Do you suffer from night-time eating syndrome, which disturbs sleep, as well as sleep eating? If you are overeating in the evening without sleep disruption, which does not indicate a disorder, or suffer from any form of night eating disorder I would like to speak with you for an article I am writing for a future issue of ObesityHelp Magazine. If this sounds like you, and you are interested in telling your story, please contact me at 866-WLS-INFO (866-957-4636) extension 378. You can also reach me by email at [email protected]. Barbara Bietz ObesityHelp Assistant Editor/Reporter

Bo McCoy, event manager for ObesityHelp will be on the air live on Friday morning in the Dallas Ft. Worth area. Pleae call the number below to support OH's first national convention. Can't be here in Texas? Well you can help us anyway! AND You can listen online!!!!! www.990mainstreet.com and click on the button "Listen Live". This will be 10am central time on Friday. The call in number for those that are listening and would like to comment is 214-787-1990 Pleae make a point to call in. Please lets "light up" the switch boards!! Please everyone...make one call...on Friday...set your OUTLOOK alarms, cell phone, pdas, whatever you got...lets rock TEXAS.....

Help, I am new to Ft. Richardson and I am trying to find out if there are any support groups located in the area. I am more than a year out and have lost 118 lbs.

Now 6 issues a year for the same low price! ONLY $25.00!!:dance::dance::dance::dance::dance::dance: In our Spring issue: The Incredible Shrinking Handel By Ronda Einbinder Popular radio show host, Bill Handel has always been open and honest with his listening audience. He shares his moment of epiphany in a candid interview with ObesityHelp Magazine. Life Imitating Life By Michael Genadry You don't want to miss this article! Actor Michael Genadry became a fan favorite on the critically acclaimed romantic comedy TV show "Ed". His real life struggle with obesity and his decision to have weight loss surgery crossed over to his television character. Now, he speaks out about the medias views on Gastric Bypass Surgery and writes an article exclusive to ObesityHelp Magazine readers. The Fear of Dying By Michael Schuhknecht M.D. The fear of dying with bariatric surgery is a good behavior, which should be used to promote positive outcomes and not to dissuade candidates from undergoing surgery. Use your fear to help you and not to inhibit you. All in the Family Sandra Callahan and her two daughters make the journey through weight loss surgery together. Ventral Hernia By Paul Cirangle M.D. What happens if you develop a ventral hernia after surgery? What causes a ventral hernia? Just Believe-Dreams Do Come True Last May, Brinetta Thomas did what would have been the unthinkable when she was heavier. She ran 26.2 miles in the Rock and Roll Marathon for the Leukemia-Lymphoma Societ. Body Contouring after Gastric Bypass Surgery By Don Revis Jr., MD, FACS By applying the latest techniques in body sculpting individualized to each patient's specific needs and priorities, your plastic surgeon can help you realize the new shape that is hidden beneath the excess skin that remains after your goal weight has been achieved... The Second Time Around By Chris Morgan Chris Morgan is 14 years post op and hoping for a revision. Origin and Treatment of Childhood Obesity By Willo Wisotsky, PH.D Childhood obesity is now recognized as a chronic health problem that predisposes to obesity in adulthood. Increasing evidence suggests that there is a progression from childhood obesity to adult obesity........ Closing Old Doors, Opening New By Dana Estrada The doors to health open for Dana after a lifetime of struggling with obesity...... From a size 4x to size 4 By Ronda Einbinder Sisters Dawn and Missy shed their weight with the help of the same surgeon, 2 years apart! Susan Maria's Recipes By Susan Maria Leach Obesityhelp Magazine welcomes culinary enthusiast and author Susan Maria Leach as our exclusive expert bariatric gourmet chef. See her great Before and After recipes! Plus: *Ask the Surgeon* Maintaining a Proper Diet* Support Groups and more.......... For more information, please visit: www.ObesityHelpMagazine.com

Attention support group leaders and support group members. As a part of ObesityHelp's 2004 outreach initiative OH is planning on visiting 15 cities between April 2004 and November 2004!. Your city could be next! Below is a list of cities that are currently being planned for Regional support group 'mini-conferences'.. If you would like to help us with any of these meetings please contact the outreach department at 866-WLS-INFO extension 365 or email Bo McCoy [email protected]. Anaheim, Ca. [Volunteers needed]. Jacksonville, Fl [Special meeting for Surgeons Only]. New York, NY. [Leader needed]. Arlington, TX. [Volunteers needed]. Wausau, WI. [Volunteers needed]. Pittsburgh, PA [Volunteers needed]. Tulsa, Ok. [Leader needed]. Atlanta, Ga. [Leader needed]. Raleigh, NC. [Leader needed]. Chicago, IL.[Leader needed]. Seattle, WA. [Leader needed]. Lansing, MI. [Volunteers needed]. Washington, D.C. [Leader needed]. Knoxville, TN.[Leader needed]. Las Angeles, CA. [Volunteers needed]. Other cities that could host meetings:. . Cleveland, OH. Gainesville, Fl. Little Rock, AK Boulder, CO Phoenix, AZ Boston, MA Don't see a city near you but, you would like to help us host a meeting? Please respond to our support leader survey here: http://obesityhelp.com/supportleaders/ Thank you so much for wanting to be a part of OH Hits the Road! Sincerely, Bo McCoy Outreach Manager.