CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION!
August 16, 2008, I attended the 2008 Support Group Leadership Conference at the Cleveland Center for Bariatric Surgery (St. Vincent Charity Hospital).
It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to meet with other group leaders from around the Cleveland, Ashtabula area. The agenda began with Karen Shulz, MSN Executive Direct of CCBS welcoming everyone. Peter Valencic, RD Dietician presented a dietary review. The media lately has been discussing alccohol use after weight loss surgery which was covered by Courtney Holbrook, PHD, Director Psychology CCBS.
After a lovely lunch and group discussion, Anita Maximim, Ph.D.M discussed effective leadership Skills and style. (It is my hope thaat I have practiced effective leadership).
I was presented with a Certificate of Completion from the Cleveland Center for Bariatric Surgery for outstanding dedication and lasting contribution to WLS patients and completion of the 2008 Support Group Leadership Conference.
I now have been certified by both OH and CCBS as a group leader! And of course, without ALL OF MY GROUP MEMBERS, there would be no group! The opportunity to help others along their WLS journey is so rewarding!
It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to meet with other group leaders from around the Cleveland, Ashtabula area. The agenda began with Karen Shulz, MSN Executive Direct of CCBS welcoming everyone. Peter Valencic, RD Dietician presented a dietary review. The media lately has been discussing alccohol use after weight loss surgery which was covered by Courtney Holbrook, PHD, Director Psychology CCBS.
After a lovely lunch and group discussion, Anita Maximim, Ph.D.M discussed effective leadership Skills and style. (It is my hope thaat I have practiced effective leadership).
I was presented with a Certificate of Completion from the Cleveland Center for Bariatric Surgery for outstanding dedication and lasting contribution to WLS patients and completion of the 2008 Support Group Leadership Conference.
I now have been certified by both OH and CCBS as a group leader! And of course, without ALL OF MY GROUP MEMBERS, there would be no group! The opportunity to help others along their WLS journey is so rewarding!
Terri
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader
www.wlsterrib.com
Terri - I am so proud to think that "MY ANGEL" has been honored in this way! You are such a great support to so many people and I feel very lucky to have had you watching over me in my early journey! Love ya and sending lots of ((((HUGS))))!
Highest wt: 1/4/06 - 296
Met surgeon: 6/7/07 - 287
Surgery day: 12/12/07 - 277
Current: 9/28/08 - 196.5
Drs Goal 180 My Goal: 145
"When a believing person prays, great things happen." James 5:16
How wonderful, to have something that shows how much you care for others. Hope I can participate in that kind of support sometime soon. Our support group meets on Wednesdays and this time, I have to take my daughter to a church picnic. But she is only a senior in high school once, and soon I will be making plans and running to meetings without considering her needs...
Blessings and hugs, hoping for the best, 
Donna H 
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