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 Plano, TX Member Since: 01/18/01 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 4/3/08 7:01 am Last Edit: 4/3/08 7:02 am We call Dr. LoManoco Dr. L a lot because some people never learn to spell his name! Someone asked me about what a breakout session was so I wanted to let everyone know if you haven't attended events like this. We will have a "meet and greet" get together on Friday where there will be food etc and we are in a room and we do just that! Meet and greet. There will be a better follow up of this with a schedule as soon as we can do it but I wanted to give some info out now. Saturday we will all be in the same room and have some speakers like Dr. L and Ramon and myself or whoever and then at some point we will have what we call breakout sessions where we have more than one thing going on at a time. Since there are so many spouses coming, I will be getting with Ramon and Debra about a breakout session for WLS spouses. We may have a plastic surgery breakout at the same time as something that would be more to your liking if you don't need or want to go to a plastic surgery session. I hope to do one about exercise and relearning how to move after weight loss. We will have question and answer sessions. I can't tell you how much difference these type of events make in your journey. I want to quote Gina on a post she added to the thread about my surgiversary about that very thing. Gina I assume since you posted it, it's OK to share this.
Being somewhat of an "old timer", myself, I have seen so many people come and go on OH thru the past many years. YOU have been a constant, and I am so thankful for that. I'm sure you have no reason to remember, but you encouraged me to come to the OH conv this past Sept, as I was finally getting on track with losing a SIXTY POUND REGAIN, having never gotten to goal, in the first place. That weekend was such a help-just hanging with my peeps, etc....I can proudly proclaim, that, as of today, I am approx 2 lbs shy of losing ALL the regain..my "goal" was to have it gone by my surgiversary of April 22nd..
This has definitely been my experience every time I go to an event. I come away rejuvenated and motivated. Of course we will have a big time Saturday night as well. Please...if you are on the fence...ask questions or just take a chance and come. Please don't be afraid to come alone because I promise we will not let you be alone. Like I said before, this is the time to come and be safe and loved. We will welcome you will open arms and you get to wear what you want without being judged by others. It is also good for you to pass on your experience and ask questions of others that have gone before you. If you have any questions about what happens at events, please ask. If you have an experience you'd like to share from a past event, please share it here so that others will know that they shouldn't miss this! I promise you will be entertained and educated at the same time. If this one works, we can do them even better the next time. Pass the word to other support groups and to your doctor's offices please. I will have a flyer available in the next day to share. Thanks so much and this will be more fun that you can imagine.
hugs, Y Open RNY 3/30/01 260lbs - 130lbs |
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 Joshua, TX Member Since: 11/12/01 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 4/3/08 7:50 am YVONNE-nope-don't mind at all-I meant every word of it. SUPPORT goes furhter than ANYTHING we can do post op. That was the thing we just did not have "back in the old days". Newbies are sooooooooooo fortunate in that respect. I thank God every day for Eric Klein and his vision of OH. I had OH pre op, etc, but it was nothing like it is today. Folks, if you are scared/shy about walking into an event such as this conf-call ME-I'll meet you in the parking lot and walk in with you. I am still 40 ppounds from "goal"-NOT SKINNY-you will be very comfortable standing next to me..lol...and I have some FABULOUS FRIENDS I'd love to introduce you to. Gina AKA Nurse Diva (and still have my Diva shirt from the 04 conv to prove it!) I have now completed two half-marathons. "The first to cross to FINISH line is not the ONLY winner-so is everyone who has the COURAGE to cross the START line" (Not my quote-I stole it from a tee shirt!) 340/170.0 and HEALTHY pw/current wt **Certified OH Support Group Leader* |
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 Member Since: 01/29/04 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 4/3/08 9:14 am Last Edit: 4/3/08 12:16 pm oh me too!!!! Can PM anyone my cell, call me from the parking lot of any event Im at.. Be more than happy to come fetch you.. and introduce you to anyone and everyone there. Well me being so shy and all lol.
