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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

Laura Preston, Motivational Speaker and WLS Post-op

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!

Jason Wilkinson, Addiction Specialist

While eating is essential to sustain life, food may be associated with myriad emotions from anxiety or guilt to joy and relief. Food can be both a trusted friend as well as a fierce enemy. Jason Wilkinson understands this difference and has been serving clients with various compulsive behaviors since 1998. His experience allows him the key to unlock the perceived mystery surrounding compulsive eating, drinking, drug use, sex, etc. Jason assists clients in reducing their struggle using encouragement, education, and respectful directness.

Jason will be handing out complimentary Intake sessions to conference attendees who are interested in purchasing an introductory package of 3 sessions ($270.00). This is a $150.00 value.

Indigo Zuri, Fashion & Image Consultant

Certified image consultant, stylist, trainer and motivator, Indigo Zuri has over 20 years of experience in corporate settings and in the retail fashion industry. She has worked as a Wardrobe Consultant for Saks Fifth Avenue and a Petite Wardrobe Specialist and Personal Shopper for Nordstrom. Indigo conducts professional wardrobe development workshops and provides wardrobe consultations to men and women. Her clients include: the Michigan Association of Professional Court Reporters, Dickinson Wright PLLC, Smith Group Architectural Firm and the Illinois Institute for Entrepreneurship Education to name a few. Indigo is an active member of the Association of Image Consultants International and one of five "certified" image consultants in Michigan. Indigo received her training in Montréal, Canada under world-renowned Image Master Carla Mathis and holds a Bachelors Degree from Cleary University.

Costs and Ticket Information:

This event is free and limited to the first 200 registered attendees. To register online, call 1-866-957-4636 ext. 386, or email kim@obesityhelp.com with your information. We do need this for space allocation.

Sponsors