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I just wanted to let you know that we ( the BPSWV support group) are announcing a 6 week Back on Track / Kick Start program. This program is designed for WLS patients that have failed to achieve their weight- loss goal or re-gained weight. It is a special 6 week program that will meet the specific needs that are not being met by the traditional support group or online support forums. It is exclusively for long-term WLS patients that are seeking a maintenance plan for life or a need to kick start to loose or re- loose a few extra pounds. This program is designed to incorporate ALL of the key elements of long-term success. Experience has taught that WLS patients to fail to meet their weight loss goals feel like ultimate failures and start experiencing feelings again of discouragement, self-doubt and embarrassment - especially if they realize they have regained some weight. This program will give you the knowledge and tools to turn these feeling to success and optimism again. The group will be limited to 15 participants. It has gotten a vey positive response and we've scheduled a second class on Thursday evenings at Medabolix. This is something that I think you'd enjoy very much. Lori

I can say "ditto" to the other comments regarding the Cincinnati conference. It was so wonderful to meet so many happy people who aren't necessarily worried about how many pounds they've lost, but about how much life they've gained! Thank you for allowing me to feel like a success and giving me the motivation to not stop because I've regained 20 pounds but pull myself up and know all you people are here to help me. The vendors were great, the sessions were great, the doorprizes were great, lunch was great! I learned so much and I'm excited about bringing it back to our local support group. Thanks!

Way to go Trinna!!!!! ---Barb A

I would love info on local support groups! Thanks so much!