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Topic: Workshop for Prevention of Weight Re-Gain
Many of you had the pleasure of hearing Dr. Connie Stapleton at the LI Conference in October. Connie has created a workshop based on her book, Eat It Up and has offered to conduct a workshop in the central NJ area on a Saturday. I would like to get an idea of who may be interested in such a workshop. To cover her fees and expenses we'd need at least 75 people for the all day event and the price would be approximately $50 unless we can get our surgeons' offices to help sponsor it. Already have a venue, fee free. Please post all suggestions....
Dr. Connie Stapleton is offering
EAT IT UP! THE WORKSHOP!
For Weight-Loss Surgery Patients
Dr. Connie Stapleton, Ph.D., author of Eat It Up! The Mind/Body/Spirit Guide to a Full Life After
Weight Loss Surgery is excited about the opportunity to present an Eat It Up! Weekend Workshop in
your area! The Eat It Up! Weekend Workshop is for weight loss surgery patients who are ready to
look into their hearts and work on emotional issues that may be interfering with their ability to keep
weight off. The Eat It Up! Weekend Workshop is also a time for WLS patients to learn specific tools
aimed to assist them in living a healthy, balanced life after surgery.
How will participants benefit from Eat It Up! The Workshop!? Participants will:
? gain a better understanding of the underlying issues related to obesity.
(self-esteem, family of origin issues, abuse, dysfunction, bullying, etc.)
? understand how obesity was a "friend" to you.
? identify the automatic negative thoughts that sabotage weight loss and keeping it off.
? discover the ways obesity has negatively affected all areas of life, or "Centers of Balance."
? discover ways to find and maintain balance in all Centers of Balance, helping to make sustaining a healthy weight just another part of daily life.
Dr. Stapleton would like you to help organize a remarkable one or two-day time of personal growth for
the WLS patients in your area with a volunteer coordinator (support group leader, energetic WLS
patient with great leadership skills) who will 1) secure a meeting room large enough to accommodate
all of the people who would like to attend and 2) organize registration and event details with Dr.
Stapleton and her staff.
What is the cost for the Workshop? That depends! Dr. Stapleton offers a very full one-day workshop
or a two-day workshop. The cost per person is based, in part, on whether there is financial assistance
provided by a bariatric center, support group, or sponsor(s). Steve Little, the CFO of Mind/Body
Health Services, Dr. Stapleton's business, will help you with any questions about options and logistics.
Dr. Connie Stapleton is offering
EAT IT UP! THE WORKSHOP!
For Weight-Loss Surgery Patients
Dr. Connie Stapleton, Ph.D., author of Eat It Up! The Mind/Body/Spirit Guide to a Full Life After
Weight Loss Surgery is excited about the opportunity to present an Eat It Up! Weekend Workshop in
your area! The Eat It Up! Weekend Workshop is for weight loss surgery patients who are ready to
look into their hearts and work on emotional issues that may be interfering with their ability to keep
weight off. The Eat It Up! Weekend Workshop is also a time for WLS patients to learn specific tools
aimed to assist them in living a healthy, balanced life after surgery.
How will participants benefit from Eat It Up! The Workshop!? Participants will:
? gain a better understanding of the underlying issues related to obesity.
(self-esteem, family of origin issues, abuse, dysfunction, bullying, etc.)
? understand how obesity was a "friend" to you.
? identify the automatic negative thoughts that sabotage weight loss and keeping it off.
? discover the ways obesity has negatively affected all areas of life, or "Centers of Balance."
? discover ways to find and maintain balance in all Centers of Balance, helping to make sustaining a healthy weight just another part of daily life.
Dr. Stapleton would like you to help organize a remarkable one or two-day time of personal growth for
the WLS patients in your area with a volunteer coordinator (support group leader, energetic WLS
patient with great leadership skills) who will 1) secure a meeting room large enough to accommodate
all of the people who would like to attend and 2) organize registration and event details with Dr.
Stapleton and her staff.
What is the cost for the Workshop? That depends! Dr. Stapleton offers a very full one-day workshop
or a two-day workshop. The cost per person is based, in part, on whether there is financial assistance
provided by a bariatric center, support group, or sponsor(s). Steve Little, the CFO of Mind/Body
Health Services, Dr. Stapleton's business, will help you with any questions about options and logistics.
