Im coming to Alaska for a cruise next week-any good weather resources so I can check the weather-besides weather.com. We're leaving Seattle on Sunday and going to Sitka, Juneau and Ketchikan. Fun!

Greeting from Hollywood - We are so excited - it is official - We are having this year National Convention at the Universal Hollywood Hilton Hotel, October 29-31, 2004. This famous hotel sits on top of the hills overlooking Hollywood, a perfect site for us shrinking " Movie Stars". We start on Friday night, October 29 with a Masquerade Ball. So dig out and dust off that Mae West and Superman Costume, we are going to be having a ball with our entire WLS friends old and new. Come and meet the entire ObesityHelp staff. Saturday, September 30 - is going to be full of choices. During the break out sessions you will have all variety of different classes choice from that fit your needs. Here are just some of the class titles: § Cooking on the Run § How to Think Like a Thin Person § Men's WLS only class § WLS Female only class § A Spouse or Support Person(s) class § Exercise and Fitness Class § Relaxation and Massage Techniques § Body Image Class § Ask the Nutritionist § A visit with the Bariatric Surgeon § Need Plastics? § Depression - There is a way out~ § Oldie and Moldies class -Plus 1+ year post op § Post-operative care for muscles and bones § Introduction to gastric bypass surgery § Boundary Issues § A life without SCALES - § Post-operative care for gastric bypass patients § The Positive Power of Affirmations Make sure to bring a friend so you can split up and attend more classes then share what you have learned with one another. The more the merrier! I will be telling a little about each of the classes, as we get closer. I have a big surprise for everyone (if you are a volunteer - Please do not tell).... But you will love it... Saturday night is reserved just for you! You will have time on your own to visit with friends, check out "City Walk" they have so much to see, do, visit, and of course to eat and drink. Preview it at: http://www.citywalkhollywood.com/ Sunday we have a special Fashion Show, staring your friend from the boards. More about Sunday latter...We will be done by 2:00 PM so you will have time to Trick or Treat with your families. Treat yourself to a wonderful weekend with your friends here at Obesity Help! Just wanted you to know a little bit. More information to come soon! So check the boards' everyday to see what is going on. Mark your calendar now and start making plans. We have and we are so excited to be able to meet all of you. To register go to: http://ohmemberevents.com/oct.htm It's a Lifestyle! Monica Ganz, Ph.D. Support Group Specialist [email protected] 866 957-4635 x 385

hello, IF perchance anyone goes to the fitness USA in westland (or dearborn) and would like a workout partner please let me know. i cannot drive due to a back injury/meds but would give someone $1 each time IF someone is close by in westland, taylor, romulus, wayne, etc and goes to the gym regularly. i've had many small plateaus and it has been very frustrating since i am in more pain (back injury) now than before surgery from pushing myself too hard. i walk as much as i can and since mid june have been in the pool every day they've been open over here. but, it seems that this is not enough. so, yesterday i went to the gym for the first time in a year or so. i had to take the smart bus. i'm going again tomorrow. i'm only 10 lbs from my goal weight for where i'd like to be now and i know with the gym i'll get there. it sure would be nice to have a buddy to go with. if anyone is close by and goes to this gym and would like a workout buddy please let me know. thank you. Emily in westland

National ObesityHelp Conference Los Angeles ObesityHelp is pleased to announce its 2nd National Conference of 2004. This special event will be held October 29 - 31, Universal City, Hollywood, California; At the Hilton Universal Hotel. Theme for the event: "Come to Hollywood and be a Star!" To get more information about the 2nd national event please visit the events website. http://ohmemberevents.com/oct.htm Do you have a new life?Or want one?Come to our Los Angeles Convention and enjoy classes designed for the New You! The first step to the new YOU: is weight lose surgery and now that you are losing the weight, what's next? If you are still considering surgery or if you are in the approval process, our break out sessions are designed to give you the information and hope to help you as you prepare for the new you! Your second step to the new YOU: Learning "HOW TO THINK LIKE A THIN PERSON" Have you ever wondered how the other side thinks? Well come and learn their secrets as we unravel their hidden truths together - You will walk out of this class in amazement on how simple it really is and you can now say "I understand now..." The third step to the new YOU: is to visit our "THE NEW YOU ROOM" Here you will get the chance to try all kinds of new things, to add to the new you look. So make sure you come to the National Convention, October 29 -31, 2004. You don't want to miss this special national event To see pictures of our first national event click here: http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/TexasSupportGroup/ Read reviews of the Texas event:· "The most wonderful thing of it all was that perhaps for the first time, I truly felt accepted... and what a wonderful feeling that was: to be allowed to play among the stars." · "I had a great time with you... I feel like I have met so many new friends... you guys are great." · "Thank you all for letting me be ME!" For more information about this or any other event Please contact me at 866-957-4626 ext. 385 It's a Lifstyle! Monica Ganz, Ph.D.

Come Join this informative chat and ask the doc all your pre op and post op questions. Thanks, Larry Irvin Member Services Manager