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Topic: Surgery Across the Border?
Hello Everyone,
Have you had weight loss surgery in Mexico or outside of the United States or are considering it? If so, tell us why! Would you like to share your expierence with others? You can email a brief paragraph about your journey and send it to: [email protected]
Please include your contact information and the City and State where you live. Please note your story and email may be considered for television or news print and you may be contacted by a writer or producer.
All my best,
Tammy Colter
Director of Media & PR
ObesityHelp.com
Have you had weight loss surgery in Mexico or outside of the United States or are considering it? If so, tell us why! Would you like to share your expierence with others? You can email a brief paragraph about your journey and send it to: [email protected]
Please include your contact information and the City and State where you live. Please note your story and email may be considered for television or news print and you may be contacted by a writer or producer.
All my best,
Tammy Colter
Director of Media & PR
ObesityHelp.com
Topic: OH Easter Egg Hunt!!
Shhhhhh....Obesityhelp has a secret! Did you know somewhere on our site is an Easter egg? :gossip: If you are able to find it click on it, but don't tell anyone! It's a secret! If you find that egg let me know here, and tell me what do you think of what's on the other side!
Good luck and happy searching, OH is a LARGE site!
Have a wonderful weekend!! :jump:
Amy
Good luck and happy searching, OH is a LARGE site!
Have a wonderful weekend!! :jump:
Amy
Topic: Wasn't that a great article??
Have you been reading articles in the latest issue of OH Magazine but have a question about something you read? Do you want to discuss one of the recipes, memories of John Ott or your favorite house guest on Starting Over? Well, now you can. Just log onto http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/magazine and you can share your opinions on your most favorite or least favorite articles. We want to hear from you! Remember, there are four pages to choose from so keep clicking until you have seen all the articles listed. We truly value the comments of our readers.
Ronda
OH Magazine :type:
Ronda
OH Magazine :type:
Topic: Contest! Enter To Win!
Hello Everyone! :wave:
Will YOU be one of EIGHT lucky contest winners? :spin::spin:
Enter the latest OH Magazine contest NOW for your chance to win a copy of Ann Pai's new book:
My Other Body....the story of a sisterhood - of an older sister's fatal struggle with obesity and a younger sister's journey from the extreme limit of compulsive eating toward better mental health - and of their love, which survived all challenges.
You can read book reviews here:
http://www.oh-magazine.com/contest.php
Author Ann Pai is also an OH Member! Read her profile here:
http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/profile.php?N=P1126577270
How can I win you ask? :secret:
For a chance to win, please email or snail mail your answers to the following questions:
1. Which of the following best describes you?
I. I am Pre-op with a surgery date
II. I am Pre-op seeking insurance approval
III. I am Post-op
IV. I am considering weight loss surgery and researching my options
V. I am looking for non weight loss surgery alternatives
2. What kinds of vitamin or bariatric products do you buy?
3. Where do you buy your products from?
4. What new features would you like to see on ObesityHelp.com?
5. How has ObesityHelp.com been the most helpful to you?
To enter by e-mail:
Send an e-mail to: [email protected]
Please also include:
1. Your name
2. Your phone number (so we can contact you if you are a winner)
3. Your mailing address
To enter by mail, send a letter or postcard to:
My Other Body Contest
ObesityHelp, Inc.
8001 Irvine Center Drive, Suite 1270
Irvine, California 92618
Your letter or postcard must also contain the information listed above.
One entry per person, please. Eight winners will be selected at random from all entries received by May 15th, 2006.
Good Luck!
Tammy
ObesityHelp.com/OH Magazine
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Will YOU be one of EIGHT lucky contest winners? :spin::spin:
Enter the latest OH Magazine contest NOW for your chance to win a copy of Ann Pai's new book:
My Other Body....the story of a sisterhood - of an older sister's fatal struggle with obesity and a younger sister's journey from the extreme limit of compulsive eating toward better mental health - and of their love, which survived all challenges.
