Three days of Support and Patient Education Guest Speakers Informational Seminars and Question and Answer Sessions How to be a successful WLS Preop and Post op Patient Learn about and try new bariatric products. Hey Everyone, the LA Event is just around the corner! The fun begins Friday, October 29th at 6:00p.m at The Universal Hilton Hotel in Universal City, California. That night, we will kick off our 2nd National ObesityHelp Convention with a Costume Ball and a live band, playing your favorite songs from the 80's. Come dressed as your favorite halloween character or movie star and share this fun filled evening with those who have traveled or are traveling the same journey. Saturday and Sunday will be jam packed with support and education, guest speakers and breakout sessions for both preop and post op individuals. On Sunday, to wrap up our event, we will hold a ObesityHelp Fashion Show featuring some very familiar faces. Time is running out, so don't wait to register for the event. http://www.ohmemberevents.com/losangelesindex.htm?D=081704 We hope to see many of you there!!!! *********************************** Register early and save $15 per person! ObesityHelp National Convention Date: October 29th - 31st, 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Universal Studios Hilton 555 Universal Hollywood Drive Universal City, CA Hotel cost $124 plus tax per night. To register your room call 818-506-2500 Use convention code OBI to get the discounted room rate. Hurry as double rooms are filling up fast; you don't want to miss this end-of-the-year special event. The Cost if you register before October 15th $60 per person. After October 15th the cost goes up to $75.00 So, Hurry and SAVE $15.00! To register visit this website http://www.ohmemberevents.com Agenda for the weekend: Friday night: 6:00 pm until Join us for out special costume "Your The Star" party. Come dressed as your favorite Hollywood Star Or Halloween Character. Bring your cameras you won't want to miss all the "star studded" action on Friday night. The Friday night fun also includes a live 80's band for dancing nostalgia! Saturday: Break out sessions all day. Topics that will be covered: Plastic surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Men's only Group, Women's only Group, Post-op Nutrition, The New You, and so much more. Please see the Event website at http://www.ohmemberevents.com for a complete list of breakout sessions. The Saturday fun continues as many are going to visit the Universal City Walk. To see more about Universal City Walk use this website address. http://www.citywalkhollywood.com/ Sunday: Breakout sessions continue on Sunday with a special Post-op Fashion Show to conclude the day! To register immediately click here http://ohmemberevents.com/obesity+help+events+los+angeles.htm Sound like fun? Why not invite your entire support group to attend. Special group rates are available Until October 15th, 2004. Your group of 5 or more can register for just $50 each! Are you a support group leader and you want additional training and support from Obesityhelp? Obesityhelp is sponsoring a special support group leaders workshop on Friday October 29th from 1pm - 5pm just for support group leaders. If you are interested in this special training please email Monica Ganz, Ph.D.at [email protected] Kirk Thompson aka CROW -450# Lost ObesityHelp Staff

Hello to All! I hope you're all doing well! I of course seem to have disappeared again, w/ school back in session, it's my "never bored" time of life that many of you have heard me talk about for years. :-) Right now, we're looking for good, clear before and after photos for those who have lost at least 100# for possibilities in the magazine for our B&A section. I know the magazine is always looking for stories, but the Photos Dept. is only looking at the B&A section. If you're interested and have clear photos that we can use, please send them to me at [email protected] w/ the subject B&A Magazine Photos and w/ the authorization form, or a note that you've sent it another way (fax or mail). If we already have one on file, let me know. I won't use any photos until I have that form on file. You can find a copy of it under Reaching Out... If you need one mailed to you, let me know and I'll do that also (I do them in batches, so some might have requested and don't have theirs yet.) The photos need to be clear, good size and quality and full body...or knees up. We want our magazine (and site) to look great! I'd love to clean up all the blurred photos and I have volunteers doing that. We currently are doing OK on volunteers for processing photos, but we do need help, someone who has the patience to help keep an eye out for broken links and also look for inappropriate photos, as well as good photos which can be used in the magazine. Send me a note if you're willing to help out on this type of "spy" work. I do know therPe are many photos on the site which are great for the magazine. We just don't have the crew to look through them all anymore. So, please let us know you're there and that you are interested. Oh, and just 'cuz you send it all in, there are no guarantees that you'll get added to the magazine. I don't make final decisions, I just submit to the higher ups. We also only use 8 photos per issue, so you might be added, but not right away. And if you are added, I always try to get a free copy of that magazine out to you. Have a great night! Love ya! :kiss:

