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overtherainbow
on 1/20/06 5:18 am - Somerville, MA
on 1/20/06 5:18 am - Somerville, MA
Topic: Friends of WLS Boston Gathering March 2006
Boston Gathering of Friends of WLS
Friday, March 24, 2006 - Sunday, March 26, 2006
Adults Only
Registration Deadline is February 10, 2006
Late Registration Deadline is March 3, 2006
This weekend is about connecting with people that can understand the journey we have taken and having some fun with fellow WLSers and support people.
I have finalized the Hotel information for the Boston Gathering. The cost of the hotel is $79.00/per night, this is per room. You can call the hotel to make your reservations at 1-800-325-3535 or (781) 848-0600 by March 3, 2006:
Sheraton Braintree Hotel
37 Forbes Road
Braintree, MA 02184
(Exit 6 off Interstate 93/state Route 128 )
We have been very fortunate to secure the $79.00 room rate again this year. The hotel has a good size pool, hot tub and saunas. They also have a full gym (Braintree Athletic Club) they offer daily memberships at $7.00 a day. If nothing else, it's a great get away for the dreary end of winter...
As a lot of us did at past gatherings, I recommend doubling, tripling and quadrupling up.
Saturday during the day you will be free to go sightseeing in Boston or do whatever you like. There is a wonderful shopping mall across the street from the Hotel.
It is a very reasonable car ride from PA, NJ, NY, CT, NH, VT, ME, MD, RI
If you are interested in flying into Boston you have three airports to choose from. The first one is Boston''''s Logan International Airport, the other two are located about an hour away from Boston. They are in Manchester, New Hampshire and Providence, Rhode Island (TF Green). There is a shuttle to the hotel from Boston''''s Logan Airport.
Braintree is also on the T''''s red line (the T is Boston's rapid transit). The red line is accessible to South Station (where most Amtrak''s come into from the South.) The Tara (as it's known in the area) will gladly pick you up from the Quincy Adams T station.
Please feel free to bring your Significant Other, but children will not be allowed at the Friday night or Saturday night events.In addition the Boston area has a WEALTH of nearby attractions. In late March you're looking at doable weather for walking trips in Boston. Also historic Plymouth is only a 40 minute drive (the Plimoth Plantation and the Mayflower are there) And Quincy, the next town over is historically rich as well.
Here is a brief overview of the weekend festivities:
Friday, March 24, 2006
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - Mix and Mingle
10:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m. - Private Pool Party
Saturday, March 25, 2006
5:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. - Dinner/Dancing
- Keynote Speaker being arranged
Sunday, March 26, 2006
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Farewell Breakfast
Here are the costs associated with the weekend.
COSTS: Deadline: February 10, 2006
Post-op = $67.00
Pre-op/Support = $80.00
This includes the following
Registration Fee = $25.00
Saturday Night Meal = $32.00 (4oz - post-op) = $37.00 (8oz - pre-op and support)
Sunday Breakfast = $10.00 (4oz - post-op) = $18.00 (8oz - pre-op and support)
COSTS: Deadline: March 3, 2006 - LATE REGISTRATION -
Money Orders Only will be accepted
Post-op = $92.00
Pre-op/Support = $105.00
This includes the following
Registration Fee = $50.00
Saturday Night Meal = $32.00 (4oz - post-op) = $37.00 (8oz - pre-op and support)
Sunday Breakfast = $10.00 (4oz - post-op) = $18.00 (8oz - pre-op and support)
I am still working on getting a charter sightseeing tour similar to the duck tours we did last year, so more information on that to follow.
If you have any questions please feel free to email me at [email protected].
Hope to see you all there!!!!
Marie
Friends of WLS
Topic: RE: Hawian Cruise and Conference
ObesityHelp Hawaii Cruise 2006
Norwegian Cruise Lines - Pride of Aloha!
Welcome to The Whole New Hawaii!!!
Imagine Hawai'i. What do you see? O'ahu's glittering Diamond Head and dazzling Waikiki Beach? Maui's lush valleys, tropical beaches, waterfalls and rainforests? Kaua'i's spectacular Na Pali Coast and Waimea Canyon? Or the Big Island of Hawai'i's volcanoes, black-sand beaches and 13,000-foot-high mountains? Hawai'i is a kaleidoscope of natural beauty, and each island offers a unique and thrilling experience of its own. So which Hawai'i Island do you choose? We invite you to experience them all - on one unforgettable life-changing vacation.
Come and join us while we travel and learn together. We had a marvelous time while sailing to Alaska this past summer - so now we are headed for warmer weather and clear blue waters. We will be joined by some wonderful speakers who will share their pearls of wisdom while you collect your own pearls from the beaches of Hawaii. Come and spend a vacation with you WLS friends and family. ObesityHelp will be there to take care of your needs and feed your brain. We will let the chef feed your pouch. Some of the classes that we will be holding are:
Chair Exercise that anyone can do - anywhere
Road Signs to Success
I've lost all of the weight...now what
What do I do with all of this skin - I do not like the layered look
Thin Brained vs. Fat Brained
Behavior Changes in becoming the New You
Scrap booking Class
Craft time under the palms
Where did all my Vitamins Go?
