I have a friend that is doing a study of pre- & post- care. His question is ... If you could, what would you do differently if you knew then what you know now? Please be frank & brutually honest. For that reason, if you don't wish to post here you can email your responses directly to me at [email protected]. This is purely for research purposes, no names, or any other personal information would be used. He's interested in knowing what you would like to see change with regard to care... Body, spirit, diet, socially ... everything. In advance, thanks for your help! Colista

Tis the Season Melissa .. Everyone is either working or out shopping!! It's a slow day at work for me so I can pop on & check things out once in a while .. How are you feeling? Hopefully this finds you feeling better every day! Carol P

I was browsing through the boards, and it seems like no one is talking on here? What is going on? Lets get alive people. Melissa

Have you received your new issue of OH Magazine? This special Family Issue features the personal journey of radio DJ Blair Garner on the cover. Readers will also learn how to break the family cycle of obesity written by our medical editor Dr. Terry Simpson. Do you have trouble making family fitness fun? Jeanna Waln lists ways to get out and exercise with the family. Is the family dog putting on some extra pounds? Find out what you can do to help your beloved pet by reading Nikki Johnson's article. It is a new year and a new you. Virginia Alexander lists six top fashion tips for 2006. So, if you are already a subscriber your magazine should be arriving any day and if you have not yet subscribed it is very easy to do. You can subscribe online at http://www.oh-magazine.com or call 1-866-297-4966. The cost is $25 per year for a bimonthly subscription.

Ronda Einbinder
Public Relations Manager :type:

Hello Everyone~ :wave:

On behalf of the ObesityHelp Staff,
I would like to wish you all a very Happy Holiday Season! :party:



As most of you will remember, our friend and fellow OH Member Jeremy Norman was 20 years old and weighed 747 pounds when he had his weight loss surgery on November 19, 2004. This time last year, Jeremy was fighting for his very life in an Ohio Hospital and OH staff asked for your help in sending Jeremy cards and letters of inspiration, hope and encouragement and you responded! (Thank you!)

We are happy to report that against all odds, Jeremy has pulled through but it's been quite a year of ups and downs for him as he has courageously fought the hard fight. One year later, Jeremy is still hospitalized and in need of specialized care and our support.

This year, as Jeremy's amazing recovery continues, we would to like truly surprise him with an overwhelming amount of Holiday wishes, inspirational cards and letters... We can't wait to celebrate the day when Jeremy is able to return home, but for now, let's bring a little bit of "home" to Jeremy. He is unable to attend support groups of any kind, so let's bring our ObesityHelp Support Group to him!

You can send your cards and letters to:

Jeremy Norman
69860 Holley Road
Martins Ferry, Ohio 43935

Jeremy's profile is located here:
http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/profile.php?N=N1088200526

Let's break records and send cards, cards, cards! Please tell your friends and family about Jeremy and share this post with your support group members.

Thank you in advance & have a Bless Holiday Season! :fairy:
Amy Williams
Obesityhelp.com
Member Services

P.S.
OH Magazine recently interviewed Jeremy and his story will be featured in the December issue... www.OH-magazine.com