say hi to everyone, I'm hitting all the state boards just wanting to introduce myself if you already don't know me my name is Kirk Thompson. I been a member for 4 years been a volunteer for over 2 years and now I work for Members Service Dept.. I just wanted to say good luck to you all having surgery soon and those who have had it I hope you have a wonderful journey like I have these past 33 months, I have lost 450 pounds and got my life back and Everything is possible with the help of this tool that the surgeons have given us. Take care everyone and I'm always here if ever needed. Obesityhelp.com Members Service Rep. Kirk Thompson aka CROW -450# Lost

Geez... my AMOS family doesn't let me forget anything... especially when it's anniversaries. Five years today... WOW! Time goes by. I know I did a bunch of blabbing yesterday... today.. how's my life changed in five years? Naw, I won't go into that... you all hear the same things over and over on that. My biggest excitements are hearing people call me "skinny", "tiny"... etc. That's something I'm still not used to. In my head, I'm still a big person. When I look in the mirror.. or walk by the window... I still can't believe that's me I'm seeing. Being in Wisconsin recently (and I'm still getting to all your pics..I've been trying to get magazine stuff together so we have the B&A section for the next issue) and meeting some of the people who my Team and I work for and seeing their excitement of the possibilities of being in the magazine... it's all undescribable. It's fun and exciting. We put a lot of hours into getting the pics done for all of you. To finally put faces and bodies and personalities to those Thank Yous is invaluable to the work we all do. Well, as you all can see... there are many who gain weight after a few years. It's a warning we all hear, it's talked about in magazines and TV shows. I'm glad I'm one who can beat those odds. I'm glad I can be an example that it doesn't HAVE to be that way. The tool is still there... keep using it... don't give up on yourselves... you can all beat the odds as I and many others have. Don't graze... don't drink w/ meals (I still don't drin****il 45 mins after eating)... follow what you're taught and what your doctor tells you to do. I eat chocolates. Hershey Kisses are my SIN. I love them! So, don't w/hold on yourself, or as in dieting, you'll go so long w/out.. then overdue 'cuz the craving is so bad. In between meals.. drink lots. As they say, many times when you think you're hungry, you're actually thirsty... so I always try the water first. If I'm still hungry, then I'll eat something. My passion seems to be cottage cheese and fruit... right now.. blueberries. When they're out of season... canned fruit... non sweetened... my kids don't even eat that Heavy Syrup stuff. I'm known for saying, "I gotta get my protein." I actually feel sluggish w/out it. Well, I'm off to getting pics for the magazine... then Wisconsin pics scanned and sent back.... please get those approval forms in.. please include your Member ID... this is listed under your name on your profile. Have a great day and I love ya all! :kiss: Photo Processing Manager - [email protected]

Come join us 4 pm pst 7pm est for a lively discussion that will address all of your pre and post op needs live from the knowledgable Dr. Terry Simpson. Thank you. Larry Irvin Member Services Manager Obesityhelp.com