The latest issue of ObesityHelp Magazine is now available. We have some wonderful stories that you will not want to miss. OH staff writer, Barbara Bietz, writes In the Still of the Night, which deals with overcoming and understanding NES- The Night Eating Syndrome. For all of you who tuned in to watch MTV's True Life, "I'm Obese" you will remember OH member Amy Williams who writes Amy's Butterfly Journey, about her own emergence from a cocoon into a beautiful butterfly as she gives great detail about living her life with Lymphedema and Obesity. Other stories included in this issue are: The Extreme Champion - By Niloo Sarabi - After losing over 200 pounds, Anthony Rufo returns to the wrestling ring. Vita and VitaGuy - By Jeannie Colter-Married 16 years, this husband and wife team have dedicated their lives to helping other post-ops stay nutritionally balanced.   Vitamin D-The Sunshine Nutrient-By Jacqueline Jacques, ND-Vitamin D may be the most unique nutrient that we currently consider to be essential to human health. While called a vitamin, the nutrient is really a hormone. Catching up on Life-By Anna M. Ruiz-For years, Anna didn't care if she died fat.  However, she found hope in her surgeon and refinanced her home to have the surgery she felt would save her life.   Medicare Coverage of Obesity-By Nikki Johnson-Read the facts about Medicare and learn what you can do to create real change!   Mother and Daughter-Supporting Each Other Through Weight Loss Surgery-By Ronda Einbinder-Dana Berkholz and her mom Marian Valentine create their own support system after having weight loss surgery on the same day, with the same surgeon. Strategies for Maintaining Weight Loss for Life-By Sharon K. Jacob, RD-Weight Loss Surgery is a tool to help you lose weight. Can you maintain that weight loss years after surgery? Registered Dietitician , Sharon K. Jacob talks about how you can be a successful post-op patient.     An Angel Helped Me Find My Way-By Pam Phillips-A newspaper article about another woman's 200 pound weight loss sparks a friendship and inspires Pam Phillips to lose a little weight of her own. (Ok, alot of weight!)   Coming Full Circle-By Kimberly Nease- You won't want to miss this heart to heart and inspirational article.  Kimberly Nease writes about her struggles with obesity and bipolar disorder. If you are not a subscriber, you will want to subscribe today! Six issues for only $25 http://www.obesityhelpmagazine.com :type:

The National Convention in los Angeles is soon approaching - It is being held on October 29-31 at the Universal Hilton in Los Angeles, California. Well you have been asking for it and now it is ready for you to see... The 2005 National Convention Class Schedule... List of class choices: The "New Me" Coping Strategies When Thin is to thin - Anorexia - Bulimia Massage Techniques Relaxation Techniques Boundary Issues - When and how to control them Building Self Esteem Lap band Surgery information Nutritional information post surgical When the "honeymoon" is over??? Depression & Pharmacology Men's ONLY group Women's ONLY group SUPPORT people ONLY group Exercise and Movement Care of your Bones and Muscles during your Journey Our New Nutritional Needs Post-op over plus year Cooking on the Go Protein First - Steps to success Life without Scales The "NEW YOU ROOM" Learning to think THIN What can I eat??? What's a protein?? Over 50 and Loving life! Chat with a Doctor: Plastic Surgeon: Dr. J. Timothy Katzen Bariatric Surgeon: Dr. Terry Simpson Dr. Brian Quebbman Dr. Ramsey Dallal Dr. Mal Flobi Psychologist: Dr. Monica Ganz Dr. David Engstrom Dr. Scott Boliver Dr. Donna Redmayne Chiropractor: Dr. Alan Forrest Nutritionalist: Dr. Jacqueline Jacques There are going to be so many choices and you will not know how to decide - so bring a friend and split the list - share with one another afterwards. We are looking forward to seeing all of you there. Also register now as the price goes up on October 15 to $75. Also the hotel is almost out of rooms - so do not wait... It's a lifestyle, Monica [email protected]