Carlos, Hello, I had the gastric bypass surgery. I am doing great so far and have lost 12 lbs in the last week. I feel really good! I had mine done laproscopically and all my little insions {six of them} are healed already, I have no pain and I am now starting on pureed foods. I am not having any trouble so far with that either. I am feeling that this surgery is going to be a blessing. Thank you for your blessing. LORI

what kind a surgery you have lately ? how you feel? iam very interesting on that just wants to know? before i make my decision i really apreciate your help thanks and god bless you!

Hi everyone! We have a newbie among us with a very empty surgery support page. Let's give her a warm welcome as she begins her WLS journey! http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/status.phtml?N=K1115260885 Thanks! Robyn

Here is an update for the schdule:
Magical Journeys Conference
May 20 to 22, 2005
Friday


1:00 - 4:00 PM Support Group Leader Training, you must RSVP to Monica to attend

General Session in the Grand Ballroom
2:00 - 4:00 PM Vendor setup time
4:00 - 6:00 PM General Registration
4:00 - 10:00 PM Vendors are open for you to visit
7:00 - 11:00 PM Welcome by Bo McCoy and Dr. Monica Ganz.
"Tea Party Reception"
Post op Panel - Hear some incredible stories.
Royal Court candidates introductions. Have you entered?
Virginia Alexander
Sharon Lindsey - Introduction of "MOMS"
Kelli Dunham, WLS Obesity Comedian




Saturday

General Session in the Grand Ballroom
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Vendors are open for you to visit
8:00 - 9:00 AM General registration
8:30 - 9:00 AM Welcome - Introduction of ObesityHelp staff
Crowning of the royal court and special instructions.
9:00 - 9:25 AM AHS Hospitals "Presentations by surgical staff"
9:25 - 10:00 AM Dr. Monica Ganz - Learning to Think Thin

10:15 - 11:00 AM Breakout session choose one of 9 classes.

Ashton Kate Alie, Dietitian
Dunhill Brenda Goldschmidt and Terri Freshley
Stanton Darcie Edelkraut
Fine Dining Shante Schasa
Harriman Dr. Alexander Abkin, Bariatric surgeon, AHS Morrison
Garden Room Dr. Rose and Dr. Elkwood, The Plastic Surgery Center
Bently VALERIE WOOD, MSW, LSW
Ball room Salon AB Susan Maria Leach
Ball room Salon CD Dr. Shin


General Sesson in the Grand Ballroom
11:15 - 12:20 Surgeon Panel all surgeons invited to join the panel.

12:30 - 1:45PM Lunch reception


2:00 - 2:45 PM Breakout session choose one of 11 classes.

Bently Dr. Gabriel, Bariatric Surgeon
Harriman Dr. Shin, Bariatric Surgeon
Garden Room Steve Colarossi
Ashton Valerie Renee' Campbell
Dunhill Gary Visco, Esq.
Stanton Debra Freschl, R.D.
Penn Kelly Iorillo, Nutritionalist
Brown Dr. Shawn Garber, Baraitric Surgeon, ObesityHelp Advisory Team
Fine Dining Dr. Don Revis, Plastic Surgeon
Ball room Salon AB Jude Milner MA, LCSW, CPT
Ball room Salon CD Neil Friedman, RN, RPSGT


3:00 - 3:45 PM Breakout session III [Choose one of 11 classes]

Bently Lauralyn Bellamy, Weight loss Coach and Lifestyle Coaching.
Harriman Diane Hendrick, R.D.
Garden Room Bill Diehl, VP Operations Vitamist
Ashton Dr. Terry Simpson, Bariatric Surgeon
Dunhill Neil Friedman, RN, RPSGT
Stanton Dr. Daniel L. Stickler, MD
Penn Kenneth J. Storch, M.D., Ph.D., AHS Morrison
Brown Michele Kofman, MA, MPH
Fine Dining Bo McCoy
Ball room Salon AB Susan Maria Leach
Ball room Salon CD Dr. Gould



4:00 - 4:45 PM Amy Williams
4:45 - 5:00 PM The PS Center - Dr. Michael Rose and Dr. Andrew Elkwood
4:00 - 6:00 PM The King and Queen are getting a make over for the Ball with Virginia Alexander
5:00 - 5:15 PM Close and drawings
5:15 - 7:30 PM Break for Dinner


6:00 - 7:30 PM Royal Court Dinner by invitation only

The Royal Ball in the Grand Ballroom
7:30 - 11:00 PM Seating of the Royal Court
Reception and music




Sunday

General Session in theGrand Ballroom
8:00 AM Vendors setup and ready
9:00 - 9:30 AM Dr. Terry Simpson, Bariatric Surgeon, ObesityHelp Advisory Team
9:30 - 10:00AM Bill Diehl
10:00 - 11:00 AM Virginia Alexander
9:45 - 10:00 AM Special instructions and information

10:15 - 11:00 AM Breakout session I [Choose from 8 breakout classes]

Bently Gary Visco, Esq.
Harriman Dr. Don Revis, Plastic Surgeon
Garden Room AHS Morrison "Surgeon speakers"
Ashton Darcie Edelkraut
Dunhill Amy Williams
Stanton Dr. Reid, Ed.D. and Marine Jourdan
Penn Brenda Goldschmidt
Brown Dr. Rose and Dr. Elkwood, The Plastic Surgery Center
Fine Dining Bill Diehl
Ball room Salon AB Susan Maria Leach
Ball room Salon CD Dr. Joseph Kamelgard, Bariatric Surgeon

General Session in the Grand Ballroom
11:15 - Noon Susan Maria - Key Note Address
12:00 - 12:15 PM
12:15 - 1:15 PM Lunch reception
1:30 - 2:00 Grand announcement and magical farewells.


There is still room so sign up now and we look forward to seeing you there.
Monica Ganz, Ph.D.
Director of Events and Chapters

I had my one year check up today and I have lost 350 lbs!!! I was too happy as was the doctor. Terry G RNY/LAP 4/28/04 548/198 -350 Still working toward a goal of 165-170