ObesityHelp is proud to announce that we are about to start training the new Chapter Leaders on November 29, 2004 and would like to count you in that group. If you have ever expressed an interest in being a Chapter leader or have just wanted to help people. This is for you. If you are interested in starting an ObesityHelp Chapter please e-mail me back ASAP with you name, address, and phone number to: [email protected] We will be mailing the training packets out with the training schedule right away. All training will be conducted in a conference phone in room. There are three sections to the training. All instructions will be included with your manual. If you responded to this already and did not get a response from me please send me an e-mail to me directly as I lost a number of e-mails. Please feel free to contact me at 866 957-4636 x 385 if you have any questions or concerns. It's a Lifestyle, Monica Ganz, Ph.D.

There was a question about B&A photos for the gallery. So everyone knows this is basically the rules for that.... Eric nor I have ever said standing only for B&A Photos. I don't know where this is written, it's not true. And we've always requested from knees up... we just don't want a face shot only. And some don't have a knees up type of photo for before... what my letters have always stated to members are, "You might not have a full body for a before photo, but you've lost 100#... come on.. show it off! You can always take the current/after photo!" There are many photos on there w/ people sitting. Those are OK. Eric's favorite type of photos are where the person is in the same position in the after shot that they were in the before shot... and some after shots are even taken next to that same tree, or same railing, or same fireplace or in the same chair. Those are great for comparisons on how well you've done, but they have never been required. I apologize for confusion. Please, if there's ever any questions on any of this, instead of starting wars amongst yourselves, please, always come and ask me first. I don't seem very visible these days.. I'm taking three classes again and am finally getting that diploma :grad: I've been waiting and working so hard for (next step, the AAS, in ONLY six classes), but I'm always here for you. I might not get back to you the same day, but I will get back to you.. or one of my assistants will, if they can help you. If they can't help you, then my door's always open. Love ya! :kiss: Photo Processing Manager - Photos to [email protected] & Questions or concerns to [email protected]

Hi all, ObesityHelp is ready to kick off the training of the OH Chapters across the country. We are going to be helping set up support groups all over the country, but we need your help to do so. We need you - that's right YOU! We need people like you who are willing to give some of their time to get trained and lead. We will help you every step of the way. We will show you how to get started and how to keep going. If you have a support group going already, we can help you too. Our training program starts on November 29, 2004. I would love to have you join us and be a part of a team of people who are making a difference in people's lives. Contact me by phone at 866 957-4636 x 385 or e-mail me at [email protected] YOU can make the difference in someone's life. It's a Lifestyle, Monica Ganz, Ph.D.

Kathy, I'm so sorry to hear that the second insurance turned you down. Did either insurance give you a reason why? What about the appeal with uhc have you heard any thing on that yet? Kathy I'm real tired had a long day I'll catch ya later. take care Tina

Hi Kathy, I am prayng for you that every thing will go through with out any problems, be patient it took 11 weeks for mine to get approved. It sounds like your poor brother-in-law is having rough time. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. As for me I am doing fine. My Dad has been staying with us, he wants to go visit my little sister for a week or two she lives in Casper. My Dad has COPD & enfazma not sure how to spell also asthema he has alot of problems breathing. Boy is it hard to watch some one not able to breath. And not be able to ease the pain or do any thing to help him. He also has heart problems. I can tell you the power of prayer first hand, he has been on complete live support and came out of it,several times. THe one time the Dr. ask if we belived in God and said if you don't you better and said he didn't know why or how he is still here. Let me tell you that is scary. It was so nice out this after noon but it is starting to cool off and the wind is starting to blow. I am not ready for winter (BURRRRRR) talk to ya later TIna