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Topic: Are You Obese and In the Military?
Are you or a family member on active duty with the military and looking into weight loss surgery? Did you have wls while on active duty? ObesityHelp wants to know what the insurance process is for military people embarking on their wls journey and how you were treated by your superiors both pre and post-op.
Please send an email to Nikki Johnson at [email protected] and include your name, your contact information (phone and email preferred) and background information regarding your situation. :type:
Topic: Join us for Dr. Babineaus chat in 5 mins 5 pst/ 8 est Thanks.
Ask the surgeon, simply go to the link at the top of the mb and click the link to Dr. Babnieaus surgeon chat free starting in just a moment. Thanks and have a great evening.
Larry Irvin
Member Services Manager
Obesityhelp.com
Topic: Hope to see you there!
2 more days to buy your tickets at the current low price for LA heres what it includes:
I'll be there who's w/ me?
OH National event for 2004
Los Angeles California
October 29 to 31, 2004
Universal Hilton
Time is running out to register for this year's event. Cost is only $60 if you register by October 15 Registration After October 15 will be $75
You can register for one day if that would work better into your schedule:
Friday night only for $25
Saturday for $30
Sunday for $30
If you are registering for only one or two days you must e-mail the registration information - name, address, phone, e-mail address and credit card information to: [email protected]
You will receive your registration packet when you arrive and check in with ObesityHelp
Here is our Convention Schedule -(subject to change)
Friday:
Chapter Leader (support group leader) training begins at 1:00 to 5:00
You must make reservations for this event with Monica
Registration will open at 3:00 PM
Vendor Booths will be open at 6:00 PM
Grand Masquerade Ball starts at 7:00 PM to 11 PM
8:00 to 8:20 PM - Hear from Susan Maria with all of her cooking hints
Live Music by Planet 80's
Appetizers will be served
Saturday:
8:30 AM - Vendors will open for you to visit them
9:00 AM - General Session and Welcome
9:10 to 9:30 - Bariatric Advantage Information
9:40 AM to 1:00 Break out Classes
You can choose the class and topics that interest YOU
1:00 to 1:45 PM - Lunch will be served
2:00 to 4:30 PM - Break Out Classes
4:40 to 5:00 PM - General Sessions and drawings
Classes you can choose between (subject to change)
The "new me" coping strategies
When thin is too thin - Anorexia and Bulimia
Finding my Open Door
Head Hunger Sabotage, Depression, Anxiety, and other post op demons
Will I think I'm crazy? The Psychological evaluation and other pre op concerns.
Massage and Relaxation
Boundary Issues
Building Self Esteem
Lap band Procedure Information pre and post care
Nutrition Post Care
When the honeymoon is over - prepare for the longest plateau of your life
Pilates for post care
Cooking with Susan Maria
Sticking with the program once you have lost
The A B C's of Weight Loss Surgery Success
Empower your mind
Abuse and weight gain
A, B, and C's of Nutritional needs Post op
Exercise and Fitness Class
Cooking on the GO
Weighing less and moving more - how to pick up your pace
The Most Important Change you can make is the quality of your life
Learning to think like a thin person
Life without scales
Journey to OZ - Following the path to weight loss surgery
Weight loss in Wonderland - advice from a caterpillar
Visit with one of the following Doctors
Dr. Katzen - Plastic Surgery
Dr. Terry Simpson - Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Ramsey Dallal - Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Korman- Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Richard Lee - Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Leport - Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Jacqueline Jacques - ND
Dr. Quebbeman - Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Dallal - Bariatric Surgeon
Sunday:
8:30 AM - Vendors will open for you to visit them
9:00 AM - General Session - on time drawing!! Don't be late.
9:15 to 9:35 - Vitamist will be sharing information about their product
9:40 to 10:00 - Lancaster Hospital Presentation
10:05 to 10:30 - Questcore will be sharing information with you
10:35 to 11:00 - Round table discussion
11:00 to 11:30 - Special Guest Performers
11:30 to 12:15 - Lunch is served
12:20 to 12:50 - Fashion Show time - come and cheer for you favorite stars
12:55 to 1:30 - Awards and weight spell up
1:30 to 2:00 - Closing and drawings
Hope to see you all there!
Topic: Los Angeles National Event Oct 29,30 & 31 Will you been seen?
Hello All just a friendly reminder that the National OH Convention is almost here and there are only 5 days left to purchase your tickets before prices go up. I have seen several members from the CA boards that have already said they were coming but this is a NATIONAL EVENT! Come one come all.
Stand up and be heard let me know who's coming!
Thanks,
Larry Irvin
Member Services Manager
Obesityhelp.com
Topic: Please Read!
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!!!!
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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
Topic: Dr. Simpsons Chat will begin in about 15 mins.
Come join us for Dr. Simpsons surgeon chat that will begin at 4pm pst and 7eastern. He is extremely informative and fun. Thanks hope to see you there.
Larry Irvin
Member Services Manager
Obesityhelp.com
Topic: Photos for Magazine Needed
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:
Topic: 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]
Sincerely,
Bo McCoy
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