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Three days of Support and Patient Education Guest Speakers Informational Seminars and Question and Answer Sessions How to be a successful WLS Preop and Post op Patient Learn about and try new bariatric products. Hey Everyone, the LA Event is just around the corner! The fun begins Friday, October 29th at 6:00p.m at The Universal Hilton Hotel in Universal City, California. That night, we will kick off our 2nd National ObesityHelp Convention with a Costume Ball and a live band, playing your favorite songs from the 80's. Come dressed as your favorite halloween character or movie star and share this fun filled evening with those who have traveled or are traveling the same journey. Saturday and Sunday will be jam packed with support and education, guest speakers and breakout sessions for both preop and post op individuals. On Sunday, to wrap up our event, we will hold a ObesityHelp Fashion Show featuring some very familiar faces. Time is running out, so don't wait to register for the event. http://www.ohmemberevents.com/losangelesindex.htm?D=081704 We hope to see many of you there!!!! *********************************** Register early and save $15 per person! ObesityHelp National Convention Date: October 29th - 31st, 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Universal Studios Hilton 555 Universal Hollywood Drive Universal City, CA Hotel cost $124 plus tax per night. To register your room call 818-506-2500 Use convention code OBI to get the discounted room rate. Hurry as double rooms are filling up fast; you don't want to miss this end-of-the-year special event. The Cost if you register before October 15th $60 per person. After October 15th the cost goes up to $75.00 So, Hurry and SAVE $15.00! To register visit this website http://www.ohmemberevents.com Agenda for the weekend: Friday night: 6:00 pm until Join us for out special costume "Your The Star" party. Come dressed as your favorite Hollywood Star Or Halloween Character. Bring your cameras you won't want to miss all the "star studded" action on Friday night. The Friday night fun also includes a live 80's band for dancing nostalgia! Saturday: Break out sessions all day. Topics that will be covered: Plastic surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Men's only Group, Women's only Group, Post-op Nutrition, The New You, and so much more. Please see the Event website at http://www.ohmemberevents.com for a complete list of breakout sessions. The Saturday fun continues as many are going to visit the Universal City Walk. To see more about Universal City Walk use this website address. http://www.citywalkhollywood.com/ Sunday: Breakout sessions continue on Sunday with a special Post-op Fashion Show to conclude the day! To register immediately click here http://ohmemberevents.com/obesity+help+events+los+angeles.htm Sound like fun? Why not invite your entire support group to attend. Special group rates are available Until October 15th, 2004. Your group of 5 or more can register for just $50 each! Are you a support group leader and you want additional training and support from Obesityhelp? Obesityhelp is sponsoring a special support group leaders workshop on Friday October 29th from 1pm - 5pm just for support group leaders. If you are interested in this special training please email Monica Ganz, Ph.D.at [email protected] Kirk Thompson aka CROW -450# Lost ObesityHelp Staff

Kirk....see you on Friday..