Learn to walk again with Grace!
These are just a few of the many options that you will have for learning and sharing. We will have plenty of time to see the sites and play. You can be as busy as you choose or do nothing at all - That's the beauty of a cruise. Hope you will join us.
Monica Ganz, Ph.D.
Director of Events and Chapters
ObesityHelp, Inc.
866-957-4636 x 385
I would be happy to mail this information to anyone who would be interested in this amazing cruise vacation. Simply call our office and request the packet for the ObesityHelp Hawaii Cruise 2006.
Just a $300.00 fully-refundable*, per-person deposit holds your space.
All-Star Cruises & Travel, Inc. is a fully-certified, full-service travel agency. We are ARC-appointed, CLIA-approved, IATAN-approved and members of ASTA. We take very seriously our commitment to excellence.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Mr. Daniel J. Schmier
President/Dean of Students
PS. We're asking that everyone get deposits in ASAP. We're working to get our group a complementary cabin upgrades through Norwegian Cruise Lines and they won't consider it until all deposits have been received.
ObesityHelp Hawai'i Cruise 2006
Sailing Date: Sunday, November 5, 2006
Cruise Company: Norwegian Cruise Lines
Name of Ship: Pride of Aloha
Itinerary: Sunday ~ Depart Honolulu, O'ahu
Monday ~ Nawiliwili, Kaua'i
Tuesday ~ Nawiliwili, Kaua'i (Scenic Cruising)
Wednesday ~ Hilo, Hawai'i (Evening Sail by Mt. Ki'Lauea)
Thursday ~ Koni, Hawai'i
Friday ~ Kahului, Maui (Optional Tour to Lana'i Available)
Saturday ~ Kahului, Maui
Sunday ~ Honolulu, O'ahu
Group space held: Category K (inside) 30 cabins
Category KK (inside) 11 cabins
Category E (oceanview) 30 cabins
Category BC (oceanview w/balcony) 5 cabins
Catogory BB (oceanview w/balcony) 21 cabins
Catogory AA (Owner's Suite) 3 cabins
*Cruise Cost: Category K (inside) - $899 per person (3rd/4th guest $479)
Category KK (inside) - $910 per person (3rd guest $479)
Category E (oceanview) - $1219 per person (3rd/4th guest $529)
Category BC (oceanview w/balcony)
$1569 per person (3rd guest $589)
Catogory BB (oceanview w/balcony)
$1609 per person (3rd guest $589)
Catogory AA (Owner's Suite)
$4189 per person (3rd/4th/5th guests $919)
Included in Cruise Package: Seven night sailing aboard Norwegian Cruise Lines Pride of Aloha, a ****tail party as hosted by Dan Schmier from All-Star Cruises & Travel, Inc., Obesity Help onboad conference fees, port charges and taxes.
Topic: Hawian Cruise and Conference
ObesityHelp Hawaii Cruise 2006
Norwegian Cruise Lines - Pride of Aloha!
Welcome to The Whole New Hawaii!
Imagine Hawaii - What do you see? Oahu's glittering Diamond Head and dazzling Waikiki Beach? Maui's lush valleys, tropical beaches, waterfalls and rainforests? Kauai's spectacular Na Pali Coast and Waimea Canyon? Or the Big Island of Hawaii's volcanoes, black sand beaches and 13,000 foot high mountains? Hawaii is a kaleidoscope of natural beauty, and each island offers a unique and thrilling experience of it's own. So which Hawaiian Island do you choose? We invite you to experience them all - on an unforgettable life-changing vacation.
Come and join us while we travel and learn together. We had a marvelous time while sailing to Alaska this past summer - so now we are headed for warmer weather and clear blue waters. We will be joined by some wonderful speakers who will share their pearls of wisdom while you collect your own pesrls from the beaches of Hawaii. Come and spend a vacation with your WLS friends and family. ObesityHelp will be there to take care of your needs and feed your brain., We will let the Chef feed your pouch.
Some of the classes that we will be holding are:
Chair Exercise that anyone can do - anywhere
Road Sign to Success
I've Lost the weight...now what
What do I do with all of this skin - I do not like the layered look
Thin brained vs. Fat Brain
Behavior Changes in becoming the new you
Scrap Booking Class
Craft time under the palms
Where did all of my Vitamins go?
Learn to Walk again with Grace
These are just a sample of the many options that you will have for learning and sharing. We will have plenty of time to see the sites and play. You can be as busy as you choose or do nothing at all - Thant's the beauty of a cruise.
