11/6/07 SARATOGA SUPPORT Group "THE WLS LIFESTYLE" TOPIC

Hello! I wanted to inform everyone of the topic for discussion/presentation next week in Saratoga. I will present the WLS lifestyle, covering items such as: the WLS dream, common obstacles, realistic expectations, personal choices, the TOOL & Honeymoon period, lifelong follow up requirements, 5 behaviors of successful maintainers, nutritional and exercise keys to success, the scale, longterm success, personal accountability/awareness, pitfalls/self sabotage, psychological issues such as: body image/self esteem/relationships, change or regain....it's not the easy way out! This is a similar presentation to the one I gave 4/4/2005, I have made some adaptations/revisions; but it is a great review as well, I believe it pertains to anyone from the preop patient's as well as new postops and longterm postops. Hope to see you there!!! Saratoga Hospital 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, Board room 6-8pm Free and open to all regardless of surgical status, surgeon, surgery and all support persons! Email me: [email protected] if more info is needed! Take Care, Jamie Lap RNY 10/9/02 Dr. Singh 320/163 5'9'' (lost 45# before surgery) Plastics 6/9/04 & 11/11/2005 Dr. King http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/profile.php?N=c1132518510 "Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect, it just means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections!"

Wish I could be there Jamie. Wish I had a copter so I could jump over to Saratoga any time I wanted! Have fun! Amy