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Mandy A.
on 7/16/09 11:55 am - Holloman AFB, NM

Topic: Just can't eat, wonderful but a little worried

I had my lab band done this Tuesday so I know it is early, but I am never hungry and am having a hard time getting the shakes and soups in that my Dr suggested. I am drinking my water. Anybody else feel this way right after surgery.

Kim Gyurina, OH Staff
on 7/13/09 2:56 am, edited 7/13/09 3:31 am

DS on 09/27/23

Topic: Join Us September 25th and 26th in Dallas, Texas!

Join us September 25^th and 26^th in Dallas, TX!

There will be top information on several types of weight loss surgery, plastic surgery, nutrition, and relationships. Exhibitors will be offering FREE SAMPLES of their products! Come learn all you can to make an informed decision, get support to successfully stay on your journey, and make some new friends along the way!

Speakers Include:

Renowned Bariatric Surgeon, Dr. Guillermo Alvarez

Dr. Alvarez has specialized in laparoscopic bariatric surgery since early in his general surgery residency. He has worked in several hospitals in the USA, France and Mexico during his residency and dedicates his life in helping obese patients. Currently he is one of the leading surgeons in the continent performing the VSG procedure (Gastric Sleeve).

TLC's Big Medicine: Dr. Garth Davis

Dr. Davis will be outlining the subject matter of his new book, The Expert’s Guide to Weight-Loss Surgery. Come meet Dr. Davis!

TLC's Big Medicine: Mary Jo Rapini, LPC

Her passion is teaching all patients the sacredness and strength they have inside. Mary Jo is the author of Is God Pink? Dying to Heal and co-author of Start Talking: A Girl’s Guide for You and Your Mom About Health, Sex or Whatever.

Bariatric Chef, Dave Fouts

On Saturday, Chef Dave will provide a cooking demo, showing us cooking methods to use in being successful in weight loss! Come see what’s in his recipe box! He will have his cookbook available for purchase.

WLS Post Op and Motivational Speaker, Yvonne McCarthy
Yvonne’s topic is WLS Stress or WLS Success? Why anxiety is committing arson against your dreams and your goals. Come listen to her long term post-op experience. She will also be coordinating the member fashion show!

WLS Post Op and Motivational Speaker, Bo McCoy

Have you joined in one of Bo’s Conga lines yet? Bo is our host for events this year, and he makes it his mission to get you motivated and out of your seat!

Fitness Expert, Jeremy Gentles, CSCS

ObesityHelp's staff health and fitness expert will help you separate fact from fiction in order to design the best exercise program to meet your needs pre and post weight loss surgery.

*Additional breakout speakers to be announced as we confirm them; check out the events page for updated information. Join our Dallas event group for specific updates!

Don't miss our great prizes:

-Visa Gift Cards, $100 each, five drawings throughout event!
-OH Goodie Baskets!

-Exhibitor-donated gift baskets!

Location:

The Westin Galleria, Dallas

13340 Dallas Parkway

Dallas, TX 75240

Regular Priced Admission is $50
Register Now with Promo Code: “Dallas09" for $10 off Regular Priced Admission! *
(*Promo Code only valid for early registration up until July 31st!)

Click here to register!

Members of OH support groups, contact your leaders for their discount codes:

Leader: Tawnya H, Group: DFW Supporters
Leader: Vivian P, Group: Lose it 4 Life
Leader: Teresa V, Group: NTSC & Terrell Troopers
Leader: Faith T, Group: Weight & See
Leader: Sean N, Group: Pasadena Support Group

Donald J.
on 7/13/09 1:02 am

Topic: RE: .

hey i'm new to this my name is donald i see your from four corners im in farmington and really need wls can i ask you alot of questions? where when who how much pain and when where you able to function (work wise) any help will be greatly appreciated keep going girl

Donald J.
on 7/13/09 12:56 am

Topic: RE: Please help, seriously

Hi my name is Donald i work for turbocare wich is a company ownded by siemens electric. our insurance covers wls and i am currently looking for a doc in NM to consult and do surgery asap. dont know if siemens has any bussinessses in alb. but hope this helps.donald(505)516-4288

ahart250
on 7/12/09 4:37 pm - Los Lunas, NM

RNY on 11/10/09

Topic: RE: Please help, seriously

Wish I could help. Lovelace Health Plan isn't covering WLS anymore. Good Luck!

oliveoil
on 7/12/09 5:27 am

Topic: Please help, seriously

I have exhausted my appeal process and I am now ready to seek new employment with a company that covers WLS. I will work anywhere. Really anywhere. Please let me know which companies in the Albuquerque area are covering WLS. Thank you so much!!

kellymb
on 7/11/09 1:57 pm - Albuquerque, NM

RNY on 12/26/07

Topic: RE: The weekend

Well, never made it to Santa Fe as the Folk Art Festival was going on and didn't want to fight those crowds. I see the RR hit another cow, poor thing.... We did go to the new Johnny Depp movie about John Dilinger. Was good and he is such a good actor too. Was it hot today or what? Well, tomorrow is laundry day and maybe to Kohl's and use my coupon. See ya NM.

StaceyNJ
on 7/11/09 10:35 am - Brick, NJ

Lap Band on 02/23/09

Topic: Come Join Us!

A new Weight loss support group has been formed via Facebook....it is the :

NJ WLS Group

We would like to welcome All members of OH - regardless of what type of surgery you have had or state you call home.

This is a secret facebook group - it will not show up in your Facebook profile and only Admins can invite members.

If you are interested please PM me with your FB info and I will send a FB friends request to you - once you accept it I will send the invite to you - we look forward to meeting everyone!

Stacey