Hope you can join us.
For more detailed information please contact:
Daniel Schmier
All Star Travel
800-818-3739
E-Mail: [email protected]
Come and sail with us,
Monica Ganz, Ph.D.
Director of Events and Support Groups
866-957-4636 x 385
ObesityHelp, Inc.
Sailing dates: November 5 to 12, 2006 - Leaving from and returning to Ohahu, Hawaii
Norwegian Cruise Lines - Pride of Aloha!
Welcome to The Whole New Hawaii!
Imagine Hawaii - What do you see? Oahu's glittering Diamond Head and dazzling Waikiki Beach? Maui's lush valleys, tropical beaches, waterfalls and rainforests? Kauai's spectacular Na Pali Coast and Waimea Canyon? Or the Big Island of Hawaii's volcanoes, black sand beaches and 13,000 foot high mountains? Hawaii is a kaleidoscope of natural beauty, and each island offers a unique and thrilling experience of it's own. So which Hawaiian Island do you choose? We invite you to experience them all - on an unforgettable life-changing vacation.
Come and join us while we travel and learn together. We had a marvelous time while sailing to Alaska this past summer - so now we are headed for warmer weather and clear blue waters. We will be joined by some wonderful speakers who will share their pearls of wisdom while you collect your own pesrls from the beaches of Hawaii. Come and spend a vacation with your WLS friends and family. ObesityHelp will be there to take care of your needs and feed your brain., We will let the Chef feed your pouch.
Some of the classes that we will be holding are:
Chair Exercise that anyone can do - anywhere
Road Sign to Success
I've Lost the weight...now what
What do I do with all of this skin - I do not like the layered look
Thin brained vs. Fat Brain
Behavior Changes in becoming the new you
Scrap Booking Class
Craft time under the palms
Where did all of my Vitamins go?
Learn to Walk again with Grace
These are just a sample of the many options that you will have for learning and sharing. We will have plenty of time to see the sites and play. You can be as busy as you choose or do nothing at all - Thant's the beauty of a cruise.
Hope you can join us.
For more detailed information please contact:
Daniel Schmier
All Star Travel
800-818-3739
E-Mail: [email protected]
Come and sail with us,
Monica Ganz, Ph.D.
Director of Events and Support Groups
866-957-4636 x 385
ObesityHelp, Inc.
Sailing dates: November 5 to 12, 2006 - Leaving from and returning to Ohahu, Hawaii
Topic: Holiday Eating Tips/Coping!
This time of year can be a very stressful time for everyone. You might remember just a few weeks back we introduced Dr. Roger Gould, Dr. Gould has been working with us to create a forum dedicated to "Emotional Eating". We expect to launch this in early January. Dr Gould is making available a web application he developed to help people cope with holiday stress. As we all know, during the holiday season the stresses that we face create obstacles that make eating or "snacking" a real problem. This link leads you through some useful material that can really help you cope with the stresses you face.
http://www.masteringfood.com/entry.asp?f=oh&t=holiday
Have a happy and safe holiday season!
Amy Williams
Member Service Dept.
Ps. If you are looking for some last minute gift ideas, check out the OH Store. http://www.obesityhelpstore.com/
(Buy yourself something nice, you deserve it!)
http://www.masteringfood.com/entry.asp?f=oh&t=holiday
Have a happy and safe holiday season!
Amy Williams
Member Service Dept.
Ps. If you are looking for some last minute gift ideas, check out the OH Store. http://www.obesityhelpstore.com/
(Buy yourself something nice, you deserve it!)
Topic: Great Holiday Gift Idea
Are you having trouble finding that perfect gift for a fellow OH board member, support group friend, or a family member who has had or considering weight loss surgery? We know the perfect gift that they will all appreciate. A one year subscription to OH Magazine costs only $25 and will provide them with support, education and informative articles as they begin or continue their weight loss journey. Nowhere else can you find an 80-page full color magazine that provides information on weight loss surgery and shares the personal stories of others who have gone through the journey. This is a gift that they will appreciate all year long. To subscribe log onto http://oh-magazine.com or phone 1-866-297-4966. You can order as many gifts as you need and we will send them to the appropriate addresses. Don't waste any more time! Order your OH Magazine today!
Topic: Researcher Needs Your Help
My name is Patricia Drew, and I'm a doctoral candidate in sociology at UC Santa Barbara. I am currently researching people who have had - or are planning to have - weight loss surgery.
I'm looking for people to talk with about their surgery-related experiences - whether you've already had the surgery or you're planning on having it soon. This study focuses on why you decided to have surgery and how it has affected your life.
If you are interested, you can answer questions via email or engage in either a telephone or in-person interview. All information will be confidential and your name, email address, and other identifiers will be removed.
