ObesityHelp is pleased to announce that Susan Maria Leach -- weight loss surgery patient, talented chef and author of the award-winning book "Before and After: Living and Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery," -- will be the keynote speaker at our third National Convention. The convention will be held May 20-22, 2005, in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, and will feature three live cooking demonstrations with Susan Maria. We hope that you will join us for this chance to see Susan Maria at work and for all of the other fabulous opportunities to learn, share and have fun that this convention will offer. Don't miss out!

Please visit the ObesityHelp Events Web site for more information about this exciting event.



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For what ever reason I am suffering from extreme dry mouth. Nothing seems to help. I try lip balms I try and drink water as much as possible but sipping so slow drives me crazy. Anyone have any suggestions. I am post op 13 days. Tamika Harrell, Wash, DC

ObesityHelp, Inc., will be hosting its 3rd national event, which will be held in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, on May 20-22, 2005. Special speakers -- including bariatric surgeons, plastic surgeons, health and nutrition professionals, fitness experts and weight loss motivational speakers -- will fill this exciting 3-day event with the information and inspiration you need, wherever you may be in your journey to better health. Come, join us and be a star! That's right -- you can be a weight-loss star and walk down the red carpet as you enter our special Hollywood-style event! Bring your family and friends and meet hundreds of our wonderful pre- and post-op members from all over the U.S. We assure you that this "star-studded" event will be one that you will remember for a long time! ObesityHelp East Coast National Convention Information: Date: May 20-22, 2005 Time: Friday: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM, 7:00 - 11:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM, 7:00 - 11:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Area: Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey Location: Hilton Hasbrouck Heights/Meadowlands 650 Terrace Avenue Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 1-201-288-6100 To register for this special event please visit http://www.obesityhelpevents.com/2005-newjersey.html. Do you think your surgeon would like to attend this event? Would your friends in your support group enjoy a fun-filled and educational weekend? Share the news that ObesityHelp is coming and invite them to join in the excitement! Are you a support group leader? Special rates apply for groups of 10 or more. Please contact our events manager, Bo McCoy if you would like to register your entire group at 866-957-4636 ext. 365 or by e-mail at [email protected]. If you are interested in starting a support group in your area, you won't want to miss the special Chapter Leader Training sessions scheduled for Friday, May 20th! For more information about Chapter Leader Training, please contact Monica Ganz at 866-957-4636 ext. 385 or by e-mail at [email protected]. For more information about this or any other event that ObesityHelp is hosting, please visit http://www.obesityhelpevents.com. ______________________________________________________________________ Did you know that ObesityHelp has it's own magazine? For more information about our magazine, please visit http://www.obesityhelpmagazine.com. Looking for a special product to buy a friend or support group member? Visit our online store at http://www.obesityhelpstore.com.

Miss Carolyn is a lovely 71 year old lady from Forest, MS, who has been attempting to have WLS, but is hearing now that due to medical conditions and age, it may not be a possiblity for her. She is very discouraged and upset. She does not have a computer and will not be able to respond, but I wanted her to know that people from all over the country were praying for her. Please go by her page and give her some love and support. I will print it out and get it to her. Thank you so much! And please remember her in your prayers. Thanks a bazillion. Smoochies Arlies Miss Carolyn of Forest: http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/status.phtml?N=o1113423320