Dont ever be too scared/shy to come in.. NO MATTER WHERE IN THE JOURNEY YOU ARE!!!!!!. there is always SOMEONE at the same place you are.. or has BEEN where you are... and like My girl Gina.. i have the same FABULOUS FRIENDS... that will take you under their wing and you wont be a newbie for more than 5 seconds! lol.
oh.. but be prepared to get the stuffin hugged outta ya :)
Liz
lemme edit this to be clear that this offer extends to ANY 'event'.. whether it be an impromtu at Starbucks, or EROS hehehe or whereever we are. Of if im not there and you call me.. gimme a few minutes and i will call SOMEONE who is there to go fetch you from the parking lot. You do NOT have to go in alone.. trust me!!! :)
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 Houston, TX Member Since: 04/05/04 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 4/3/08 9:20 am thanks so much liz... i know how scary it is for the newbies to come to these type of events... hell anyone for that matter... but after their first time believe me they will want to know when the next one is....
they are all so much fun and educational and you get to meet those that you email with or post to all the time... its one big family.... Debra 227/205/135 at goal 1st Surgery/Revision/Today 8/98 - 8/04 - today Support Group Leader Co- Founder www.rydobesity.com |
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Member Since: 01/29/04 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 4/3/08 9:23 am its the least i can do.. to walk someone in!
yall are doing the hard stuffs!!! |
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 slidell, LA Member Since: 10/15/06 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 4/3/08 8:24 am I am so excited about coming. Made my reservations this morning. Thanks for the info on the break away sessions had no idea what they were. Hopefully hubby enjoys himself. I know I will. Cant wait to meet everyone. SEE Y'ALL SOON!! Love to Everyone, Rhonda |
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 The most southern tip of..., TX Member Since: 12/07/01 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 4/3/08 9:53 am Oh me! Me!! I am PROOF about being shy and coming alone to a conference.
I had been in contact with Debra for several months and said YES I was going to come to the conference In Austin, June 2007, then wks before it, I got "scared" and said NO! How can I go ALONE? OMG...I was mortified...who would I "hang" out with, who would I talk to? Who would talk to me?
With Debra's encourgment and calmness...I said YES again. I remember being in the parking lot and thinking I hope I look ok, I hope my breath doesn't smell and if no one talks to me, I will just smile and sit waay in the back. I went into the hotel and as I take a few steps, I hear someone call my name, it was Tracy, Gina Debra and Ramon having breakfast. I gave a big sigh of relief and went to them. Right away Debra made me feel at ease, took me into the room introduced me to Ms. Ann Harlan and sat me down. Ann immediately started speaking to me and made me feel very welcome and comfortable.
And those on here, well, they know "the rest of the story".....I am soo glad I went. I made lifelong friends, learned valuable information, got to hear great speakers and look at handsome Doctors. lol
PLEASE PLEASE anyone who has ANY doubt,,,just GO. I PROMISE you will not regret going.
Hugs to all,
Monica U tell me that I sin, |
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Joshua, TX Member Since: 11/12/01 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 4/3/08 10:14 am MONICA-Nobody could have said it better-and look at you NOW, girl!!!! Btw-made my hotel ressies a few minutes ago-hotel tax way cheaper than in Arlington-no new football stadium to pay for in Dallas..lol !! I have now completed two half-marathons. "The first to cross to FINISH line is not the ONLY winner-so is everyone who has the COURAGE to cross the START line" (Not my quote-I stole it from a tee shirt!) 340/170.0 and HEALTHY pw/current wt **Certified OH Support Group Leader* |
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Houston, TX Member Since: 04/05/04 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 4/3/08 11:58 am theres my girl... i was hoping you would post to this one.... you said it so well....
cant wait to see you girlie.... Debra 227/205/135 at goal 1st Surgery/Revision/Today 8/98 - 8/04 - today Support Group Leader Co- Founder www.rydobesity.com |
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Member Since: 01/29/04 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 4/3/08 12:15 pm MY GIRL!!!!
now are you soooooooooo glad you went to SA with all us crazy folks!!! Im so glad you did coz i got to meet ya!!!!! and we had soooooooooo much fun!!!!!
