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JRinAZ
on 3/8/10 12:38 pm - Layton, UT
Topic: Super Saturday Seminar! RSVP asap for a seat!
One Third of the seats were reserved today!  RSVP ASAP to get YOUR seat!

The Westside group will be hosting a Super Saturday Seminar


SAVE the DATE!!!


Saturday, June 5th

12 noon to 6 p.m.


Banner Estrella Conference Rooms

Speakers will include:  CALIF DS Bariatric Surgeon (with experience in REVISIONS), Dr. Ara Keshishian:  "Primary and Rrevisional Weight loss surgery- All you want to know" , Relaxation and Self Hypnosis Specialist, Author of Bariatric Cooking Books, world renowned post-op and vitamin/supplement specialist: 
Vitalady! , Live makeovers, WL success from Biggest Loser, psych, ++


This event is FREE and ALL are Welcome.. but an RSVP is required as seating is limited. (Only 75 seats available!!)

Guests are welcome with an RSVP

Please bring a healthy snack to share
(there is not refrigeration or a kitchen so plan accordingly…there is an ice machine)

Dinner together afterwards at a nearby restaurant will be optional for those who would like even more support and fun chatter!
  DETAILS are pending confirmation from speakers and RSVP  #'s for the restaurant. (possibly Chuy's if we don't have too many)
  Just for Fun:  If any of you are willing to bring in something for a door prize then let us know.  It can be anything from a tub of your favorite protein to a large vendor basket representing your job or a business you frequent.  …  Just another way to make the day even MORE fun!!!

RSVP to Nita at wm1nana1@gmail.com, DJ at DoraineJacob@gmail.com or Joyce at [email protected]
  For those of you who are living on the West side of Phoenix (or live far away and just want a great Saturday support group)  and can use great support, here is the Westside information:


**WLS West Valley Support Group:
WLS West Valley is a support group that meets twice a month on the first and third Saturdays  of each month. It is a group designed for people who are pre-op or post-op for any kind of weight loss surgery.
The meetings are PEER FACILITATED, FREE, and will be held at Banner Estrella Hospital in the Conference Rooms located at 93rd Avenue and Thomas Road from 10:30 AM to Noon. The conference rooms are located just west of the main hospital entrance.
We look forward to meeting you!


 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/WLSWestValley/
(deactivated member)
on 3/8/10 2:18 am
Topic: RE: AHCCS
I believe that Dr. Daniel Fang also takes that insurance. He is in the same office as Dr Juarez.
dbuckeye
on 3/7/10 7:54 am - Sun City, AZ
Topic: RE: NEW SUPPORT GROUP
Karen,

Just in case you didn't get my p.m. (it took me a long time to realize what this was)  Our meetings are held the 4th Wednesday of Month. At Menke's Sun City Meeting Room. , 12420 N 103 Ave.  Sun City (back of parking lot).  We are located across Grand from Boswell Hospital.  8:30-10:00A.M.

Ann Miller also has a Support Group there on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 10:30-noon.  I will be filling in for Ann this Saturday.

We would love to have you at both.

Debbie
E-mail [email protected]
JRinAZ
on 3/7/10 5:25 am - Layton, UT
Topic: RE: AHCCS
Hey Candy,
Did you know about the St Luke's Grad Seminar on April 10th?  ....  I posted details a few days ago....

I'd love to have you be one of my models for the fashion show! 

Let me know, K?

[email protected]

Thanks for asking about me....I'm doing farely well after working my sorry saggy bumpsky off all year to improve my labs.  I'm actually workin it right now to get my "revision, revised with a DS".....Crazy huh?!  When life can be better then we have to go for it!!!

I suspect Dr Juarez will be doing the happy dance with your WL success!!!  Kudos!

Take care friend, (maybe I'll see you at the Grad Seminar?)

Joyce
20candy07
on 3/7/10 5:13 am - Tolleson, AZ
Topic: RE: AHCCS
Hi Joyce,
I'm doing good.  How about yourself?  How's the Revision been for you?  I will give Dr. Juarez a call.  I need to see him anyway for WLS follow up.  Luckily I have a good PCP that sends me to the lab regularly. 

Take care,

 

 

stephaniewhite06
on 3/7/10 2:09 am - Houston, TX
Topic: RE: One week and 3 days out of surgery...
and how do I make my little weight loss ticker show up?
Stephanie White


        
stephaniewhite06
on 3/7/10 2:09 am - Houston, TX
Topic: One week and 3 days out of surgery...
and doing awesome.. I have lost 27 lbs! I am barely sore anymore.. I have been walking and feel awesome! THANKS DR JUAREZ!
Stephanie White


        
stephaniewhite06
on 3/7/10 2:03 am - Houston, TX
JRinAZ
on 3/7/10 1:14 am - Layton, UT
Topic: RE: AHCCS
Hi Candy!
Long time no see or hear from you!  Good to see a note!  How are YOU????

I believe AHCCS requires a Center of excellence.  That would be Phoenix St Luke's with Dr. Juarez and Dr. Fang or Dr. Blackstone at Scottsdale Bariatric.

Dr. Juarez is the only one i'd recommend who takes TriCare in Phx but I believe Dr. Chiassom takes TriCare in Tucson and he has a ton of happy post-ops.

Good luck to your friend!

Joyce
JRinAZ
on 3/7/10 1:07 am - Layton, UT
Topic: Westside Support Report 3/6
Thanks Westside buds!  Your meeting yesterday was GREAT!  Your group is always FUN, peppy, and informative!!!  It was soooo good to see some of my dear friends from years past and see that you are still walking the walk and making "you" a priority!  You look amazing!

For those of you who are living on the West side of Phoenix (or live far away and just want a great Saturday support group)  and can use great support, here is the Westside information:

**WLS West Valley Support Group:
WLS West Valley is a support group that meets twice a month on the first and third Saturdays  of each month. It is a group designed for people who are pre-op or post-op for any kind of weight loss surgery.
The meetings are PEER FACILITATED, FREE, and will be held at Banner Estrella Hospital in the Conference Rooms located at 93rd Avenue and Thomas Road from 10:30 AM to Noon. The conference rooms are located just west of the main hospital entrance.
We look forward to meeting you!

 
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/WLSWestValley/

The Westside group will be hosting a Super Saturday Seminar

SAVE the DATE!!!

Saturday, June 5th
12 noon to 6 p.m.
Banner Estrella Conference Rooms
speakrs will include:  World renowned Bariatric Surgeon from CA who specializes in post-op long term complications and research, Relaxation and Self Hypnosis Specialist, Author of Bariatric Cooking Books, world renowned post-op and vitamin/supplement specialist:  Vitalady! , Live makeovers, psych, ++

This event is FREE but an RSVP is required as seating is limited.
Guests are welcome with an RSVP
Please bring a healthy snack to share
Dinner together afterwards will be optional for those who would like even more support and fun chatter!

Please RSVP to Nita, D.J. (on the Westside support link) or Joyce  [email protected]

This seminar will have a specific emphasis for those who have issues, need to get Back on Track, have had a regain or never made it to their desired weight, have had poor labs, are new and want to plan for the future, ......just want to get more information and have more fun with people who understand and walk the walk!!!

If you snooze you lose (your chance for a seat)....If you come you lose in the way that gets us to goal!!!

Wooooo Hooooo!!!!  PARTY!!!

Joyce

P.S.  Did I already say that this would be a once in a lifetime AMAZING opportunity? and that ALL are welcome!!!!  

Note:  please don't let my participation or attendance be a deterent for YOUR participation.    The room is large and it will be very easy to find just the perfect WLS bud to hang with for the day so you can enjoy yourself!!

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