You can read book reviews here:
http://www.oh-magazine.com/contest.php
Author Ann Pai is also an OH Member! Read her profile here:
http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/profile.php?N=P1126577270
How can I win you ask? :secret:
For a chance to win, please email or snail mail your answers to the following questions:
1. Which of the following best describes you?
I. I am Pre-op with a surgery date
II. I am Pre-op seeking insurance approval
III. I am Post-op
IV. I am considering weight loss surgery and researching my options
V. I am looking for non weight loss surgery alternatives
2. What kinds of vitamin or bariatric products do you buy?
3. Where do you buy your products from?
4. What new features would you like to see on ObesityHelp.com?
5. How has ObesityHelp.com been the most helpful to you?
To enter by e-mail:
Send an e-mail to: [email protected]
Please also include:
1. Your name
2. Your phone number (so we can contact you if you are a winner)
3. Your mailing address
To enter by mail, send a letter or postcard to:
My Other Body Contest
ObesityHelp, Inc.
8001 Irvine Center Drive, Suite 1270
Irvine, California 92618
Your letter or postcard must also contain the information listed above.
One entry per person, please. Eight winners will be selected at random from all entries received by May 15th, 2006.
Good Luck!
Tammy
ObesityHelp.com/OH Magazine
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Topic: Risks of Gastric Bypass?
Wanting to learn the risks associated with the Gastric Bypass?
In partnering with Synovis Surgical Innovations, Obesityhelp is happy to announce we have a free informational webcast on the risks with gastric bypass.
*Bleeding
*Blood Clots
*Bowel Obstructions
*Gastrointestinal Leaks
You can view this webcast on this link: http://www.obesityhelp.com/surgeryrisks/ and click "view presentation". You may have to download the plug in before viewing the webcast which is at the bottom of the page. If you've seen this webcast before or this is your first time please let us know your thoughts about it. If you can post here or email your comments to [email protected] This link is to help educate our members and we hope that you found it helpful.
Amy Williams
Member Services
In partnering with Synovis Surgical Innovations, Obesityhelp is happy to announce we have a free informational webcast on the risks with gastric bypass.
*Bleeding
*Blood Clots
*Bowel Obstructions
*Gastrointestinal Leaks
You can view this webcast on this link: http://www.obesityhelp.com/surgeryrisks/ and click "view presentation". You may have to download the plug in before viewing the webcast which is at the bottom of the page. If you've seen this webcast before or this is your first time please let us know your thoughts about it. If you can post here or email your comments to [email protected] This link is to help educate our members and we hope that you found it helpful.
Amy Williams
Member Services
Topic: Who is your favorite American Idol?
Hello Everyone! :wave:
Let's have some fun! Do you have a favorite American Idol contestant? :dance::dance: Cast your "OH" Idol vote here and tell us about your favorite singer! Who had the best performance so far this season? Who do you think will win? And who will be the next to be voted off? The following contestants are still in the competition:
Elliot
Mandisa
Chris
Taylor
Kellie
Paris
Ace
Bucky
Katherine
:gossip: (Rumor has it that we have a few OH members that have had the courage to audition for the show!) :cool:
All my best,
Tammy
ObesityHelp.com
www.OH-Magazine.com
Let's have some fun! Do you have a favorite American Idol contestant? :dance::dance: Cast your "OH" Idol vote here and tell us about your favorite singer! Who had the best performance so far this season? Who do you think will win? And who will be the next to be voted off? The following contestants are still in the competition:
Elliot
Mandisa
Chris
Taylor
Kellie
Paris
Ace
Bucky
Katherine
:gossip: (Rumor has it that we have a few OH members that have had the courage to audition for the show!) :cool:
All my best,
Tammy
ObesityHelp.com
www.OH-Magazine.com
Topic: Important: PROFILE SPRUCING
The volunteer html team is no longer accepting new profile requests or changes to current profile set-ups for the time being. For those of you that are already in line, we will be contacting you to discuss your previously submitted request. We apologize for the inconvenience but are pleased to announce that a new profile system is currently being developed that will be more maintainable and feature rich than our current one.
Some new items to look forward to this year:
Blogging
Avatar Uploading (Message Board Photo)
Photo Albums
Friends Networking
Pre-built Templates
and much more....
We have enjoyed helping you over the years in this capacity and look forward to helping you with the new set up when it is completed. In the meantime, we have a lot of busy work to do in order to get ready and ask for your patience and support during this time.
Thank you,
The HTML Team
Below is some basic Q&A about our changes; more announcements will be made in the near future.
Q: When are we going to be able to use the new blog system?
A: We are anticipating launching the actual blog system early this summer but will be launching several other significant changes prior to this to enhance the site as a whole.
Q: What about our current profile? If we like it as is and don't want to change it.
