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I thought the event was good, but certainly could have been improved... I actually was going to send Eric some suggestions that might help make a future event more successful. There wasn't a ton of information that was presented that i didn't already know, but I was glad I went. Saw a lot of faces from the board that i recognized, heard some funny / endearing / inspiring stories and got some free stuff to check out. most of all, as a pre-op, it was inspiring to see a room full of people who've so changed their lives, and post-surgery, i think I'd still go to an event like this just to be in a room full of people who've been on the same journey.
"OH is about Obesity. That is where their money is being made. Perhaps we are beginning to look forward to the "normal" , rather than backward to the obese. That may be a good thing, ultimately."
EXCELLANT POINT JANE! and probably so dead on. That is what I love about this sight. With the co-mingling of so many different perspectives we can all come away with a better understanding of it all (hopefully)
Jane it was great meeting you, you're a very witty person, i like that. You have a good attitude. But you wasn't rude that i seen. As for you bowing down to kp, that was just hilarious. I didn't get jeremys thing either, we don't lose weight when we exercise? That's new to me. The plastic surgeon was better in the afternoon with a lot more better pictures and explanation.
As for the lunch, I had the runs the whole afternoon.....mini dump. Why the hell didn't they give us bariatric friendly food? I ended up drinking three pitchers full of water that day, sorry to everyone at the table LOL .
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Linda
I was so sad I wasn't meeting all of you yesterday, especially as the rain soaked the bleachers at Monroe HS, but apparently the quality if the attendees is the only thing I missed? My kid came in dead last in the 200m, maybe next year he'll do better if mommy can chase his butt around the track! I was screaming our schools team over the finish line in each event, wishing I could run with them (maybe not as fast...) someday I'll run again I hope. Sorry I missed you all... Lexia
I enjoyed meeting everyone. How did I miss KP? I did enjoy Dr Sayed but I think he got a little peeved with me about asking if he knew any surgeons on the west side of the state. I was kind of interviewing him to see if I'd be comfortable with him and the look I got made that decision for me. I will keep on looking for someone who is closer to home. I did like the fact that he was very conservative in not wanting to do several procedures at the same time. I can't imagine having to be under anesthesia for 18 hours! All in all, I enjoyed myself and would go to another one (even if it's just to meet all the people I read here).
marie k I wasn't to thrilled with the conference either. I actually left after lunch. The only motivation I got was Dan Stettner's lecture.
I would have thought there would have been more vendors w/ products, not "selling" pain pumps, Lovenox, or breast implants.
So, what's the scoop on the afternoon lectures? I figured it would have been more of the same. What is new w/ the OH site? And what were the "gifts" at the end of the day?
I am definitely going back to the Livonia Support group @ St. Mary Hospital.
Gavriella I figured it wouldn't be too great anyway. I had a hard time sitting still, it was so boring during the morning sessions. Dr sayed was much more informative during the afternoon, but they really drug the whole thing out with most of it being bo with his stories. Big waste of money. I think next time we should just take our money and all meet up and have some fun. The prizes at the end was just the crap that was sitting on the table in the front of the room.
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Linda
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