Hey all, Well, I home (briefly) from the writer's conference this week, and I've been asked to submit an article to a businesswomen's magazine regarding weight in the workplace. I'm hoping ya'all can help, lol. Both men and women can chime in here. Here are the survey questions, you can reply here or email them to me. No names will be used in the article, but please let me know in what type of industry you work: 1. What were/are your top 5 frustrations with being overweight in the workplace? 2. What have been the top 5 advantages of your weight loss as it pertains to your work environment? (Or, if you're pre-op, what are you looking forward to?) 3. If you would like, please share a personal story (remember, no names will be used unless you ask me to) that relates to one of the above questions. 4. What would be your top 5 suggestions to women who are struggling with weight related issues in the workplace? Please feel free to add any comments, suggestions, or personal stories/tips you would like. Also, if you would be open to the possibility of having your before/after pictures in the article, please let me know. (This is NOT a requirement) Though this is not a faith-based article, please feel free to comment in that vein if you wish. Here's a chance to make our voices heard! Thanks so much everyone! Blessings! -Perry 358/325/272/210 Perry P. Perkins Christian Novelist Just Past Oysterville: Shoalwater Book One Read chapter one - (www) perryperkinsbooks.com

We are so excited - it is official - We are having this year National Convention at the Universal Hollywood Hilton Hotel,in California, which 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.com staff. Saturday, September 30 - is going to be full of choices. You will have all variety of different classes choice from to fit your needs. Here are some of the titles are: § 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 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 class 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 speaker coming in and plenty more planned. More about Sunday latter...We will be done by 2:00 PM so you will have time to Trick or Treat with your families. 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. It's a Lifestyle! Monica Ganz Support Group Specialist [email protected] 866 957-4635 x 385

Geez... my AMOS family doesn't let me forget anything... especially when it's anniversaries. Five years today... WOW! Time goes by. I know I did a bunch of blabbing yesterday... today.. how's my life changed in five years? Naw, I won't go into that... you all hear the same things over and over on that. My biggest excitements are hearing people call me "skinny", "tiny"... etc. That's something I'm still not used to. In my head, I'm still a big person. When I look in the mirror.. or walk by the window... I still can't believe that's me I'm seeing. Being in Wisconsin recently (and I'm still getting to all your pics..I've been trying to get magazine stuff together so we have the B&A section for the next issue) and meeting some of the people who my Team and I work for and seeing their excitement of the possibilities of being in the magazine... it's all undescribable. It's fun and exciting. We put a lot of hours into getting the pics done for all of you. To finally put faces and bodies and personalities to those Thank Yous is invaluable to the work we all do. Well, as you all can see... there are many who gain weight after a few years. It's a warning we all hear, it's talked about in magazines and TV shows. I'm glad I'm one who can beat those odds. I'm glad I can be an example that it doesn't HAVE to be that way. The tool is still there... keep using it... don't give up on yourselves... you can all beat the odds as I and many others have. Don't graze... don't drink w/ meals (I still don't drin****il 45 mins after eating)... follow what you're taught and what your doctor tells you to do. I eat chocolates. Hershey Kisses are my SIN. I love them! So, don't w/hold on yourself, or as in dieting, you'll go so long w/out.. then overdue 'cuz the craving is so bad. In between meals.. drink lots. As they say, many times when you think you're hungry, you're actually thirsty... so I always try the water first. If I'm still hungry, then I'll eat something. My passion seems to be cottage cheese and fruit... right now.. blueberries. When they're out of season... canned fruit... non sweetened... my kids don't even eat that Heavy Syrup stuff. I'm known for saying, "I gotta get my protein." I actually feel sluggish w/out it. Well, I'm off to getting pics for the magazine... then Wisconsin pics scanned and sent back.... please get those approval forms in.. please include your Member ID... this is listed under your name on your profile. Have a great day and I love ya all! :kiss: Photo Processing Manager - [email protected]

Come join us 4 pm pst 7pm est for a lively discussion that will address all of your pre and post op needs live from the knowledgable Dr. Terry Simpson. Thank you. Larry Irvin Member Services Manager Obesityhelp.com

Just testing the waters here. I would like to find an angel in this area to help me through this process. Anyone out there? Trudi