See you in ATLANTA!

Join us in Atlanta, Georgia for the one and only Obesity Help Event of 2012!  

• Join us in Atlanta, Georgia!  
• Get a discount on your ticket with coupon code "MM2012ATL"

SCHEDULE

Friday, October 5th, 2012
Clothing Exchange Drop Off Savannah Room	9am - 11am
Clothing Exchange  Open to Public, Savannah Room	Noon
Friday Registration Chattahoochee foyer	1:00pm
Professional Workshop Understanding the Obese Patient    4 CEU's available.  Appropriate for psychologists, social workers, addiction professionals, marriage and family therapists and nurses. Details and Registration for this Workshop through Connie Stapleton, Ph.D's website.	1:00pm - 5:00pm
Mixed Q & A Panel,  Grads & Professionals	2:00pm - 4:30pm
Dr.  Paul E. Macik  Performing operations laparoscopically since 1991.  His practice offers Gastric Bypass, LapBand and Sleeve Gastrectomy options.  Also an Instructor for Quarterly In-Service Program of Bariatric Surgery at Emory Dunwoody Medical Center and Northside Hospital.	Jim Blackburn Jim lost 215 pounds and found a love for running.  With 58,038 Race finishers at an avg time of 01:17:35, Jim finished the 2012 Peachtree Road Race (10k) in 1:07:57, a goal he's worked towards since having Gastric Bypass.
Dr.  Michael Williams  Dr. Williams principal clinical and research interest include minimally invasive techniques, and the surgical therapy of morbid obesity.  He has been involved in training surgeons in laparocopic techniques in the United States and the Caribbean.	Beth Sheldon-Badore Blogger, & Founder of Bariatric Bad Girls. "Melting Mama" as she's known through her blog has been blogging about life since her WLS in 2004.  Her witty, honest approach to life after WLS has inspired and supported thousands.
Dr. Sheldon Lincenberg Double-board certified, plastic and reconstructive surgeon and a board-certified general surgeon.  In 1995, he created and began sponsoring Pink Ribbons, an annual October event during Breast Cancer Month to benefit breast cancer organizations.	Courtney aka tripmom02 An active OH member for 5 years and a frequent poster on the VSG forum! She's bringing her post-op experience as a Lap Band to VSG Revision. Courtney has lost 170 lbs and is training for her 1st half marathon in October. Her goal is to complete an Iron Man in 2014!
Break for Dinner with your friends!	4:30pm - 6:30pm
Meet and Greet Sponsored by NewWhey Welcome Coffee	7:00pm - 10:00pm
TOPIC: Nothing Succeeds Like Success  Colleen M. Cook Motivational Speaker	7:30pm - 8:30pm
TOPIC: Post-Op & a Doc LIVE! Post Op and a Doc! A POST-OP (Cari De La Cruz. Bariatric After Life)  A DOC (Dr. Connie Stapleton, Author, Speaker)	8:45pm - 9:45pm

