New Jersey Schedule up!

Many people had asked and now it's up I'll be speaking on Saturday for those who asked. Hope to see you there! If you haven't signed up here's a link! http://www.obesityhelpevents.com/2005-newjersey.html Friday (Times subject to change) 1:00 - 4:00 PM Support Group Leader Training 2:00 - 4:00 PM Vendor setup 4:00 - 6:00 PM General Registration. Please see our vendors. 7:00 - 11:00 PM Welcome by Bo McCoy and Dr. Ganz Royal Court candidates introductions "Tea Party Reception" Kelli Dunham, WLS Obesity Comedian Saturday (Times subject to change) 8:00 AM Vendors setup and ready 8:00 - 9:00 AM General registration. Please see our vendors. 9:00 - 9:45 AM Crowning of the royal court and special instructions. 9:45 - 10:15 AM AHS Hospitals - Presentations by Surgical Staff 10:15 -11:00 AM Breakout session I (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 Our 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" 11:15 - Noon Surgeon panel. All surgeons invited to join the panel. 12:00 -12:15 PM Bill Diehl, Vitamist 12:15 -1:30 PM Lunch reception 1:30 - 2:00 PM Post-op Panel. Hear exciting stories from the audience. 2:00 - 2:45 PM Breakout Session II (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 Viscio "Overcoming insurance denials" Dr. Ganz "Documenting the Journey: Scrapbooking Basics" Dr. Shawn Garber, Bariatric Surgeon "WLS Options" Info coming soon 3:00 - 3:45 PM 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 Gary Viscio "Overcoming Insurance Denials." Dr. Revis, Plastic Surgeon "Plastic Surgery Post Gastric Bypass" Dr. Michael Rose, Plastic Surgeon "Plastic Surgery Post Gastric Bypass" Info coming soon 4:00 - 4:45 PM Amy Williams "Learning to Love Yourself" 4:45 - 5:00 PM Open - Sponsor speaker 5:00 - 7:00 PM Break for dinner 5:30 - 6:30 PM Royal Court Dinner 7:00 - 11:00 PM Seating of the Royal Court Reception and music Social until 11:00 PM Sunday (Times subject to change) 8:00 AM Vendors setup and ready 9:00 - 10:00 AM Dr. Terry Simpson 9:45 - 10:00 AM Special instructions and information 10:00 -11:00 AM Post-op fashion and makeovers 10:15 -11:00 AM Breakout session I (Choose one of 8 classes) Gary Viscio "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 "Living Life with Lymphedema" 11:15 - Noon Town Hall Meeting 12:00 -12:15 PM Info coming soon 12:15 - 1:15 PM Lunch reception (Cheese trays, salad bar, meatballs, and Fruit/Vegetable trays) 1:30 - 2:00 PM Grand announcement and magical farewells