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Amy Williams
on 2/3/06 10:37 am
Topic: Jeremy Norman on ET Monday!
Some of you that attending the Costa Mesa event will remember that Entertainment Tonight was taping during the event. It was mentioned about Jeremy's story and the producers became interested in putting together a surprise for Jeremy. Our wonderful staff have been very active in getting this surprise to be a reality for Jeremy and the surprise finally happened this past week.

Jeremy is now home for those that didn't know. He's still not able to walk after almost 15 months. They did an interview and special surprise for him. They caught it all on tape. Check your Local listings for times on for Monday's Entertainment Tonight! :jump: Tune in to see the surprise he gets.

Here's Jeremy's profile:
http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/profile.php?N=N1088200526

Amy
aadidas7
on 1/31/06 4:06 am - Kokomo, IN
Topic: Please Vote, I need support
I am trying to become a contestant for a Fitness Challenge. I had written an essay for the Kokomo Tribune and have been chosen as 1 of 5 people to be voted on. I am asking for support of any and everyone I may know. I need to get people to vote on my essay. This requires people to log onto www.kokomotribune.com and click on The Fitness Challege. There you will be able to read the essays and have an opportunity to vote. In order to vote you have to register which takes like 5 minutes, and it has to be an email other than hotmail, and yahoo. It did accept my school email. So I am sure you have all seen me in on here and understand my desire to want to get a gym membership and an opportunity to change my life. Please please please assist me in this process. I am normally a quiet person, but in this case, I am not too shy to beg. You will know your vote went through because at the end the results will pop up. Thanks, Amy Ashley
Seven
on 1/30/06 1:33 pm - Corpus Christi, TX
Topic: Walking Challenge
I have been using the Walking Forum as my own personal space to log my walking goals. I have decided to expand a little and issue a challenge to all the walkers in OH land. HOW IT WORKS Set a goal in minutes or miles for the month of February. Every time you walk, go to the walking forum and log it. At the end of the month see if you reached your goal. It is that simple! EXAMPLE I will walk 10 hours in the month of February. or I will walk 25 miles in the month of February. These can be any type of walks - around the neighborhood, the track, treadmill, mall walks, Walk Away the Pound videos, what ever. But they do need to be walks, not exercise in general. Come on, let's get out there and walk! http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/walking/ Seven
Ronda E.
on 1/30/06 7:27 am - Tustin Ranch, CA
Topic: OH Magazine Issue 1 2006
The OH Magazine year is beginning with the fabulously D'Lushus Guadalupe D'Lushus and her story about her weight loss transformation. This issue focuses on nutrition for a healthy lifestyle introducing readers to nutrition and healing by Jim Duffy; the post-op diet challenge by Kimberly Do; and healthy habits for successful travel by Janet Gossum. Fans of the popular television show Dr. 90210 will be excited to read about Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Linda Li as she speaks to OH Magazine's Barbara Bietz. If you have not had a chance to subscribe, you can log onto http://www.oh-magazine.com. The $25 per year bi-monthly magazine always provides informative articles for those on their surgical weight loss journey. You can also subscribe by calling toll free 1-866-297-4966. If you have any questions or comments, please send an email to [email protected].

Ronda Einbinder
Public Relations Manager
ObesityHelp.com :type:
Amy Williams
on 1/30/06 5:35 am
Topic: New Message boards: Sneak Peek
Hi OH Members :kiss:

This is not the complete version release for the new message boards, but we want you involved in the process. Take a moment to go take a look at the new message board design, and features. We would appreciate your feedback so far on the message board, and understand there are many more things to come before a final release. You will notice some new things like signature line, color/size font, edit and delete. It's a good start at what's to come.


To get a sneak peek of the message board (many more changes coming):
Sneak Peek

Thanks for bearing with us and please know we are working hard to make sure YOUR ideas/suggestions are part of the new design.

Amy Williams
Member Services Dept.
Ronda E.
on 1/30/06 1:21 am - Tustin Ranch, CA
Topic: Prader Willi Patients
We need your help! If you suffer from prader willi syndrome, or know someone who suffers from prader willi, who had weight loss surgery we need to talk to you. OH Magazine is working with a researcher who is trying to gather information regarding how a patient with the syndrome coped before and is coping after weight loss surgery. The information will be gathered for a future article in OH Magazine. If you can help us with this research, please send an email to me at [email protected] and tell me your name, phone number, email address and what your current situation is with prader willi. Thank you.

