ObesityHelp Events & Conferences« Other Events2008 - Falls Church, VA
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| General Schedule for Saturday | |
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| 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Vendor Setup Time |
| 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM | Registration and Time to Visit Vendors |
| 8:45 AM - 9:00 AM | Opening statements with event host Jackie Thodos |
| 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM | George Bitar, M.D. - Event Sponsor |
| 9:55 AM - 10:40 AM | Dr. Osvaldo Anez |
| 10:50 AM - 11:35 AM | Merle Cantor Goldberg |
| 11:35 AM - 1:15 PM | Vendor Visits & Lunch |
| 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | Style Expert Margaret Lilly |
| 2:25 PM - 3:10 PM | Kathleen Nickerson, Ph.D. |
| 3:20 PM - 4:05 PM | Jeremy Gentles, Fitness Expert |
| 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM | Closing Remarks/Prize Giveaways! |
Dr. George J. Bitar is an award-winning board certified plastic surgeon and medical director of the Bitar Cosmetic Surgery Institute with offices in Fairfax, Manassas and Vienna, Virginia. He has been named Top Plastic Surgeon by his peers in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area, Washingtonian Magazine, Northern Virginia Magazine, Health & Beauty Magazine and Consumers Research Council of America.
Dr. Bitar is a member of the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons and is a fellowship trained facial and body contouring cosmetic surgeon. Dr. Bitar has authored numerous articles and lectures on cosmetic breast enhancement, plastic surgery for men, body contouring after massive weight loss, and has recently co-authored a plastic surgery textbook chapter on neck lifts. He is an invited speaker on plastic surgery after weight loss at multiple plastic surgery conferences and weight loss support groups.
The exceptional medical team at the Bitar Cosmetic Surgery Institute, led by Dr. Bitar who is an accomplished artist, offers each patient a uniquely integrated approach to address cosmetic enhancement from skin care to facelifts and tummy tucks. Dr. Bitar stays on the cutting edge of cosmetic surgery by serving as a lecturer of plastic surgery at INOVA Fairfax Hospital and the University of Virginia. Dr. Bitar has been an invited guest on various television and radio programs as an expert on cosmetic surgery.
Visit Dr. Bitar's website:
http://www.drbitar.com
Over the past twenty years, Dr. Anez has been perfecting his technique for open RYGBP until he developed the mini incision open RYGBP. At the OBESITY SURGERY CENTER, Dr. Anez and his associates have performed over 4,000 mini-open RYGBP in the past 4 years with excellent results. Our mortality and complication rates are lower than the national average. Our centers excel in their aftercare programs which provide counseling by bariatric dietitians, dedicated physician assistants and nurses, monthly support groups and web page service. We have a panel of well qualified physicians interested in the care of the morbidly obese to refer our patients to when necessary such as cardiologists, pulmonologists, endocrinologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, physical therapists, etc. The hospitals we work with are top notch, give us full support, and take excellent care of our patients. FAIRS OAKS HOSPITAL just received the designation of BARIATRIC CENTER OF EXCELLENCE by the AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR BARIATRIC SURGERY.
http://www.obesitysurgerycenter.net
Jackie Thodos is a Gastric bypass post-op, ObesityHelp Support Group Leader,.OH Support Group Coach and co-founder of Obesity Freedom. Since her surgery, she has been very committed to the Bariatric community, and helps people succeed everyday with her successful support group in Fredericksburg, VA and beyond. A Motivational speaker, Certified Back on Track facilitator and Bariatric Coach, Jackie has inspired audiences large and small on transforming their life through weight loss surgery. Jackie combines her true passion for coaching fellow weight loss surgery patients with years of event organization and staff development. Her latest book, Idle Hands = Active Mouth: A Grazer's Journey to Weight Loss Success, will be available in early 2009. Jackie lives in Fredericksburg, Virginia. For more information on Jackie,visit www.obesityfreedom.com
Nationally known psychotherapist, consultant, trainer, lecturer, and author with expertise in the fields of bariatric surgery, eating disorders, obesity and weight control, and group psychotherapy. Diplomat in clinical social work and certified eating disorder professional. Experienced in program development, implementation, staff training, and ongoing patient treatment, in adolescent through geriatric populations, using individual, family and group modalities, in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Internationally has served as a lecturer and trainer in thirteen countries; author of three books and numerous articles on group psychotherapy, bariatric surgery and eating disorders.
Media consultant; fluent in Spanish.
Topics being presented:
C.B.T -vCognitive Behavioral Therapy...A Tool for Long-Term Weight Maintenance
"Learn Your Love Language: Communication Skills for Before, During, And After WLS"
Join us to hear from Kathy Nickerson, PhD as she introduces Love Styles . . . do you know your love style? She will share the secrets to keeping your relationship healthy and strong before, during, and after WLS.
Dr. Kathy Nickerson is an expert counselor who helps couples and families improve and strengthen their relationships. She is also an accomplished writer with a passion for teaching people how to live their best lives.
Kathy's work has been featured in the LA Times, OC Register, Parenting Magazine, DAWN Magazine, and Bariatrics Today. Her first book, Speaking Up: How to Help Children who Live in Abusive Homes, is used in classrooms throughout the country to teach professionals how to recognize and report child abuse. For more infomation, please visit www.DrKathyNickerson.com.
Jeremy Gentles, CSCS, is ObesityHelp's staff health and fitness expert. Jeremy studied Exercise Science at East Tennessee State University and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
In his presentation, Jeremy will arm you with the knowledge to safely participate in a self-guided exercise program to assist you in achieving long-term success after weight loss surgery. He'll offer solutions for overcoming a multitude of obstacles that can get in the way of enjoying a full, active life. By helping you understand the why's and how's of exercise, Jeremy will empower you to knock down those obstacles, allowing you to become healthier through exercise. Come explore the benefits of having a healthy focus and learn how to properly and safely implement a weight/resistance training program.
It's your journey....Train for it!
"Basics and Beyond: Look Good While Losing"
Margaret Lilly is the Creator and Styling Director of Lilly’s Closet, LLC, a personal styling service based out of Washington, D.C. She also serves as a member of the Advisory Board for Dress for Success Washington, D.C., a non-profit organization that supports women making the transition from welfare to work.
Lilly’s Closet was inspired from growing up with six sisters - each with a very different sense of style. As a result, Miss Lilly developed not only an appreciation for individual expression through fashion but also a keen eye for what styles work best for different body types. She became the family fashion guru and was always ready to answer the call for help: to find the perfect ensemble for a special event; to coordinate what clothing and accessories to pack for a trip; and to edit the worn, the unfashionable, and the just plain unflattering from an overflowing closet.
Armed with a degree in Clothing and Textiles, Margaret outfitted clients in a variety of fashion retail establishments from coast to coast before discovering that her true passion lay in wardrobing. Her secret to style-success? Mixing and matching vintage pieces with current pieces and low price points with high price points for the ultimate wardrobe. She decided that it was time to wardrobe her own clients; and, while her sisters remain her most loyal supporters, Margaret Lilly would like to wardrobe you.
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