16 Days Till The OH Convention

Hi Everyone: Just a reminder that it's not too late to register for the OH East Coast Convention. As you will see below, there will be plenty do see and do and you will be able to meet new people and develop friendships. I look forward to seeing and meeting all my New Jersey friends and fans. Let's turn out New Jersey and show our out of state guests a great time. Jesse 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]. Here is an out line: Welcome by Bo McCoy and Dr. Ganz. Royal Court candidates introductions. "Tea Party Reception" Kelli Dunham, WLS Obesity Comedian Vendors setup and ready General registration please see our vendors Crowning of the royal court and special instructions. AHS Hospitals "Presentations by surgical staff" Breakout session choose one of 8 classes. Susan Maria Cooking Demonstration Valerie Campbell "Empower yourself" Steve Colarossi "It's all about M.E." Amy & Kenneth Williams "Understanding your partner" Darcie Edelkraut "Getting to goal and staying there: How to Eat your way to success" Shante Schasa "Physical fitness and training" AHS Morrison "Surgeon speakers" Dr. Gabriel "Current choices in weight-loss surgery" Surgeon Panel all surgeons invited to join the panel. Bill Diehl, Vitamist Lunch reception [Cheese trays, salad bar, meatballs, and Fruit/Vegetable trays] Post-op Panel hear exciting stories from the audience. Breakout session choose one of 8 classes. Dr. Rizin, Bariatric surgeon "WLS Options" Dr. Shin, Plastic Surgeon "Plastic surgery post gastric bypass" Steve Colarossi "It's all about M.E. Darcie Edelkraut "Getting to goal and staying there: How to Eat your way to success" Gary Visco, "Overcoming insurance denials." Dr. Ganz "Documenting the journey: Scrapping booking basics" Breakout session III [Choose one of 8 classes] Lauralyn Bellamy Weight loss Coach and Lifestyle Coaching. Dr. Joseph Kamelard, Bariatric Surgeon "Surgical options" Bill Diehl, VP Operations Vitamist "Nutrition and Gastric Bypass" Susan Maria cooking demonstration Steve Tomsic "How to get all A's in Weight loss Surgery" Dr. Revis Plastic Surgeon "Plastic surgery post gastric bypass" Dr. Michael Rose Plastic Surgeon "Plastic surgery post gastric bypass" Amy Williams "Learning to love yourself" Open sponsor speaker Break for Dinner Royal Court Dinner Seating of the Royal Court Reception and music Concert with Amber McSwain Social until 11pm Vendors setup and ready Dr. Terry Simpson Post-op fashion and makeovers. Special instructions and information Breakout session I [Choose from 8 breakout classes] Gary Visco "Overcoming insurance denials" Susan Maria Cooking demonstration Bo McCoy "Enjoy the Journey: Learning to live life as the new you" Darcie Edelkraut "Getting to goal and staying there: How to Eat your way to success" Amy Williams "Learning to live beyond Lymphedema" Town Hall Meeting Lunch reception Grand announcement and magical farewells.

Jesse, I look forward to being there and hopefully we'll get a chance to meet. Hugs and , Kathy 5'3" 285/202

Hi Jesse, I plan on being there too. Hope our paths will cross. I always enjoy reading your posts. Sherri