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Topic: RE: OT: Looking to relocate to R Rancho
Dear Rebal Lady-
Sorry about the hurricanes, but the ABQ area will be happy to welcome you and you won't have to worry about rain much!
Also, congrat's on your weight loss success! There is a local WLS support group that is a grass roots effort as there are not any WLS surgeons in ABQ area. Most people (based on insurance) go to Scottsdale to Dr Blackstone, or Luddock, Tx to Dr Freeza, and there is a handful of us that have gone to El Paso, Denver, and other places. Here's the link to the local support group: [email protected] We meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday's of the month from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. and we can get you direction when you get ready to move, etc. There is also a Psychologist (Dr. Wolfe) who does a group one time per month in her office.
The major newspaper is ABQ Journal (link: www.abqjournal.com). I live in NE ABQ and don't know the names of the housing communities on the west side (west of Rio Grande) and Rio Rancho. All I do know is that it is growing like crazy! Rio Rancho probably has a city or chamber of commerce site on the web. We do have members from our group who live on that side of town so if you go to the local support group site (above) and post, I am sure you will get some more responses. Not many people check this main board very often, I usually check once on the weekend.
Well, I hope this info helps and please feel free to e-mail me direct if I can assist in any other way.
Valerie
[email protected]
Surgery 8/1/05
DS w/ BPD
pre-op 400#
SW 375#
CW 317#
GW 170#
Topic: RE: Looking for NM Yahoo group link...help Richard!
Mary-Margaret-
Here's the link: [email protected].
Best Wishes with your insurance information.
Valerie
Topic: Looking for NM Yahoo group link...help Richard!
When we got home from last Wednesdays meeting, I couldn't find the paper that Tracy had written the addy of the Yahoo group on. Could you e-mail it to me, off-list if necessary, Richard? I'd apreciate it greatly. And if you could cross your fingers/say a prayer for me, I'd appreciate that too. I talked to Tish (in Scottsdale) and she said that I should have an answer from the insurance company regarding approval, in a week or less.
Thanks!
Mary-Margaret
[email protected]
Topic: OT: Looking to relocate to R Rancho
Good Morning All! 
We are s-o-o-o very fed up with hurricanes 
that we are looking to relocate to Rio Rancho. Can anyone please send me information 
on major newspapers, communities of private homes, etc. and most importantly WLS surgeons and their support groups. I am 3 ½ months out and will need follow up visits.
Please e-mail me or post. The decision is yours. All info appreciated
~Rebel Lady~ TOTAL LOSS 85 lbs GONE FOREVER AND 39 1/4 total inches WOO HOO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
starting 310
date of surgery 290
present 225
dr. goal 190
my goal 160 ???
We are s-o-o-o very fed up with hurricanes that we are looking to relocate to Rio Rancho. Can anyone please send me information on major newspapers, communities of private homes, etc. and most importantly WLS surgeons and their support groups. I am 3 ½ months out and will need follow up visits.
Please e-mail me or post. The decision is yours. All info appreciated
~Rebel Lady~ TOTAL LOSS 85 lbs GONE FOREVER AND 39 1/4 total inches WOO HOO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
starting 310
date of surgery 290
present 225
dr. goal 190
my goal 160 ??? Topic: CA EVENT & HOTEL DEAL!
Limited Time Special Deal
West Coast National Convention with Obesityhelp
Costa Mesa, Ca.
December 2-4
Click here for speaker and event details
Special Hotel and Convention price $320.00
***Bring a friend***
$50.00 additonal per person to attend the event(Two people $370.00)
must be in the same room
register together
To get this special deal you must contact All Star Travel 800-818-3739
This deal is for a limited time until (Monday November 22nd Midnight)
Additional questions contact our events hotline 866-957-4636 ext 302 or Email us
We hope to see you very soon!
Monica
West Coast National Convention with Obesityhelp
Costa Mesa, Ca.
December 2-4
Click here for speaker and event details
- Hotel stay (Hilton Costa Mesa) 2 nights (Friday & Saturday night)
- All taxes
- Parking for Friday, Saturday, & Sunday
- Complete 3 day convention pass for 1 person
Includes
***Bring a friend***
To get this special deal you must contact All Star Travel 800-818-3739
This deal is for a limited time until (Monday November 22nd Midnight)
Additional questions contact our events hotline 866-957-4636 ext 302 or Email us
We hope to see you very soon!
Monica
Topic: IMPORTANT: LOG IN CHANGE
ObesityHelp has been working hard for months to build a better web site for you. Since we're starting to make changes that will affect you more and more, it's time we gave you some information about where we're going.
Our next major step is a change in our basic login procedure (will be effective very soon), a procedure that's been in place for a long time and that all of you have been used to. We need to change it to make way for some of the most asked for changes of all, the ability for you to CHOOSE how you are identified publicly on the site. A planned feature of the system is that ability for you to select to identify yourself by your real name or by a username. To get there, our first step is to change the login to create a username for everyone. At first, except for the login, nothing else will change, but as we make more changes to our system, eventually, you will be able to choose how you are identified (real name or user name). For now, we need to take the first step, creating user names.
When you come to a member section of the site, you will be prompted to create a username if you don't already have one. Please take a moment to think it through and pick one you'll be happy with because this user name can only be chosen once. It will be permanently associated with your membership account once you've chosen it. Names must also be unique, so if you ask for 'Amy', you'll likely find it already gone ... but I won't have it ... someone else already has it. First names are probably a bad choice. Some people pick things like first initials and last names, that works, but remember, this is for the long term. We'll also not allow you to choose some names because of their offensive nature. Usernames are assigned on a first come, first served basis, so choose well and choose early. It's important.
