ObesityHelp Events & Conferences« Other Events2008 - Pittsburgh
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| General Schedule for Saturday | |
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| 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Vendor Setup Time |
| 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM | Registration and Time to Visit the Vendors |
| 8:45 AM - 9:00 AM | Opening Statements and Introductions |
| 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM | Dr. Dennis Hurwitz |
| 9:55 AM - 10:40 AM | Dr. Anita Courcoulas |
| 10:50 AM - 11:35 AM | Professional Certified Coach Lynn Meinke |
| 11:35 AM - 12:15 PM | Vendor Visit/Break |
| 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM | Lunch/Schedule Updates |
| 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | Presentation by Fashion Fit Formula |
| 2:25 PM - 3:10 PM | Motivational Speaker Laura Preston |
| 3:20 PM - 4:05 PM | Bariatric Fitness Expert Jeremy Gentles |
| 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM | "Ask the Support Group Leader" Panel & Door Prize Giveaways! |
The Path of Innovation.
Dr. Hurwitz gives you an insightful and personal tour to explain the courageous steps that were taken to change the operations and paradigms for body contouring after weight loss.
Total Body Lift Surgery After Massive Weight Loss:
My uniquely comprehensive approach to treating the loose skin after massive weight Loss was innovated in 2001 is highly effective and safe surgery. Aesthetic and sensuous reshaping of the arms, thighs torso and breast is performed in a coordinated way in as few stages as possible. Ideal candidate for the single stage are normal weight, under fifty years of age with no medical or psychiatric illness, physically fit and highly motivated. Each of the component operations have been advanced and modified to yield of optimal improvement in contour with as few scars as possible. With experience and a commitment to organization and efficiency a highly skilled team of operators and assistants have been assembled for reducing operative time and improving safety. A photo gallery of results of our success will be shown. along with the patient testimonials.
Body Contouring for the Overweight Patient:
The massive weight loss patient who still is overweight or even obese is eligible for body contouring surgery at the Hurwitz Center for Plastic Surgery. We have instituted a specially designed weight loss program proven in Europe and Morocco over the past 30 years. The Simeon method safely and effectively combines a low caloric diet with injections of Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin hormone, resulting in about 20 pounds of weight loss a month. Patients unable to loose further weight are surgically treated with ultrasonic assisted lipoplasty as a preliminary operation or during the course of major contouring surgery. Wound healing complications are higher, but results are satisfying for this subset of patients as demonstrated by their photographs.
The Hurwitz Center for Plastic Surgery is located in the penthouse of the Forbes Allies Center at the entrance of the Oakland section of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This upscale remodeled suite provides comfort and privacy. We offer free valet parking.
Dr. Hurwitz partners with nearby Magee-Women's Hospital to perform major procedures. This facility is a National Center of Excellence in Women's Health. Our dedicated nurses and anesthesiologists offer courteous and advanced professional care.
Dr. Hurwitz is past medical director of the University of Pittsburgh Cleft Palate Craniofacial Center. He is past president of city, state and regional plastic surgery organizations, and the Allegheny County Medical Society. He is married to Linda for 36 years with son Jeffrey and daughter Julia. He is an avid golfer and skier.
Dr. Hurwitz will be giving FREE onsite private consultations.
Anita P. Courcoulas, M.D., M.P.H., FACS is the Chief of the Division of Minimally Invasive Bariatric and General Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She directs this broad program of highly trained specialists in the most advanced techniques in abdominal surgery. Dr. Courcoulas is also Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She is the Principal Investigator of a National Institute of Health NIDDK-funded consortium (Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery-LABS) to study the effects and outcomes following bariatric surgery. She is a national leader in the field of technology assessment and outcomes assessment following various surgical procedures. She is an active member and leader within many national surgical organizations and has published widely on outcomes assessments in bariatric, trauma and pediatric surgery.
Dr. Courcoulas will present a summary of the recent advances in bariatric surgery and how outcomes research is contributing to fill the knowledge gap in many areas of obesity research and disease.
Once a scrub nurse in a busy operation room, Lynn Meinke shares her wisdom as a Professional Certified Coach. With over twenty-five years experience in the human development business as a nurse, psychotherapist and life coach, she'll show you how to embrace your new life, take on future challenges and go for the very best in life. Lynn has an abiding belief in the magnificence of the human spirit and is in awe of each person's unique brilliance. Her private clients include coaches, psychotherapists, gifted adults, individuals who want to focus on their spiritual journey and adults experiencing various life transitions.
Laura Preston changed her life indefinitely when she made the decision to have weight loss surgery while living in New York City. A high-powered executive, she knew she had to change her way of life to get the next level of success. Her dedication to living a healthy life after weight loss surgery has guided her back to her home state of MI! She'll share her remarkable journey and transformation - don't miss it!
Founded in 2003, Fashion Fit Formula was started by two powerful female executives, Janet Wood and Kathy McFadden. Throughout their careers, both have helped other women obtain their career goals.
The Fashion Fit Formula shows how every person's bone structure is unique and virtually no one's body is in perfect linear proportion. Therefore, it provides the optical illusions to create the symmetry of balance necessary for you to you're your best, while you are losing weight or have obtained your goal. Since your vertical proportions are based on your bone structure, they will remain the same throughout your life. We will show you how to dress thinner, understand the relationship between your bones and clothing and how to save a fortune in your own closet or on newly purchased outfits.
The Fashion Fit Formula has been featured on numerous television shows, magazines, newspaper articles and website videos. Our company will be featured in the next Chicken Soup for Female Entrepreneurs to be released in September 2008.
Fashion Fit Formula will be offering discounts on their $125 and $250 personalized Fashion Fit Formula solutions during most OH 2008 events. For more information, visit them online at www.fashionfitformula.com.
Jeremy Gentles, CSCS, is ObesityHelp's staff health and fitness expert. Jeremy studied Exercise Science at East Tennessee State University and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
In his presentation, Jeremy will arm you with the knowledge to safely participate in a self-guided exercise program to assist you in achieving long-term success after weight loss surgery. He'll offer solutions for overcoming a multitude of obstacles that can get in the way of enjoy a full, active life. By helping you understand the why's and how's of exercise, Jeremy will empower you to knock down those obstacles, allowing you to become healthier through exercise. Come explore the benefits of having a healthy focus and learn how to properly and safely implement a weight/resistance training program.
It's your journey....Train for it!
Purchase tickets online now. Be sure to visit your state message board to get our special event discount code for the Pittsburgh event. If you have questions, email kim@obesityhelp.com. Reserve your room at the Wyndham Hotel near Magee Hospital! They