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2008 - Detroit Area
ObesityHelp Regional Event

When:

May 31, 2008, All day.

Where:

Crowne Plaza Hotel-Detroit Metro Airport
8000 Merriman Road
Romulus, MI
Website
1-877-424-4225

Lodging:

Crowne Plaza Hotel-Detroit Metro Airport
8000 Merriman Road
Romulus, MI
Website
1-877-424-4225

About the area:

The Crowne Plaza Hotel Detroit Metro Airport is conveniently located near the entrance of the Detroit Metro Airport. All of our hotel guests can take advantage of our courtesy van service. Hotel features over 9,000 square feet of meeting space among seven meeting rooms, balcony guest rooms overlooking a spectacular glass atrium and complimentary parking. The hotel is just over 20 miles from downtown Detroit. Downtown Detroit is host to several casinos and major sports teams and venues.

Announcements:

HOTEL RESERVATIONS
To make your reservations, please call 1-877-424-4225 and give them the code "OBI". Room rates are $92 per night and prices are valid on the nights of May 30-31. Reservations must be made by May 19, 2008.

For ease, you can click here for reservations Website

EVENT HOST: William "Big Will" Elijah

William Elijah spent his entire life on the diet treadmill, losing and regaining 100 pounds at least three times in his 41 years. William made the decision to have open Roux-en-Y surgery in June of 2003. Understanding the risk and knowing the lifestyle change that had to occur, William took to the process with all the energy and vigor of a man being released from a life sentence from prison. Through the gastric bypass, he lost over 300 pounds.

Knowing where his blessings came from, William has dedicated his new view on life to helping potential and post-op patients get a clear understanding of what weight loss surgery could mean for the patient and their families lives...only if they take seriously and follow the steps to success, but more than that...helping them understand that their subconscious and self image govern their actions. And no matter how much weight you lose, you still need to confront other issues that made you obese.

William also crosses the bridge from gastric bypass to cosmetic surgery, as he was a recipient of a free total body contouring extreme makeover to remove many pounds of loose skin left after losing over 300 pounds.

Shared from a lay-person's view of psychology, William's journey is given in a practical, truth inspired, funny and heart felt tone. His story will inspire and motivate anyone who hears it.

Schedule:

General Schedule for Saturday
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 with William "Big Will" Elijah
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Dr. Ayoub Sayeg
9:55 AM - 10:40 AM Dr. Mark Pleatman
10:50 AM - 11:25 AM Vendor Visits
11:35 AM - 12:20 PM Motivational Speaker and WLS Post-op Laura Preston
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM Lunch Served
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM Emotional Eating & Food Addiction Expert Jason Wilkinson
2:25 PM - 3:10 PM Image Consultant Indigo Zuri on All-Size Style for Men & Women
3:20 PM - 4:05 PM Lifetime Fitness Trainer Hands-On Demo
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM Closing Statements and Prize Giveaways!

Speakers / Topics

Event Sponsor: Ayoub Sayeg, M.D.

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Due to the nature of plastic surgery that often yields highly visible results, confidence in the surgeon is of utmost importance. Dr. Ayoub Sayeg, a trusted and highly skilled plastic surgeon, has acquired the expertise and experience that advances that vital feeling. His dedication to giving his patients the best results possible has become the hallmark of his practice.

Not only is Dr. Sayeg skilled in accepted plastic surgery procedures, he also pioneers new procedures. PEBAM•, his remarkable new breast augmentation procedure, leaves a minimal scar.
Dr. Sayeg will be speaking about Post-Bariatric Surgery

* What to expect and realistic expectations.
* How many surgeries are required and staging.
* Implants used
* Fillers
* Post operative healing ( drains, bruising and swelling )
* Minimally invasive surgery

Dr. Sayeg will be providing free private, one-on-one consultations during the conference. Registration for the spots are limited and will be available the morning of the conference.

Dr. Mark Pleatman

Percentage of Practice is Bariatrics: 80
Minimum Age for Patients: 13
Maximum Age for Patients: 77
Surgery Types Performed: RNY (Lap), Lap Band, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, StomaphyX, Revision
Gall Bladder Removal: Sometimes. Gallbladder is removed only if there are symptoms related to it.

Memberships


* ASBS (Regular Member)
* SAGES
* ABS


Clinical Experience

Laparoscopic Surgery: 19 Years Experience
Bariatric Surgery: 5 Years Experience
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery: 5 Years Experience

Costs and Ticket Information:

Event Full Access - Detroit Area ObesityHelp Event

Price: $0.00

Full access to the Detroit Area ObesityHelp Event on May 31, 2008, 8 am to 5 pm.

We have received a corporate sponsor for this event. It is now free!



PLEASE NOTE..YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THE EVENT ONLINE OR BY PHONE. We must have your full first and last name in order to register you (no member names, please). Please register online or call "Events" toll free at 866-957-4636, x386 or email kim@obesityhelp. Attendance will be limited to the first 200 registrants. A physical ticket will NOT be mailed to you.

All event tickets are non-refundable.
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