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Topic: Register before October 15th and save $15.00!
Your are invited to attend the 2nd National Obesityhelp Convention of 2004. The event is being held in Los Angeles on October 29 - 31, 2004 at the Hilton Hotel, Universal Studios.
The event is open to all those interested in weight loss surgery including pre-op,post-op, family supporters, and friends!
Event details and information:
ObesityHelp National Convention
Date: October 29th - 31st, 2004
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Universal Studios Hilton
555 Universal Hollywood Drive
Universal City, CA
Cost if you register before October 15th $60 per person. After October 15th cost goes up to $75.00 Hurry and SAVE $15.00!
Agenda for the weekend:
Friday night: 6:00 pm unitl 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.
Saturday: Break out sessions all day. Topics that will be convered: Plastic surgery,Bariatric Surgery,Mens only Group, Womens only Group, Post-op Nutrition, The New You, and so much
more. Please see the event website for a complete list of breakout sessions.
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 Gantz at [email protected]
Look forward to seeing you all at the convention!
Bo McCoy
Outreach and Events Manager
[email protected]
866-957-4636 ext 365
Topic: New Issue of ObesityHelp Magazine
The latest issue of ObesityHelp Magazine is now available. We have some wonderful stories that you will not want to miss. OH staff writer, Barbara Bietz, writes In the Still of the Night, which deals with overcoming and understanding NES- The Night Eating Syndrome. For all of you who tuned in to watch MTV's True Life, "I'm Obese" you will remember OH member Amy Williams who writes Amy's Butterfly Journey, about her own emergence from a cocoon into a beautiful butterfly as she gives great detail about living her life with Lymphedema and Obesity. Other stories included in this issue are:
The Extreme Champion - By Niloo Sarabi - After losing over 200 pounds, Anthony Rufo returns to the wrestling ring.
Vita and VitaGuy - By Jeannie Colter-Married 16 years, this husband and wife team have dedicated their lives to helping other post-ops stay nutritionally balanced.
Vitamin D-The Sunshine Nutrient-By Jacqueline Jacques, ND-Vitamin D may be the most unique nutrient that we currently consider to be essential to human health. While called a vitamin, the nutrient is really a hormone.
Catching up on Life-By Anna M. Ruiz-For years, Anna didn't care if she died fat. However, she found hope in her surgeon and refinanced her home to have the surgery she felt would save her life.
Medicare Coverage of Obesity-By Nikki Johnson-Read the facts about Medicare and learn what you can do to create real change!
Mother and Daughter-Supporting Each Other Through Weight Loss Surgery-By Ronda Einbinder-Dana Berkholz and her mom Marian Valentine create their own support system after having weight loss surgery on the same day, with the same surgeon.
Strategies for Maintaining Weight Loss for Life-By Sharon K. Jacob, RD-Weight Loss Surgery is a tool to help you lose weight. Can you maintain that weight loss years after surgery? Registered Dietitician , Sharon K. Jacob talks about how you can be a successful post-op patient.
An Angel Helped Me Find My Way-By Pam Phillips-A newspaper article about another woman's 200 pound weight loss sparks a friendship and inspires Pam Phillips to lose a little weight of her own. (Ok, alot of weight!)
Coming Full Circle-By Kimberly Nease- You won't want to miss this heart to heart and inspirational article. Kimberly Nease writes about her struggles with obesity and bipolar disorder.
If you are not a subscriber, you will want to subscribe today! Six issues for only $25 http://www.obesityhelpmagazine.com :type:
Topic: RE: Have date, need approval!
Your surgery is eight days after mine. November 1, 2004. I hope the time flies by. I am soooo ready. I am thinking of getting me a topaz birthstone piece of jewelry to commemorate my new beginning, maybe something with my real birthstone and the topaz. (I like jewelry) Blessings to you and yours.
Topic: RE: OT-Moving back to NM
Hi Gina!
We live in Rio Rancho and the schools are good. Also the far NE Heights have some excellent schools too and nice neighborhoods.
Cindy
Topic: Surgeon Chat: Dr Dallal
In an effort to ensure that all our members are well informed about Weight Loss Surgery, ObesityHelp will be hosting a one hour question and answer chat session on Wednesday, October 29th at 7:00pm PST/ 10pm EST.
Our special guest will be Dr. Ramsey M. Dallal from The N.E.W. Program. To learn more about Dr. Dallal and the procedures he performs, please visit his profile at ObesityHelp.com http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/bariatric+surgeon+profile+Ramsey+Dallal+ljd.html or visit his website at http://www.thenewprogram.com/.
The chat room will be open 30 mins prior to the beginning of the chat. At that time, the moderator will start taking questions in preparation for when the surgeon arrives. To access the Surgeon Chat room, simply click on this link http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/chatroom.phtml
At the top of this page, you will see the announcement that the chat is in progress. Click on that banner and it will route you to the surgeon chat room. Once you log in, you can type out your questions in the free form area provided and hit enter. Your question will have been submitted to the Moderator and will be answered by Dr. Dallal in the order in which it was received.
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please feel free to contact me.
Theresa Cloutier
Member Services
ObesityHelp.com
AIM Name: OhTheresaC
Topic: National Convention Class List!
The National Convention in los Angeles is soon approaching - It is being held on October 29-31 at the Universal Hilton in Los Angeles, California.
Well you have been asking for it and now it is ready for you to see...
The 2005 National Convention Class Schedule...
List of class choices:
The "New Me" Coping Strategies
When Thin is to thin - Anorexia - Bulimia
Massage Techniques
Relaxation Techniques
Boundary Issues - When and how to control them
Building Self Esteem
Lap band Surgery information
Nutritional information post surgical
When the "honeymoon" is over???
Depression & Pharmacology
Men's ONLY group
Women's ONLY group
SUPPORT people ONLY group
Exercise and Movement
Care of your Bones and Muscles during your Journey
Our New Nutritional Needs
Post-op over plus year
Cooking on the Go
Protein First - Steps to success
Life without Scales
The "NEW YOU ROOM"
Learning to think THIN
What can I eat??? What's a protein??
Over 50 and Loving life!
Chat with a Doctor:
Plastic Surgeon:
Dr. J. Timothy Katzen
Bariatric Surgeon:
Dr. Terry Simpson
Dr. Brian Quebbman
Dr. Ramsey Dallal
Dr. Mal Flobi
Psychologist:
Dr. Monica Ganz
Dr. David Engstrom
Dr. Scott Boliver
Dr. Donna Redmayne
Chiropractor:
Dr. Alan Forrest
Nutritionalist:
Dr. Jacqueline Jacques
There are going to be so many choices and you will not know how to decide - so bring a friend and split the list - share with one another afterwards.
We are looking forward to seeing all of you there.
Also register now as the price goes up on October 15 to $75. Also the hotel is almost out of rooms - so do not wait...
It's a lifestyle,
Monica
[email protected]
Topic: RE: OT-Moving back to NM
My family lives in Albuquerque.........the schools there are all soooooooooo big and I don't know much about them...but I do know that the North EAST part of town is very nice.........and the Rio Rancho area is growing like crazy
Good Luck to you
Beckey
Topic: OT-Moving back to NM
Need some help here. I havent been back in 7 years. I will be moving back. I need to know what is a good high school in the alb area and outskirts. Good neighborhood? Any one know?
Thanks
Gina