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Topic: RE: TOPAMAX????
Watch out for Topamax! As well as being used for seizures, it is also used for depression, bipolars, etc. My psych doc kept pushing it on me for weight loss - before it became approved for that - and I immediately started having severe pain in my eyes. One day I found an article that was published about the very serious side effects of Topamax that were causing the FDA to consider withdrawing it from the market. One of them was glaucoma. I stopped taking it taht day and the pain in my eyes went away over the next few weeks never to return! So be careful and if start getting unexplained headaches and eye pain - GET OFF TOPAMAX. And ask your doctor abut it.
Topic: prayers from cali-board
I'm praying sooo hard for the miners...you guys have been thru soo much:angels: 
trish
trish 
overtherainbow
on 1/20/06 5:27 am - Somerville, MA
on 1/20/06 5:27 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
Topic: TOPAMAX????
Hi, I went to my dr yesterday and he put me on topamax to loose weight but i foud out its an anti seizure med. with a side affect of weight loss? has anyone else tried this? and also how hard is getting aprov. from mountain state blue cross blue shield im just startig out any help would be great! Thanks so much for your time
Teresa
Topic: RE: Hello WV! I'm from Clarksburg!
Hi Jeanna, I am from Doddridge Co and work in Clarksburg. I had my surgery 18 mos ago and have lost 140 lbs. I went from a size 24 to size 8! My dr is Dr McNatt at Ruby. I have not made the support group meetings there, it's just not convenient. I would be interested in something in the Clarksburg area, so let me know.
Topic: RE: Hawian Cruise and Conference
ObesityHelp Hawaii Cruise 2006
Norwegian Cruise Lines - Pride of Aloha!
Welcome to The Whole New Hawaii!!!
Imagine Hawai'i. What do you see? O'ahu's glittering Diamond Head and dazzling Waikiki Beach? Maui's lush valleys, tropical beaches, waterfalls and rainforests? Kaua'i's spectacular Na Pali Coast and Waimea Canyon? Or the Big Island of Hawai'i's volcanoes, black-sand beaches and 13,000-foot-high mountains? Hawai'i is a kaleidoscope of natural beauty, and each island offers a unique and thrilling experience of its own. So which Hawai'i Island do you choose? We invite you to experience them all - on one unforgettable life-changing vacation.
Come and join us while we travel and learn together. We had a marvelous time while sailing to Alaska this past summer - so now we are headed for warmer weather and clear blue waters. We will be joined by some wonderful speakers who will share their pearls of wisdom while you collect your own pearls from the beaches of Hawaii. Come and spend a vacation with you WLS friends and family. ObesityHelp will be there to take care of your needs and feed your brain. We will let the chef feed your pouch. Some of the classes that we will be holding are:
Chair Exercise that anyone can do - anywhere
Road Signs to Success
I've lost all of the weight...now what
What do I do with all of this skin - I do not like the layered look
Thin Brained vs. Fat Brained
Behavior Changes in becoming the New You
Scrap booking Class
Craft time under the palms
Where did all my Vitamins Go?
Learn to walk again with Grace!
These are just a few of the many options that you will have for learning and sharing. We will have plenty of time to see the sites and play. You can be as busy as you choose or do nothing at all - That's the beauty of a cruise. Hope you will join us.
Monica Ganz, Ph.D.
Director of Events and Chapters
ObesityHelp, Inc.
866-957-4636 x 385
I would be happy to mail this information to anyone who would be interested in this amazing cruise vacation. Simply call our office and request the packet for the ObesityHelp Hawaii Cruise 2006.
Just a $300.00 fully-refundable*, per-person deposit holds your space.
All-Star Cruises & Travel, Inc. is a fully-certified, full-service travel agency. We are ARC-appointed, CLIA-approved, IATAN-approved and members of ASTA. We take very seriously our commitment to excellence.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Mr. Daniel J. Schmier
President/Dean of Students
PS. We're asking that everyone get deposits in ASAP. We're working to get our group a complementary cabin upgrades through Norwegian Cruise Lines and they won't consider it until all deposits have been received.
ObesityHelp Hawai'i Cruise 2006
Sailing Date: Sunday, November 5, 2006
Cruise Company: Norwegian Cruise Lines
Name of Ship: Pride of Aloha
Itinerary: Sunday ~ Depart Honolulu, O'ahu
Monday ~ Nawiliwili, Kaua'i
Tuesday ~ Nawiliwili, Kaua'i (Scenic Cruising)
Wednesday ~ Hilo, Hawai'i (Evening Sail by Mt. Ki'Lauea)
Thursday ~ Koni, Hawai'i
Friday ~ Kahului, Maui (Optional Tour to Lana'i Available)
Saturday ~ Kahului, Maui
Sunday ~ Honolulu, O'ahu
Group space held: Category K (inside) 30 cabins
Category KK (inside) 11 cabins
Category E (oceanview) 30 cabins
Category BC (oceanview w/balcony) 5 cabins
Catogory BB (oceanview w/balcony) 21 cabins
Catogory AA (Owner's Suite) 3 cabins
*Cruise Cost: Category K (inside) - $899 per person (3rd/4th guest $479)
Category KK (inside) - $910 per person (3rd guest $479)
Category E (oceanview) - $1219 per person (3rd/4th guest $529)
Category BC (oceanview w/balcony)
$1569 per person (3rd guest $589)
Catogory BB (oceanview w/balcony)
$1609 per person (3rd guest $589)
Catogory AA (Owner's Suite)
$4189 per person (3rd/4th/5th guests $919)
Included in Cruise Package: Seven night sailing aboard Norwegian Cruise Lines Pride of Aloha, a ****tail party as hosted by Dan Schmier from All-Star Cruises & Travel, Inc., Obesity Help onboad conference fees, port charges and taxes.
Topic: wv medicaid
ok here is the thing......i divorced in 04 and lost my insurance and couldnt fight for my tummy tuck because i couldnt even afford to see a regular doc much less pay for anything like that, but i just found out that i have medicaid and i want to start the journey for my tuck again.....is there anyone that can help me with this information, as in, will they approve or absolutly no!! i guess there is no harm in trying but i would like to know what im up against?
Topic: Urgent need
If you guys know if anyone that has gotten approved through medicaid without having diabetes in any state can you please let me know I desperately need this surgery to improve my health issues, disease and over all quality of life, I feel this is the last chance for me.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks alot
Topic: RE: Hello WV! I'm from Clarksburg!
Thats great Peggy!! Where is your appointment at?!? I had mine done in Morgantown, and it was terrific! I'm going to start going to the support group meetings at Ruby next month. I also have a group of friends at my church that are going to start meeting! If you need any questions answered or want to chat. Email me!
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