You are doing so well with your journey.. im so proud of you!
cannot WAIT to see you again!!!!!
love to all!
Liz |
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Plano, TX Member Since: 01/18/01 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 4/3/08 1:46 pm Monica, I could hear your voice when I read your words .... ME ME!!
Thank you soooooo much for posting this! Thank you, thank you, thank you. It was life changing for me too for you to show up. I remember you sitting right behind me! We want to make sure and really concentrate on making everyone comfortable. Liz you are a sweetie for offering to help those that are coming alone. How kind and so very helpful. We could have TMB greeters! 
hugs Y
 dancin' til the event Open RNY 3/30/01 260lbs - 130lbs |
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Joshua, TX Member Since: 11/12/01 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 4/3/08 10:19 am YVONNE-Do you know if Dr L plans to do any "quicky consults", like the doc in SA did? Of course, in MY case, it would be alonger, " OMG, Cha-Ching..Cha-Ching..Honey, Order us a new Mercedes consult", but you get the idea... I have now completed two half-marathons. "The first to cross to FINISH line is not the ONLY winner-so is everyone who has the COURAGE to cross the START line" (Not my quote-I stole it from a tee shirt!) 340/170.0 and HEALTHY pw/current wt **Certified OH Support Group Leader* |
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Houston, TX Member Since: 04/05/04 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 4/3/08 11:57 am Gina he will be doing some consults we are working out the details of that also... cant wait to see you again Debra 227/205/135 at goal 1st Surgery/Revision/Today 8/98 - 8/04 - today Support Group Leader Co- Founder www.rydobesity.com |
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 Burkburnett, TX Member Since: 07/22/07 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 4/3/08 3:04 pm Oh My Gosh you guys are getting me more excited then I already am. This will be my first confrence but not the first time meeting some of you. I am glad my husband decided to go with me because otherwise I would be one of the ones sitting in the parking lot waiting for someone to show up that I know. I may be the one sitting in the lobby instead with my Husband and son waiting to see a familiar face. Gina so glad you are going to be there and Debra and Y I cant wait to meet you guys. Ok, a little less then a month away. Cant wait. Michelle |
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 Ovilla, TX Member Since: 03/22/06 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 4/11/08 10:35 am Ok I want to be there but where to I register? Does it have to be pay pal or can I just pay with my credit card? I don't have pay pal.
Help... Cindy Mc |
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Plano, TX Member Since: 01/18/01 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 4/11/08 11:19 am Cindy we are just the little guys trying to do a big job! Is there any way you can mail a check? There's an address on the registration page here.
REGISTER
If not, email me at justyvonne@gmail and let's see how we can work it out.
hugs, Y Open RNY 3/30/01 260lbs - 130lbs |
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Ovilla, TX Member Since: 03/22/06 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 4/12/08 6:44 am Ok Yvonne, I have made out my check, filled out my information and have it ready to mail.. I haven't been online much lately and had not read up on all the dos and do nots..  So now, I think I am on my way..
Thanks so much,
Cindy M
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Plano, TX Member Since: 01/18/01 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 4/12/08 8:00 am Last Edit: 4/12/08 8:01 am WOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO...see I can even make the excuse that this keeps your mind sharp so you don't forget how to write a check!  So glad you're coming!
hugs, Y
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 Anna , TX Member Since: 04/15/08 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 4/19/08 11:03 am I hope to make it, can anyone tell me when the money must be in? Also any other expensives I should prepare for? I just had my gastric bypass on Mon April 7th and so really want to come. Thanks Dawn Burton 214 669 1003 |
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Plano, TX Member Since: 01/18/01 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 4/19/08 11:16 am Got your email! Looking forward to it!!! hugs, Y Open RNY 3/30/01 260lbs - 130lbs |
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