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  • Name: Member Services
  • Username: MemberServices
  • Location: Irvine, CA, USA
  • Member Since: 3/31/2005
  • BMI: 25.8
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Calling All Event Attendee Veterans
on August 15, 2011 2:11 pm
We're generating a list for first time event attendees. We find it often helps to ease the nerves a bit when we know what to expect, are prepared and have great tips from friends who have been there, done that!

So all you Event Attendee Veterans....

What would you recommend to first time event attendees to:
1) BRING to an OH event 2) NOT BRING to an OH event?

So far our Facebook Fans have listed:

  Megan said "Bring a sweater!"

  Kris said "Money to buy the body shaper garment"

  Janet said "1) A great sense of humor and a big bag for your samples! 2) Don't bring too much stuff cause you'll have double to take home."

  Crystal said "1. Bring a dress and your dancing shoes! 2. Do not bring a bad attitude, be open to meeting new people and having a blast!"

   Valerie said "I just bring my party animal self and my clothes. Laptop. Which doesn't get used. A dressy dress for the party. Casual stuff to wear during the day. My vitamins go anyplace I go. I usually book an extra couple days at the hotel so I can see the city where I'm going."

  Sarah said "Empty space in your suitcase to bring back all the goodies!!! If you have a dressy dress, fine but please don't feel obligated to dress up just BE THERE!"

  Sarah said "A BEFORE picture!!!"

  Ann said "Wear comfortable clothing & sensible shoes. Don't bring protein snacks because there's a bunch of samples to be had"

  Don said "Bring a positive, friendly, open-minded attitude. Do NOT bring a book - with the first, you'll be SOOO busy meeting/talking/doing things with new people, the second will NOT be necessary."
   Deb said "Of course your camera but most important - bring yourself. Yeah, extra suitcase space is nice but even better? A little notebook to write down the contact information of all the new friends you are going to make."

  
What would you add to the list?
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Q & A: Promo Codes
on August 4, 2011 12:00 am
Q:  Where can I get a promo code for the 2011 New Orleans or New York event?  

A:  You can check with so many people to get a promo code!  Local OH Support Group Leaders, community bloggers, and there are even professionals & vendors that have codes to help you get into the Events at a reduced rate.  You will see codes in signature lines, on blogs off OH, on Facebook, in surgeon's offices... in so many places!

Q:  Who has the best deal?  What is the difference? Why should I use one promo code vs another? Do I have to use a promo code at all?  

A:  Woah...Okay.  Let us try to break this down a bit for you!

The "best deal" is really up to you (in the eye of the beholder).

The differences are that some codes may have a little better savings, or some codes may have little goodies like a t-shirt or tote bag, or some codes we give the seller a small cash back amount for each ticket sold with their code.  

The why, is really up to you too!  Here are some reasons we know people have used various codes:  1)  To save money 2) To receive extra OH goodies 3) To show allegiance to their Support Group & or help offset their support group leaders out-of-pocket printing supply costs  4) To show support or come in as a group with their surgeon's center 5) To show support to a favorite blogger, we also know that sometimes, the seller will donate their proceeds to their favorite charity & people choose to support the seller and the charity all at once! We think that is GREAT!   

There may be more reasons but those are some we know of! And, no you do not have to use a code.  We have some people that just find it to be a hassle and do not want to mess with it at all. It is just like shopping in a store or online, you can take the opportunity that best suits you.  

Q:  What if I can't find a code? 

Send us an email at help@obesityhelp.com and we will locate a code for you.  

Q:  What if my code isn't working!? 

Check your code, make sure you have it exactly right.  It has to be entered in perfect or it will not go through! If you are still having problems with it, email us and let us know which code you are trying to use and we'll figure it out together.  
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