Topic: RE: question about Support Group Meetings
I just went to my first Support meeting ever. I am almost 14 months out and felt out of place a bit too. There weren't many people there that we as far out as I was. Mostly pre-op, some very recent post ops and then a few 6-7 months out.
I decided to go because it seemed as soon as I hit the Year mark, I started really getting my appetite back, snacking way too much. Not drinking my water. Not taking all of my supplements, etc. I did get some confirmation that a few knew where I was coming from. I will definetly attend again and give it another try.
-Holly
I decided to go because it seemed as soon as I hit the Year mark, I started really getting my appetite back, snacking way too much. Not drinking my water. Not taking all of my supplements, etc. I did get some confirmation that a few knew where I was coming from. I will definetly attend again and give it another try.
-Holly
www.hermuddysocks.wordpress.com
Topic: RE: Support Groups in Bergen County area (besides monthly meeting at HUMC)
Hi Susan, i also live in Bergen County, i had my surgery in NYC in 1/07 - i haven't attended a support group in years and would like to find one. Did you have any luck?
I did not know that HUMC has one - is it well attended?
what about Englewood Hospital?
I did not know that HUMC has one - is it well attended?
what about Englewood Hospital?
Topic: RE: Support Group in NW NJ for VSG
since there aren't any wls surgeons in Sussex, you went to the closest one who does the vsg to us. and hes pretty new at it . I went to Nebraska for mine. and one month out still had my feeding tube and was quite comfortable, but was eating pizza, Chinese or what ever in limited quantity too. visit the vsg forum, and the ds forum. lots of support there.
Topic: RE: Was the November IGT rescheduled?
Mary C,
The last IGCT was postpone because of issues with the freak snow storm. The holidays caught up with me, and I never rescheduled it. So I guess I'll wait until after the new year to do it.
I'll let you know :D
The last IGCT was postpone because of issues with the freak snow storm. The holidays caught up with me, and I never rescheduled it. So I guess I'll wait until after the new year to do it.
I'll let you know :D
Good Luck on your Journey !!
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
46_11tobeme
on 12/1/11 10:59 pm - NJ
on 12/1/11 10:59 pm - NJ
Topic: Support Group in NW NJ for VSG
I live in Sussex County and had VSG on 10/24. While my surgeons group does have support groups, most of the attendees are RNY or Lap Band. I have not gone yet but they they might get 1 VSG person at a meeting. I think we have different issues and would really like to find a support group just for VSG. Anybody know of any??
Thanks
Thanks
Topic: Lourdes Medical Center Burlington
Does anyone have information about the lourdes hospital in Burlington?? Do they have a seperate bariatric wing? and are the rooms private. Any info would be appreciated. Dr G is doing my revision there on 12/19/11 and I remember when I had my first surgery, (not at that hospital) and I had to share a room with someone who I might add was NOT a WLS patient and I hated being in that room when she was being fed... Not that I was hungry because I definitely was not.... but I didn't like it at all. Hoping this time is different for me
Topic: Was the November IGT rescheduled?
Hi Everyone, I've missed the last few IGT's, and wanted to make the next one. Is there a date yet? I'm just trying to get my December calendar squared away... (nope, nothing grand. mostly meetings and study groups LOL)... Hope all is well with everyone, and we get together soon! Mary C
DS Part 1 (VSG) 11/14/06 DS Part 2 12/18/07
HW 430 SW 400 CW 210 GW 170 Blog: lifeisgood-mc.blogspot.com
Topic: Last Supoort Group for 2011! Everyone is Invited To Attend.
Just a note to remind you that the last meeting of 2011 for First Saturday Support (of Union County) will be held on Saturday, December 3 at 10:30am at RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center, 2120 Lamberts Mill Rd, Scotch Plains. The topic for discussion will be the Year in Review as we reflect what 2011 has brought to our lives! Meeting is open to all, conference room A of the gym! Free childcare is available! If you'd like to dress up a bit to celebrate the holidays, feel free! Looking forward to seeing you. Questions welcomed at: [email protected]
Sheraine A (support group facilitator)
Sheraine A (support group facilitator)
Topic: RE: Surgery Monday!
TODAY IS THE DAY!! GOOD LUCK!!
Good Luck on your Journey !!
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
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