Do you look at the before and after pictures of others who have had WLS and wonder if the surgery will work for you? Dr. Lawrence W. Smith tells OH readers how to build a supportive team and to be clear about why they had surgery among other very helpful tips. This article plus photos from the OH Costa Mesa event; cardiorespiratory training; and how to select the right bariatric surgery center are all featured in the latest issue of OH Magazine, which focuses on nutrition for a healthy lifestyle. If you are already a subscriber, tell us which article you found the most interesting or helpful to you. If you have not subscribed yet, it is easy to do. You can log onto http://oh-magazine.com or call toll free 1-866-297-4966. You will receive a one year bimonthly subscription for only $25. And remember, if your doctor is not a subscriber pass the word on to his office staff.

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Suzanne is bringing her WLS journey full circle with her first round of plastics on February 21, 2006 in Newport Beach. Please take a moment to send Suzanne your prayers and best wishes for a safe surgery. http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/status.php?N=H1082374483 Robyn

Hi Joe, Thanks for replying. I was worried that there was no one up there in Alaska! : ) We should be arriving in Alaska in June of this year. We still have a couple months before our home gets packed up. We have never been to Alaska. I will e-mail you to your private e-mail address but wanted to say hello on here. Thanks for replying. Smiles, Jenna

Hello All, I just found out a couple weeks ago that we are PCS'ing (moving) to Elmendorf AFB. I was wondering if any of you have a great surgeon in that area that you would recommend for me to "be followed" up with? I had my surgery Aug. 2nd, 2005. I met my goal over a month ago and now I am maintaining. Eventually I may need a small panni removal. Has anyone had plastic surgery up there in the Anchorage area? I was a little disappointed.... the messages that some of you posted didn't even have a reply from anyone. Are you all okay up there? : ) Hoping to hear from someone... Thanks for reading. Smiles, Jenna

Hi All, I've been lurking for a while now -- and haven't posted, but just had to share with people I know will understand my excitement. I'm officially scheduled for surgery on March 7 -- suddenly that sounds very soon!