Saturday, October 6th, 2012
Registration & Exhibits	7:30am - 8:15am
Meet the Speakers & Vendors Bo McCoy	8:15am - 8:30am
TOPIC: WLS and ALCOHOL:Facts and Folly Connie Stapleton, Ph.D,  Clinical Psychologist	8:30am - 9:30am
TOPIC: Exercise, Myths and Realities Jeremy Gentles, Ph.D Candidate  Exercise Physiologist	9:40am - 10:25am
Professional Q & A Panel	10:30am - 11:55am
Scott Steinberg, MD Fellow-ship trained advanced laparoscopic surgeon. A member of the American College of Surgeons and the ASMBS.	Qammar Rashid, MD Fellow-ship trained in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery.  A large part of her practice is breast and bariatric surgery.
Dr. Dennis C. Smith   The 3rd surgeon in the world to perform the totally laparoscopic DS and the 1st bariatric surgeon in the world to present the Hand-Sewn Duedenal-Ileal Anastomosis technique.	Connie Stapleton, Ph.D Dr. Stapleton is a licensed clinical psychologist, received her doctorol degree from Texas A&M University in Counseling Psychology.
Donna DeMild, LPBLC Post-Op and CEO of BodySmart, LLC. Donna works at NJ Bariatrics and is a licensed bariatric life coach. Her focus is lifestyle change after wls.	Jeremy Gentles  A Ph.D Candidate in Sport Science at East Tennessee State University and for a number of years, served as ObesityHelp's Exercise Physiologist.
Lunch Buffet & Prizes Premier Nutrition is sponsoring Lunch!	12:00pm - 12:50pm
Exhibit Visits Get your Swag Bags & talk to vendors!	12:50pm - 1:15pm
Breakout Session #1 Options:	1:15pm - 1:55pm
Session #1, Option 1 in: Grand Salon A TOPIC: DS Nutrition Dr. Dennis C. Smith Bariatric Surgeon	Session #1, Option 2 in: Grand Salon B TOPIC: Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss Surgery Dr. Alejandro Quiroz Plastic Surgeon
Breakout Session #2 Options:	2:05pm - 2:45pm
Session #2, Option 1 in: Grand Salon A TOPIC: Hope & Help for the Pain of Regain Colleen M. Cook Motivational Speaker	Session #2, Option 2 in: Grand Salon B TOPIC:  Every Thing You Wanted to Know but Were Afraid to Ask  Dr. Michael W. Blaney Bariatric Surgeon
Breakout Session #3 Options:	2:50pm - 3:30pm
Session #3, Option 1 in: Grand Salon A TOPIC: Natural Health  Dr. Edward Boland Medical Bariatician	Session #3, Option 2 in: Grand Salon B TOPIC: Taming Your Inner Critic: The Connection Between What You Feed Your Head & What You Feed Your Body Jill Temkin, MA, Motivational Speaker
Breakout Session #4 Options:	3:40pm - 4:20pm
Session #4, Option 1 in: Grand Salon A TOPIC: No Shame in Revisions  Charlie Brown,  Motivational Speaker	Session #4, Option 2 in: Grand Salon B TOPIC: Spending Your Money Safely and Wisely For Body Contouring After Weight Loss  Dr. Lincenberg, Plastic Surgeon
Exhibit Visits OR Optional ZUMBA Class Great vendors that support the wls community	4:30pm - 5:15pm
Dinner Break  with Your Friends!	6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Grand Finale: Member Fashion Show with designer clothing options sponsored by Gwynnie Bee, Clothing without Commitment.  Masquerade Partywith a DJ & Free Unlimited Photo Booth Photos from 3:00pm until 10:00pm Sponsored byPremier Nutrition. AND Bryson Bmoney Jenkins performs LIVE for you!	8:00pm - 11:30pm
Breakfast for Registered OH Leaders!  Location TBA within our hotel.	9:00am Sunday

FASHION SHOW

 The following details need to be Emailed To Kim:

• Hi-Res Before & After Photos
• Name as you want it to appear
• Surgeon, Surgery Date & Amount of Weight Lost

 

This is a great way to try out FREE samples while chatting with Vendors and Professionals about your weight loss, health and nutrition. We encourage you to ask questions and engage with each of the Exhibitors at the event. You'll find a room full ofknowledge and support!  

Interested in Exhibiting?
Email our Event's Department  

REPRESENTATIVE & SAMPLES	SHIPPING SAMPLES OR DOORPRIZES	LOCAL AREA REPRESENTATIVES
Ameriwell Bariatrics	Click!	Arbonne Skincare
Bariatric Advantage	Devrom	Avon
Building Blocks	Gastric Bypass Supplements	Lisa & Bobby Candles
BJ's Bariatrics	Kay's Naturals	Mary Kay
Celebrate	Pharmics	Passion Parties
New Whey	Protica	Scentsy
Premier Nutrition		Tupperware
Wellesse		Zumba
SUPPORT, RESOURCES and INFORMATION	REPRESENTATIVE & PRODUCT INFO
Dr. Michael W. Blaney	Gwynnie Bee
Charlie Brown	BariWare
CosMed, Dr. Quiroz with Free Plastic Surgery Consultations	Slimpressions
Donna DeMild, LPBLC
Dr. Sheldon Lincenberg
Dr. Paul E. Macik
Dr. Dennis C. Smith, Wellstar
Connie Stapleton, PhD
Scott Steinberg, MD
Jill Temkin

FAQs

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions, registration updates or ticket trasfers?

Contact [email protected]

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Anyone flying into Atlanta airport can pick up a free shuttle to the Atlanta Airport Hilton. Atlanta has a complete transportation system that is very affordable. The event hotel has discounted parking for us, $3 per day with in/out privelages.

What should or shouldn't I bring to the event?

Our event Veterens have answered this one for you on our OH Facebook! We have put the answers into a blog post, more additions are welcome in the comment area.

What is the refund policy?

There is no refund to be made within 30 days of the event commencement, which is October 5th, 2012.

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

No ID is required.  However, please note that some topics may not be appropriate for children.

• Join us in Atlanta, Georgia!  
• Get a discount on your ticket with coupon code "MM2012ATL"
• See you there!