When you go to login, click the link for "don't have username" and you'll be prompted for your first and last name. Set your username, and from that point on, you'll be able to use the username to login. Eventually, you'll be able to use it to identify you throughout the site if you wish. This is one of many steps we're going to be taking over the next several months and we'll do our best to cut you in as we change things, but work is going fast and we're getting ready for some major moves, so keep an eye out for new and exciting changes.
Here's some directions to help with the new log in:
Please try this:
Go here: http://www.obesityhelp.com/login
Locate the box that says "Already a member?"
Locate the text that says "I am a member, but don't have a username. Click Here" and click on that link.
You will then be prompted to enter in your First Name, Last Name, and Password. These areas would be the current log in information that you have been using.
You will then also be prompted to enter in a User Name. This is the new part and will be unique to you. So please select the User Name that you would like to have associate with your account. Tip - Your User Name should be what you would want the public to see associated with your account
Then click the button that says "Create Username".
You will then need to sign in with your newly made Username and Password, instead of your First Name, Last Name, Password that you used to log in with.
We are working as quickly as possible to fix any of the issues with being able to log in. If you have emailed in for help we will get to you as soon as possible.
We are sorry for the inconvenience,
Amy Williams
Member Services
Our next major step is a change in our basic login procedure (will be effective very soon), a procedure that's been in place for a long time and that all of you have been used to. We need to change it to make way for some of the most asked for changes of all, the ability for you to CHOOSE how you are identified publicly on the site. A planned feature of the system is that ability for you to select to identify yourself by your real name or by a username. To get there, our first step is to change the login to create a username for everyone. At first, except for the login, nothing else will change, but as we make more changes to our system, eventually, you will be able to choose how you are identified (real name or user name). For now, we need to take the first step, creating user names.
When you come to a member section of the site, you will be prompted to create a username if you don't already have one. Please take a moment to think it through and pick one you'll be happy with because this user name can only be chosen once. It will be permanently associated with your membership account once you've chosen it. Names must also be unique, so if you ask for 'Amy', you'll likely find it already gone ... but I won't have it ... someone else already has it. First names are probably a bad choice. Some people pick things like first initials and last names, that works, but remember, this is for the long term. We'll also not allow you to choose some names because of their offensive nature. Usernames are assigned on a first come, first served basis, so choose well and choose early. It's important.
When you go to login, click the link for "don't have username" and you'll be prompted for your first and last name. Set your username, and from that point on, you'll be able to use the username to login. Eventually, you'll be able to use it to identify you throughout the site if you wish. This is one of many steps we're going to be taking over the next several months and we'll do our best to cut you in as we change things, but work is going fast and we're getting ready for some major moves, so keep an eye out for new and exciting changes.
Here's some directions to help with the new log in:
Please try this:
Go here: http://www.obesityhelp.com/login
Locate the box that says "Already a member?"
Locate the text that says "I am a member, but don't have a username. Click Here" and click on that link.
You will then be prompted to enter in your First Name, Last Name, and Password. These areas would be the current log in information that you have been using.
You will then also be prompted to enter in a User Name. This is the new part and will be unique to you. So please select the User Name that you would like to have associate with your account. Tip - Your User Name should be what you would want the public to see associated with your account
Then click the button that says "Create Username".
You will then need to sign in with your newly made Username and Password, instead of your First Name, Last Name, Password that you used to log in with.
We are working as quickly as possible to fix any of the issues with being able to log in. If you have emailed in for help we will get to you as soon as possible.
We are sorry for the inconvenience,
Amy Williams
Member Services
Topic: RE: Protine Drinks Need help
Gail,
Try Isopure at your local GNC store it is the best tasting powder drink I have ever had.
Connie
Topic: RE: New Resident in New Mexico
Sandra,
I had surgery back in Aug of this year and my Dr says the cold thing will not stablize until your body decides that you are done losing weight.I don't have problem sleeping I can go to bed between 9-11 pm and i sleep about 7hours wake up feeling refreshed.I hope it helps.
Connie
Topic: Monday - Chapter Leader Round Table
Don't Forget that Monday, November 14 at 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM PST (CA time) we are holding our Leaders Round Table Discussions -
I hope that you will take some time to call in and join us as I have something very exciting to tell you all about. Looking forward to talking to you all then.
Monica
I hope that you will take some time to call in and join us as I have something very exciting to tell you all about. Looking forward to talking to you all then.
Monica
Topic: And the winners are...!
The Allison Bottke Book Contest is over!
Thanks to everyone who entered... we were thrilled that so many of you were interested in the books.
Look for more from Allison Bottke in future issues of OH Magazine. We have quite a few surprises in store!
OH Magazine wishes to congratulate our contest winners! Each of them will be receiveing 11 of Allison's Inspirational books.
Mary M. from Tenessee
&
Norma B. from Texas
(We will be contacting you individually to let you know when to expect the books.)
Please watch for more contests and giveaways in the coming weeks and months by visiting http://www.oh-magazine.com/contest.php
Best,
Nikki Johnson
Thanks to everyone who entered... we were thrilled that so many of you were interested in the books.
Look for more from Allison Bottke in future issues of OH Magazine. We have quite a few surprises in store!
OH Magazine wishes to congratulate our contest winners! Each of them will be receiveing 11 of Allison's Inspirational books.
Mary M. from Tenessee
&
Norma B. from Texas
(We will be contacting you individually to let you know when to expect the books.)
Please watch for more contests and giveaways in the coming weeks and months by visiting http://www.oh-magazine.com/contest.php
Best,
Nikki Johnson
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