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How fun is this event going to be!
OH is on its way to New Orleans to find the music in our souls and our theme is The Big Easy. Just as New Orleans has been supportive and welcoming to musicians from around the world, OH is creating an event to be supportive and welcoming to YOU! Whether you are investigating weight loss surgery, have already had weight loss surgery or just want to gain knowledge in a friendly atmosphere, this event is for you! We are lining up notable speakers to provide information on bariatric surgery, plastic surgery, nutrition, self esteem, relationships, exercise, dressing for success and creating confidence within yourself. In addition to the many breakout sessions, our main stage will be offering motivational speakers as well as a professional Q & A panel.
We have negotiated guest room single/double rates of $119 plus taxes at this location. It is smack in the middle of the French Quarter, so we’re planning on having some fun! Parking is $15 per day with in and out, so carpool! They say you don’t need a car to get to anything that’s fun! For those of you flying into Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY), here is a shuttle link to check out: http://www.airportshuttleneworleans.com/
Hotel Reservations
Call hotel directly and give them the OBH code. They will honor our pricing. 504-962-0503
OUR GROUP BOOKING CODE IS OBH. BE SURE TO PROVIDE THIS.
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Connie Stapleton, PhD is offering accredited CE courses on Friday at each event location. 8 Continuing education credits are available for "Understanding the Obese Patient". Course listed below. Please CLICK HERE for more information and to register for this professional portion. Upon registration for this, you will be emailed a special code to attend the OH event at a deep discount! |
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| SCHEDULE |
| Friday, September 9 (General Attendees) |
Clothing Exchange Drop off and Sorting Bienville Rm
Exchange Opens
Grad Panel and Professional Q & A Panel: Kate Rountree, RD, Dana Manly, Licensed Counselor, Yvonne McCarthy, Life Coach, Erin Akey, Bariatric Guru |
9:00am - 12:00pm
1:00pm - 8:00pm
1:00pm - 4:00pm
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| Dinner Break |
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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| Welcome Coffee |
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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| Friday, September 9 (Professional CE Schedule) |
| Registration |
8:00am - 8:30am
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| Introduction and overview |
8:30am - 9:00am
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| Statistics about obesity |
9:00am - 9:30am
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| Causes of obesity |
9:30am - 9:50am
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| Break |
9:50am - 10:00am
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| The psychological and bio-psycho-social profile of the obese patient |
10:00am - 11:30am
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| Obesity as an addiction |
11:30am - 12:00pm
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| Lunch |
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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| Grad Panel and Professional Q & A Panel |
1:00pm - 4:00pm
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| Treatments of obesity |
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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| Stigmas |
2:00pm - 2:30pm
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| Effective communication with the obese patient |
2:30pm - 3:00pm
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| Break |
3:00pm - 3:15pm
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| Effective communication with the obese patient |
3:15pm - 3:45pm
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| Healthy eating and cooking behaviors |
3:45pm - 4:45pm
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| Summary/Evaluations |
4:45pm - 5:00pm
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| Saturday, September 10 (General Attendees) |
Clothing Exchange Continues, Bienville Rm.
Regis/Vendor visits |
All Day until 8 pm
7:30am - 8:30am
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| Bo McCoy Conga Line, Prize Drawings |
8:30am - 9:10am
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| Chad Soileau, Endurance Athlete |
9:15am - 9:55am
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| Pro Q & A: Amber Credeur, RD, Julie Marks, Exercise Physiologist, Brooke Doucet, RN Bariatric Clinical Coordinator, Kate Rountree, RD |
10:05am - 11:10am
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| Lunch |
11:30am - 12:30pm
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| Exhibit visits, Second Prize Drawing |
12:30pm - 1:05pm
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Yvonne McCarthy, The Food Industry's Three Point Compass and How It's Killing Us
Chef Dave, Emergency Food Storage for WLS Post Ops
Dr. Dennis Eschete, Slamming the Door on Regain |
1:15pm - 1:55pm
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Erin Akey, What Does it Take? The Bariatric Journey to Health and Fitness
Kate Rountree, RD, LDN, I've Had IT, Now How and What do I Eat?
Kristy Kuna, OAC and Its Mission
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2:10pm - 2:50pm
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Dr. Connie Stapleton, Recovering from Obesity
Sarah Bramblette, Navigating the Insurance Process
WLSFA, How the WLSFA Pays it Forward |
3:05pm - 3:45pm
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Dr. Uyen Chu, Revisional Surgery, Opening the Door to Losing it Again
Chef Dave, Recipes New Orleans-Style
Sarah Bramblette, Navigating the Insurance Process |
4:00pm - 4:40pm
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| Final Prize Drawing, photos, exhibits |
4:50pm - 5:30pm
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| Break for dinner on your own |
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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| Fashion show, closing party, photos |
8:00pm - 11:00pm
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| Unlimited FREE photos available from 3 pm to 10 pm in the Image Cinema Photo Booth! |
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Connie Stapleton, Ph.D
Bo McCoy
Chef Dave 
Chad Soileau
Yvonne McCarthy
Antonia Namnath 
Dennis Eschete
Erin Akey
Kate Rountree, RD, LDN
Sarah Bramblette, BHA
Brooke Doucet, RN, BSN
Dana Manly
Dr. Chu
Julie Marks
Amber Credeur