A: Please rest assured that your existing profile will still be available if you decide to keep it, but it is important to note that we will not be able to provide the additional features found in the new system. We will be offering you the ability to transition from the current system to the new and strongly encourage you do so in order to access all the new features that will be implemented.
Q: What should we do in the meantime while waiting for the new system? Should we not be adding new items?
A. There is no need to stop using your current profiles, as stated previously, it will still be available until you choose to upgrade. However, keep in mind that your current profile may not automatically carry over to the new system.
Q: What if we want to try out the new one but then don't like it, can we switch back to our old one?
A: Once upgraded, you will not be able to rollback to you old profile. However, your old profile data will still be available to you in order to make the transition much smoother.
Q: What will happen with all my current profile updates? Will it still have all my individual updates, pictures I've added, graphics, quizzes, tickers, music videos, midis etc?
A: All profile data may not be transferred automatically; however, we are dedicated to making this a real possibility. More announcements will be made in the near future.
Looking forward to all the new things to come in the next few months :jump:
Some new items to look forward to this year:
Blogging
Avatar Uploading (Message Board Photo)
Photo Albums
Friends Networking
Pre-built Templates
and much more....
We have enjoyed helping you over the years in this capacity and look forward to helping you with the new set up when it is completed. In the meantime, we have a lot of busy work to do in order to get ready and ask for your patience and support during this time.
Thank you,
The HTML Team
Below is some basic Q&A about our changes; more announcements will be made in the near future.
Q: When are we going to be able to use the new blog system?
A: We are anticipating launching the actual blog system early this summer but will be launching several other significant changes prior to this to enhance the site as a whole.
Q: What about our current profile? If we like it as is and don't want to change it.
A: Please rest assured that your existing profile will still be available if you decide to keep it, but it is important to note that we will not be able to provide the additional features found in the new system. We will be offering you the ability to transition from the current system to the new and strongly encourage you do so in order to access all the new features that will be implemented.
Q: What should we do in the meantime while waiting for the new system? Should we not be adding new items?
A. There is no need to stop using your current profiles, as stated previously, it will still be available until you choose to upgrade. However, keep in mind that your current profile may not automatically carry over to the new system.
Q: What if we want to try out the new one but then don't like it, can we switch back to our old one?
A: Once upgraded, you will not be able to rollback to you old profile. However, your old profile data will still be available to you in order to make the transition much smoother.
Q: What will happen with all my current profile updates? Will it still have all my individual updates, pictures I've added, graphics, quizzes, tickers, music videos, midis etc?
A: All profile data may not be transferred automatically; however, we are dedicated to making this a real possibility. More announcements will be made in the near future.
Looking forward to all the new things to come in the next few months :jump:
Topic: Life After Surgery - Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Denver
Hello Everyone,
I just wanted to share that after losing over 130lbs life has changed dramatically. Exercising gives me such a good feeling (no kidding almost a high). It makes me feel great to be healthy and in control that exercising becomes almost addictive. Never thought it could be..LOL I truly hated to exercise when I was 300lbs. I still have 30lbs to goal but I know that I will accompli**** and maintain my desired weight because using the surgery as a tool is why I had the surgery. To think you can just eat and have no consequences after surgery is delusional. Too much food in against calories burned will make you gain weight. The difference is now our actions show results so it is easier to keep on track.
I have done several 5K walks and now I am doing the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Denver. The Avon Walk is a marathon walk of 39 miles on June 24th & 25th, 2006. This is such an great cause that my team "Cheerful Walkers" is looking for others who would like to join the fight to eradicate breast cancer. We need help in our fundraising and are looking for sponsors. If you are interested and would like to make a tax-deductible donation to "Avon Walk for Breast Cancer" and help us meet our fundraising goals go to our team website http://info.avonfoundation.org/site/TR?team_id=20180&pg=team&fr_id=1180 and scroll down our team web page and choose a name under team roster, and then "Click here to Sponsor Me". We are also looking for others who would like to join our team to do the Avon Walk in Denver. All this information can be found on our team webpage.
Life after surgery is so wonderful that I feel truly blessed and one of my ways of showing my gratitude is by helping others. Breast Cancer affects 1 in 8 women in the US. Every 3 minutes a woman is told she has breast cancer. Every 14 minutes someone dies of breast cancer, it affects men too. We can help eradicate breast cancer together! Thank You for your time and consideration.
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