Ronda Einbinder
OH Staff Writer
ObesityHelp.com :type:
excrash
on 1/25/06 11:13 pm - Rutland, VT
Topic: RE: BMI over 60
Thanks so much-I will check it out. Take care! Jennifer
(deactivated member)
on 1/25/06 4:51 pm - Yakima, WA
Topic: RE: BMI over 60
Hi You might want to check out the BMI over 50 forum. It's a fairly active forum - nice folks. I bet you get some good answers there. Best of luck to you! My BMI was 58 - I had zero complications and lost 230 pounds to goal in 20 months. (((HUGS))), Toots http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/bmi_over_50/
excrash
on 1/21/06 12:45 am - Rutland, VT
Topic: BMI over 60
Could I get some input from members who have (or had) a BMI over 60 at the time of surgery? Mine is 63 and I am so afraid that I will die on the table. I will be meeting with the doctor soon. I was waylaid by other tests I had to have completed beforehand. Thanks for your help.
overtherainbow
on 1/20/06 5:25 am - Somerville, MA
Topic: Friends of WLS Boston Gathering March 2006
Boston Gathering of Friends of WLS Friday, March 24, 2006 - Sunday, March 26, 2006 Adults Only Registration Deadline is February 10, 2006 Late Registration Deadline is March 3, 2006 This weekend is about connecting with people that can understand the journey we have taken and having some fun with fellow WLSers and support people. I have finalized the Hotel information for the Boston Gathering. The cost of the hotel is $79.00/per night, this is per room. You can call the hotel to make your reservations at 1-800-325-3535 or (781) 848-0600 by March 3, 2006: Sheraton Braintree Hotel 37 Forbes Road Braintree, MA 02184 (Exit 6 off Interstate 93/state Route 128 ) We have been very fortunate to secure the $79.00 room rate again this year. The hotel has a good size pool, hot tub and saunas. They also have a full gym (Braintree Athletic Club) they offer daily memberships at $7.00 a day. If nothing else, it's a great get away for the dreary end of winter... As a lot of us did at past gatherings, I recommend doubling, tripling and quadrupling up. Saturday during the day you will be free to go sightseeing in Boston or do whatever you like. There is a wonderful shopping mall across the street from the Hotel. It is a very reasonable car ride from PA, NJ, NY, CT, NH, VT, ME, MD, RI If you are interested in flying into Boston you have three airports to choose from. The first one is Boston''''s Logan International Airport, the other two are located about an hour away from Boston. They are in Manchester, New Hampshire and Providence, Rhode Island (TF Green). There is a shuttle to the hotel from Boston''''s Logan Airport. Braintree is also on the T''''s red line (the T is Boston's rapid transit). The red line is accessible to South Station (where most Amtrak''s come into from the South.) The Tara (as it's known in the area) will gladly pick you up from the Quincy Adams T station. Please feel free to bring your Significant Other, but children will not be allowed at the Friday night or Saturday night events.In addition the Boston area has a WEALTH of nearby attractions. In late March you're looking at doable weather for walking trips in Boston. Also historic Plymouth is only a 40 minute drive (the Plimoth Plantation and the Mayflower are there) And Quincy, the next town over is historically rich as well. Here is a brief overview of the weekend festivities: Friday, March 24, 2006 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - Mix and Mingle 10:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m. - Private Pool Party Saturday, March 25, 2006 5:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. - Dinner/Dancing - Keynote Speaker being arranged Sunday, March 26, 2006 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Farewell Breakfast Here are the costs associated with the weekend. COSTS: Deadline: February 10, 2006 Post-op = $67.00 Pre-op/Support = $80.00 This includes the following Registration Fee = $25.00 Saturday Night Meal = $32.00 (4oz - post-op) = $37.00 (8oz - pre-op and support) Sunday Breakfast = $10.00 (4oz - post-op) = $18.00 (8oz - pre-op and support) COSTS: Deadline: March 3, 2006 - LATE REGISTRATION - Money Orders Only will be accepted Post-op = $92.00 Pre-op/Support = $105.00 This includes the following Registration Fee = $50.00 Saturday Night Meal = $32.00 (4oz - post-op) = $37.00 (8oz - pre-op and support) Sunday Breakfast = $10.00 (4oz - post-op) = $18.00 (8oz - pre-op and support) I am still working on getting a charter sightseeing tour similar to the duck tours we did last year, so more information on that to follow. If you have any questions please feel free to email me at [email protected]. Hope to see you all there!!!! Marie Friends of WLS
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