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If you're like me, you've spent a great deal of time sending positive thoughts and perhaps prayer to those who live in the path of the recent hurricanes and tornadoes that have been hammering the South over the past several weeks. Like me, you may also be thinking, "What can I do to help? How can I provide support to those in need?" Well, AMOS folks are great at giving online support; we send words of greeting and encouragement to those who still have internet access or the means to communicate with us in some other way. But surely, for every person in those states *****aches out to us, there are many more behind them who are suffering in silence (at least to our ears and eyes). What can we do? I am not sure, but I am willing to bet that my AMOS friends are asking themselves this very question. So, perhaps we can put our heads together and come up with a plan.... I'll contribute a few of my early-morning brainstorms. Please add to the list. But don't stop there; providing your ideas doesn't make them happen. Please get in touch with your local support groups, network with support leaders in states affected by the storm, and communicate with ObesityHelp your good ideas and plans. Let's put our heads and hands together, to provide support to our AMOS friends in need! Ideas that we can put into action, individually or with others in our support groups and/or with AMOS friends from our own state: -Gather together and provide scholarship money to send selected chapter or local support group leaders to the OH convention in CA next month; -Bring needed supplies (toiletries, clothing, FRIENDSHIP) to distribute at the OH convention (or send directly) to those in the path of the storms; -Send postings of support to the home pages of states whose members are affected by the recent devastations Please don't let your support end at the compassion or idea stage. Lend a hand as well. Our strength is in our association and is evidenced by our individual actions. May only warm and gentle winds blow your direction, Melody Obesity Help 1-866-WLS-INFO (957-4636) Other OH contact information can be found at http://www.obesityhelp.com/ContactUs.php

Interesting. Did you MD tell you how man Lap Bands Verses RN-Y's he/she has performed?... Honesly, I had the RN-Y and would have it again but I also had a surgeon that I think is wonderful. I have a friend who had the Lap band.. and thinks hers is wonderful because of the less difficulty she had with recovery. The truth is.. This surgery is a behavior modification tool. What kind of two do you need?.. Your whole life has been reset. You start out just like a new baby.. on liquids and baby food.. and you have to reteach yourself to eat... So, the RN-Y is considered to be behavior modification with a sledgehammer. However, the Lap Bad.. will pretty much just reduce your stomach size, it's reversable there there isn't the complications associted with the RN-Y. It depends on what YOUR GOALS & NEEDS are. I choose the RN-Y because I needed to SAVE my life.. and I have.. I have gone from 13 medicines a day to ONE. I exercise regularly and I FEEL WONDERFUL.. I am apporaching just about 10 months out.. Down about 129 pounds... But I did have dramatic hairloss. (OK... all hairloss is dramatic) but that's another long reply to an email.. However, I have to say this.. Because (not known to many, I work in the medical field). What you have reported about what your surgeon said confuses ME?. As a surgeon, they are there to GUIDE you in making YOUR CHOICE. However.. HE MUST BY LAW (THIS IS IN EVERY STATE)reveal all risks, benefits and alternatives to surgery Your response makes me wonder about how prepared you are for this surgery and what is his/her success rate. When I say Success Rate. I don't me surgeries completed but how few complications, not knowing your medical history, that may be why he is leading you to the lap band. You also sound YOUNG and that may be another issue in why he is leading you to the lap band. He may feel after interviewing with you (which should have been two ways) that a reduced stomach size maybe all you need and is really looking out for your best interests. So.. After all of that. I have probably confused you more. The RN-Y is MAJOR surgery where as the lap isn't and if you change insurances.. you maybe able to go from lap band to RN-Y... (that's and FYI) I hope I have helped Blessings. 321-129= 192 (On Friday ).. PS Perminent weightloss also helps with exercise.. which is why I am heading to the gym at 5am..

Thanks!! No, it won't be too cold-I love the cold weather!

Shuttle services from major airports near Universal Studios and the Hilton Hotel. Hilton Car Shuttle Service [Advantage: Direct service via Lincoln Town Car. Disadvantage: Cost is highest of the 3 options] Call:818-506-2500 LAX $92 BurBank $42 Taxi Services [Advantage: Cheaper than hotel shuttle Disadvantage: Rates vary] LAX $60 - 75 Burbank $18 - 20 Can be picked up at the Airport or arranged prior. If we can get published rates from Taxi companies we will make sure to post those for you. Super Shuttle Service [Advantage: cost is much lower Disadvantage: Takes longer and makes multiple stops.] LAX $16 per person Burbank $9 person Can be picked up at the Airport. If we find a better group rate or shuttle rate we will post to the boards and the site. 4 Hour Hollywood Star Tours begin at $42 per person and can be purchased at the Hilton. Sorry no groups rates are available for the tours at this time. For more information on other tours and packages that might be available please call the hotel directly at 818-506-2500