http://obesityhelpevents.com/june2006-hudson.htm Time to register for this event!! The link is listed above - One of the speakers of this Event will be Dr. Guilford Hartley - and to share with you one of his articles: As medical director of the Hennepin Bariatric Center, Guilford Hartley, M.D., relies on no-nonsense talk to help obese patients step out of their oversized shadows. http://www.mmaonline.net/publications/MNMed2005/September/face-to-face-Hartley.html "The 55-year-old Hartley is no swashbuckling character, however. He is deliberate and more interested in poring over data than being the focus of attention. As he speaks to this group, he incorporates a heavy dose of the latest research on weight loss. I try to emphasize . . . that obesity is dangerous and people die from the complications of obesity, and that surgery is the most effective treatment for severe obesity. And although it is not perfectly safe, it is safer to have surgery than no effective treatment, he says." Guilford Hartley, M.D., AT A GLANCE ------------------------------ Present positions Medical director of the Hennepin Bariatric Center; clinical assistant professor of medicine, University of Minnesota. Education M.D University of Minnesota Medical School, 1979 Residency, internal medicine, Hennepin County Medical Center, 1979-1983 Family Wife, Kathy; son, Sam, 21; and daughter, Eliza, 15 Hobbies Reading history, literary novels, and Harry Potter What his peers say Guilford Hartleys colleagues say hes kind of like a good banker, detailed, organized, and trustworthy. In Hartleys case, those qualities make patients (quite a few of whom have been physicians over the years) feel comfortable trusting him with their health. Above all, colleagues say Hartley is the consummate workhorse primary care doctor who uses his mind, his curiosity, and his belief in science to treat his patients. Hes a physicians physician, says Donald Jacobs, M.D., CEO of Hennepin Faculty Associates. Jacobs specializes in gastric bypass surgery and is a former Hartley patient. HCMC CEO Jeff Spartz describes him as a Sherlock Holmes?? of internal medicine. Like Holmes, not all of Hartley?? conclusions please. The only advice he ever gave me that I didnt like was to lose weight,?? Spartz says. **************************** Click on the link above and come meet and greet others that are considering this surgery - have had it - and have some FUN!! This Event is scheduled for JUNE 4th, 2006 (SUNDAY)....from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. SPONSORED BY: WESTERN WISCONSIN BARIATRIC SURGERY SUPPORT GROUP

That is wonderful. I also didnt need preauthorization so I was basically able to pick my date. It has been great so far. Best of luck. Sue

This is survey is up to you if you would like to participate and it's for a dissertation. See below.


Weight Loss Surgery Outcomes Study-
Please share with anyone who might be interested....


We need your help!

We are looking for people who have had Gastric Bypass Surgery prior to March 1, 2003 to complete a short internet survey about their experience.

The survey will take less than 10 minutes to complete and is completely anonymous.

In appreciation for your time, you will be given an opportunity to enter a drawing for a $50 gift certificate to Amazon.com.

Your input will also help us develop a greater understanding of the longer term outcomes and challenges of this surgery. The results will be used to support others who are considering, have had, or are planning to have Gastric Bypass Surgery.

Unfortunately, very little is known about the long term experiences of people who have undergone bariatric surgery. We are a group of researchers at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine who are interested in learning about how your life, eating habits and weight have changed since your surgery. We are interested in learning about positive and negative experiences, challenges, and other changes you have encountered along the way.

If you are interested in participating please click on the link below or enter the web address in your browser window.

www.WLSStudy.com

At this time we are only surveying people who have had Gastric Bypass Surgery more than 3 years (36 months) ago. We hope to learn more about other procedures in the future.

Thank you in advance for your support of this important research! If you have any questions please contact us at [email protected]

Thanks for your help in doing this.

Amy Williams
Member Services

I went in for my first dr appt and all went well. They did what I expected....Took my weight, height, blood pressure, and all that. Told me that I was a good canidate then told me since I dont have to have preauthorization for insurance that they could set me up with a date right away! I FEEL SO LUCKY! May 8th bright and early. I CAN'T WAIT!!!

Hello Everyone, I found a weight loss sheet online that I modified and made very useful. It tracks your weight loss and also shows you a graph and you can even print yourself a Certificate to Congratulate yourself on your weight loss. It is in Microsoft Excel and is very easy to use. If you would like a copy please e-mail me at [email protected] and I will e-mail you a copy. Thanks, Dave Surgery 02/14/05 Starting Weight 431 Weight Today 196 Goal 190