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The Early Bird discount ends Friday, 3/27.  If you're going to attend the 2015 OH Conference, take advantage of the savings and buy your tickets before the discount ends.  

Not sure yet?  Check out what it is like to attend an OH Conference from the #2014 ObesityHelp Conference photos.

The OH2015 ObesityHelp National Conference Early Bird Registration closes on March 27th. Registration includes access to all conference activities on Friday & Saturday, plus lunch on Saturday.

Just $75 (Save $10) – Reserve Your Tickets NOW

2015 ObesityHelp National Conference

When
October 16th & 17th

Where
Embassy Suites Raleigh-Durham
201 Harrison Oaks Boulevard
Cary, North Carolina 27513 USA

Each year, ObesityHelp.com brings together hundreds of conference attendees that are navigating their weight loss surgery journey with a common goal of weight loss, improved health and wellness. There is always a very special connection among our attendees, one where you can look around the room and know that others right there beside you understand the stigma of obesity and also understand what it is like to make that monumental decision to have weight loss surgery.

Whether you are a pre-op, post-op, or a seasoned weight loss surgery veteran…the ObesityHelp National Conference is for you. We are making the journey together through education, support and celebration!

We're celebrating the latest addition to ObesityHelp, the Product Directory, with a NEW GIVEAWAY. 

We've partnered with PatchMD for this giveaway.  PatchMD is an alternative for bariatric patients to receive vitamins and supplements through a patch. 

There are lots of ways to score an entry.  The more entries you have the greater chances of winning.  Good luck! 

OH member and OAC's Member of the Year, Sarahlicious will be on The Doctors television show today.  Sarah is a dedicated advocate for the Lymphedema Treatment Act and shares her story on the show.  Check your local listings to watch the show or on The Doctors website after airing.

We want to thank Sarah for all she does for the OH community and as an advocate for others suffering from Lymphedemia and Lipedema, along with her insurance knowledge and expertise. 

It is important to interview bariatric surgeons and plastic surgeons before selecting your surgeon.  ObesityHelp has provided lists of questions for you to review and use.  Be your own medical advocate and have the answers that you need to make the best decision for yourself.

List of Questions for a Bariatric Surgeon:

​http://www.obesityhelp.com/content/questionstoaskyoursurgeon.html

List of Questions for a Plastic Surgeon:

http://www.obesityhelp.com/articles/62-important-questions-to-ask-your-plastic-surgeon-2​

If you would like our assistance, please let us know.

For the first time ever, Graham Elliot sat down for a Fireside Chat at the #2014 Conference.  Graham revealed info about his life, marriage, dad, chef/restaurant owner and television celebrity how things are for him today one year after VSG and losing 150 pounds.

In the videos, you'll find out information he's not shared publicly before!  Disclaimer - Be prepared to laugh, be motivated and inspired!

What are your favorite parts of his interview?

The agenda for today at the #OH Conference is exciting!  You can check out the live updates along with others in the OH community.  The photos from the Conference are great.

Here's a preview of today's line-up.  The times are in Pacific time so make sure to adjust for your time zone:

Featured Keynote with Q&A @ 9:20 a.m. to 10:20 a.m.
Chef Graham Elliot

Educational Keynote, Dr. Scott Cunneen @ 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
What to do When the Honeymoon is Over

Diana Vogel, MS, MFT Intern @ 1:00 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.
What to Expect When You’re Expecting…Surgery to Work

Kyle Brown, BA, CCN, CSCS, YFS, CMTA, NASM-CPT @ 1:00 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.
How Much Does the Zebra Weigh?

Dr. Jacqueline Jacques @ 2:00 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.
Re-Defining Success After Bariatric Surgery

Dr. Alejandro Quiroz @ 2:00 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.
Exploring Your Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Options

Jill Temkin, MA, RAS, TEP @ 3:00 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.
Six Steps To Success When Coping With Addiction After Weight Loss Surgery

Dr. J. Timothy Katzen @ 3:00 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.
Reconstructive Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss Surgery

Q&A with the Professional Panel @ 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Dr. Siamak Agha
Jill Temkin, MA, RAS, TEP
Kyle Brown, BA, CCN, CSCS, YFS, CMTA, NASM-CPT
Jacqueline Jacques, ND, FTOS
Angela Taylor, LCSW
Dr. Elias Ortiz

Have a great day!

For those of us that weren't able to attend the OH Conference, we have the next best thing to being there:

For live updates:  http://www.obesityhelp.com/articles/2014-obesityhelp-national-conference-live-updates

Check out the photos:  http://www.obesityhelp.com/photos/tag/OH2014/

The Conference is today and tomorrow. 

To celebrate the upcoming ObesityHelp National Conference, we’ve partnered with one of our amazing speakers, Abby Lentz of HeavyWeight Yoga to bring you an amazing yoga starter kit! If you’re attending the ObesityHelp National Conference make sure to stop by Abby’s talk, Yoga is Not a 4-Letter Word: How Yoga Supports Your Weight Loss Journey From Start to Finish!

There will be one winner selected at random to receive the entire giveaway bundle:

• Hugger Mugger Nature Collection Mat
• Peachskin Eyebag with Herbal Filling
• Hugger Mugger Batik Mat Bag
• Hugger Mugger 10-Foot Strap
• Blanket
• HWY DVD: Yoga for the Body You Have Today
• HWY DVD2:  Change the Image of Yoga
• HWY Embroidered Hat

 Stop by for more details about the Giveaway & to see all the ways that you can enter! 

We've put together a list of helpful tips for posting.  The tips will help other OH community members to be able to provide information and support to you. 

Big thanks to Amy R., Citizen (USA Brit) Kim, Hislady and Bette B. for their great suggestions.

1.  In the Subject line of your post, include a few words as to what you are posting about. 

2.  In your post, including the information:
     A.  Which surgery procedure you had (or are having)
     B.  When you had surgery (under a year post-op:  month/date/year or if over one year post-op:  month/year).
          Example - "I have had TYPE OF SURGERY and am NUMBER of weeks/months/years post-op (or had surgery in YEAR")

3.  Personalize your OH profile to be about you.  The time you spend on your profile is important for you and other members in the OH community.  Share about your journey, write blog posts, upload photos and other completed items on your profile helps members to get to know you better. 

4.  Make sure to add a photo or image as your avatar.  It will help other members to be able to identify you by your avatar and your username or display name.

5.  Please know that members are trying to help and support you when they reply to your post.  If you think something in a post is too direct or sounds negative to you, keep in mind that you can't read a person's voice and tone in a written post.  Remember that they've taken the time and care in replying to you. 

6.  Review the Terms of Service and make sure your posts are within the TOS. 

We're all part of this special OH community!