Findings from this study will reveal how and why bariatric surgery is important to patients. It will also show how weight loss surgery affects patients' social lives and personal relationships. Study findings may be published in OH Magazine, academic journals, and, potentially, as a book.
I have put up a website with more information about my research. The address is: http://www.uweb.ucsb.edu/~pdrew
If you would like to participate or find out more, please email me at: [email protected].
Thanks for your time! I hope to hear from you soon!
Sincerely, Patricia Drew
I'm looking for people to talk with about their surgery-related experiences - whether you've already had the surgery or you're planning on having it soon. This study focuses on why you decided to have surgery and how it has affected your life.
If you are interested, you can answer questions via email or engage in either a telephone or in-person interview. All information will be confidential and your name, email address, and other identifiers will be removed.
Findings from this study will reveal how and why bariatric surgery is important to patients. It will also show how weight loss surgery affects patients' social lives and personal relationships. Study findings may be published in OH Magazine, academic journals, and, potentially, as a book.
I have put up a website with more information about my research. The address is: http://www.uweb.ucsb.edu/~pdrew
If you would like to participate or find out more, please email me at: [email protected].
Thanks for your time! I hope to hear from you soon!
Sincerely, Patricia Drew
Topic: Being Lonely
The past few months I've been emailing back and forth with a lady who's brother didn't do to well with surgery. As in Jeremy's case he's had some rather severe complications. He had surgery on July 19th and has not been home since. He's currently in a nursing home trying to get rehab to walk again. So far he's lost 120 pounds, but he's still unable to take care of his self and is bed ridden. They don't have any phones in his room so mail is all he's got to look forward to. Please if you can take a moment to send Ken some well wishes, his family would be so grateful. Just a little note or card that we are all thinking about him. Let's show some OH love! :love: :kiss:
Ken Svejda
Cedar Valley Health Center
6124 Raytown Rd
Raytown, MO 64133
Ken's profile page, the top entry is from his sister.
http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/status.php?N=S1101230692
Thanks Everyone!
Amy Williams
Ken Svejda
Cedar Valley Health Center
6124 Raytown Rd
Raytown, MO 64133
Ken's profile page, the top entry is from his sister.
http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/status.php?N=S1101230692
Thanks Everyone!
Amy Williams
Topic: Help! Should Care Change?
I have a friend that is doing a study of pre- & post- care. His question is ... If you could, what would you do differently if you knew then what you know now?
Please be frank & brutually honest. For that reason, if you don't wish to post here you can email your responses directly to me at [email protected].
This is purely for research purposes, no names, or any other personal information would be used. He's interested in knowing what you would like to see change with regard to care... Body, spirit, diet, socially ... everything.
In advance, thanks for your help!
Colista
Topic: IMPORTANT: ALL MEMBERS
Everyone
We've had a number of hardware issues recently. You've probably experienced problems on the message boards with posts disappearing and reappearing. The problem here has been the age of some of our servers. We've recently had a number of server failures which have caused problems in the databases that support the web site. In addition, the older servers are slow. Our newest software is going to need better, faster machines. We can't upgrade the website until we've improved our servers. This process is ongoing and we've replaced a number of them recently.
Friday evening, the 9th of December at around 10PM Pacific time, we're going to replace one of our main servers. When we replace this one, it will be impossible for a period of anywhere from 5 to 20 minutes to post to any of the message boards. This is a very important change to support future upgrades, but also it will replace old hardware that has been prone to failure.
We know how much you depend on the boards to make contact with people who are helping you. For some people, they've become a life line ... a way to reach for and achieve a new life. We're committed to serving you as well as we can, but we sometimes fail in getting changes done cleanly and so cause you problems. We'll do our best to let you know when things are changing so you can be prepared. We're here for you and we hope you'll at least give us credit for trying.
We appreciate your patience as we work through this.
Amy Williams
Member Services Dept
We've had a number of hardware issues recently. You've probably experienced problems on the message boards with posts disappearing and reappearing. The problem here has been the age of some of our servers. We've recently had a number of server failures which have caused problems in the databases that support the web site. In addition, the older servers are slow. Our newest software is going to need better, faster machines. We can't upgrade the website until we've improved our servers. This process is ongoing and we've replaced a number of them recently.
Friday evening, the 9th of December at around 10PM Pacific time, we're going to replace one of our main servers. When we replace this one, it will be impossible for a period of anywhere from 5 to 20 minutes to post to any of the message boards. This is a very important change to support future upgrades, but also it will replace old hardware that has been prone to failure.
We know how much you depend on the boards to make contact with people who are helping you. For some people, they've become a life line ... a way to reach for and achieve a new life. We're committed to serving you as well as we can, but we sometimes fail in getting changes done cleanly and so cause you problems. We'll do our best to let you know when things are changing so you can be prepared. We're here for you and we hope you'll at least give us credit for trying.
We appreciate your patience as we work through this.
Amy Williams
Member Services Dept
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