ObesityHelp Events & Conferences« Other Events2008 - Houston
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| General Schedule for Saturday | |
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| 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Vendor Setup Time |
| 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | Registration and Time to Visit the Vendors |
| 8:50 AM - 9:10 AM | Opening Statements and Introductions |
| 9:20 AM - 10:00 AM | C. Bob Basu, M.D. |
| 10:20 AM - 11:00 AM | University General Hospital |
| 11:20 AM - 12:00 PM | Speaker 1 - TBA |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Catered Lunch |
| 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM | Speaker 2 - TBA |
| 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM | Speaker 3 - TBA |
| 3:20 PM - 4:00 PM | Speaker 4 - TBA |
| General Schedule for Sunday | |
|---|---|
| 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Vendor Setup Time |
| 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | Registration and Time to Visit the Vendors |
| 8:50 AM - 9:10 AM | Opening Statements and Introductions |
| 9:20 AM - 10:00 AM | Keynote Speaker 1 |
| 10:20 AM - 11:00 AM | Keynote Speaker 2 |
Dr. Bob Basu is a board certified plastic surgeon who serves as director of Basu Plastic Surgery and The Center for Advanced Breast Restoration. He subspecializes in state-of-the-art body contouring procedures after massive weight loss for both men and women. Dr. Basu continues to work closely with several bariatric centers of excellence and programs in the Texas Medical Center, Northwest Houston, Cypress-Fairbanks, and The Woodlands.
Body contouring procedures following bariatric surgery requires special attention to clinical matters that can be unique to massive weight loss patients to optimize patient safety. Dr. Basu is a recognized contributor on the topic of patient safety in cosmetic surgery and serves on the Patient Safety Committee of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Most recently, he has been honored with the 2008 American Medical Association Foundation Leadership in Medicine Award. He is a HTexas magazine Top Doc in Plastic Surgery for 2007 and 2008, and also a recognized Top Doc for Women. Dr. Basu is a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has served as Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine.
Dr. Basu will share his extensive experience with the entire gamut of state-of-the-art options for post-bariatric body contouring. He will review clinical options for both men and women, preoperative preparation and timing, potential risk factors & safety concerns, advanced pain control modalities, expected postoperative course and recovery, and insurance coverage and precertification. A Q&A session will be included. Following the program, Dr. Basu will provide complimentary on-site consultations to patients who have specific questions/concerns; these consultations will be available on a first-come-first serve basis. Learn more about Dr. Basu and the post-bariatric contouring procedures he performs as www.basuplasticsurgery.com
At University General Hospital, our bariatric surgeons are all board certified, are highly-experienced, and are nationally-renowned experts in the field of bariatric surgery. They bring a compassionate and caring spirit to the operating room, the patient's bedside, and the journey to recovery that is unsurpassed.
You are not alone as you seek information about surgery to resolve your health issues related to obesity. The bariatric surgeons at University General Hospital have literally helped thousands of people lose their excess weight, resolve their co-morbid conditions, and begin to live healthier lives.
At University General Hospital, we offer surgical options to fit you, the patient, because we know "one size fits all" really doesn't apply.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE. WE ARE HERE FOR YOU.
Our speakers will be availble at the event to answer your questions.
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!
Full access to the 2008 - Houston event at the Hilton Houston Southwest Hotel, November 15th and 16th. Pre-event Friday night meet and greet, November 14th, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Main event begins at 8 AM Saturday morning! **Check out your State message board for a promotional discount code for this event!**
All event tickets are non-refundable.
