ObesityHelp Events & Conferences« Other Events2008 SF Bay Area Event
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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 Vendor Visits |
| 8:45 AM - 9:00 AM | Opening Remarks and Introductions |
| 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM | Dr. McNemar, Plastic Surgeon |
| 9:55 AM - 10:40 AM | Dr. Feng, Bariatric Surgeon |
| 10:50 AM - 11:35 AM | Speaker TBD |
| 11:35 AM - 12:15 PM | Vendor Visits |
| 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM | Catered Lunch/Schedule Update |
| 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | Ramon Lopez, WLS Post Op and Motivational Speaker |
| 2:25 PM - 3:10 PM | Speaker 2 TBD |
| 3:20 PM - 4:05 PM | Jeremy Gentles, Bariatric Fitness Expert |
| 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM | Closing Remarks and Prize Giveaways! |
Every patient is unique and beautiful, says Dr. Thomas McNemar. He believes that cosmetic surgery can accentuate outer beauty while enhancing inner beauty and allowing for a renewed self-confidence. "My approach is to treat every individual as if he or she were my only patient," he says. Recognized for treating post-bariatric patients, Dr. McNemar customizes procedures for excess or sagging skin according to each individual's needs—whether for weight loss, childbirth, or the natural process of aging. Dr. McNemar is committed to helping patients become educated and make well-informed decisions, and has even developed an informative website on cosmetic surgery and published a book on the topic: Your Complete Guide to Breast Augmentation and Body Contouring.
Cosmetic Surgery McNemar Cosmetic Surgery,5201 Norris Canyon Road, Suite 120, San Ramon(925) 866-0177, second location in Tracy, CA
http://www.mcnemarcosmeticsurgery.com
Dr. Feng specializes in minimally invasive bariatric surgery in the surgical treatment for obesity. He has dedicated his practice to
several methods of bariatric surgery, all of which can be performed laparoscopically.
He believes that surgery can be tailored to the
individual patient. These procedures thus allow for less postoperative pain, smaller scars, fewer wound problems and quicker recovery. These techniques include (1) placement of an adjustable gastric band, or
LAP-BAND(r) System or REALIZE(tm) Band, (2) vertical sleeve gastroplasty/gastrectomy,(3) Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and (4) duodenal
switch, or biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch.
Dr. Feng was the first surgeon in California to perform the vertical sleeve gastrectomy after being specially trained in the procedure during his fellowship in bariatric surgery in New York.
Dr. Feng is an American Society for Bariatric Society Center of Excellence Surgeon. Dr. Feng is the current Medical Director of the Bariatric Surgery Program at Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and Board Certified General
Surgeon. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biological Sciences from Stanford University with Honors and Distinction in 1988
and completed Medical School in 1993 at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). He trained at UCSF for general surgery residency from 1993 to 2001, during which time he dedicated 3 years to wound healing research with Dr. Thomas K. Hunt. He then completed a specialty fellowship with Dr. Michel Gagner and Dr. Barry Salky at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City in advanced laparoscopic and minimally invasive general surgery and bariatric surgery from 2001-2002.
His main office in San Mateo is complemented by satellite offices in Lodi, Walnut Creek, San Francisco, and Monterey, where he sees patients
every month. In addition to nutritional support and long-term followup on a regular basis, Dr. Feng conducts support group meetings to help
achieve optimal care for them.
For a more detailed description of Dr. Feng's program at Crystal Springs Surgical Associates and the various surgical options, please visit his website at: .
http://www.gastricbypasssanfrancisco.com
Dr. Feng will be giving FREE on-site private, "mini"-consultations.
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!
Never Forget Where You Came From...
That is one of the rules Ramon has lived by from day one of his WLS. Ramon reached goal in just fifteen months and has been loving life ever since.
Ramon is now living a life he never thought possible after spending 37 years as an obese person. Now, he feels blessed to be part of the ObesityHelp community, especially in his home state of Texas where he shares his story and inspires those in and around the area. Friendships and traveling aside, what makes Ramon most happy are the lessons he has learned from fellow WLS post-ops. He will share that and more with us in his dynamic presentation.
"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.
One day access to ObesityHelp Regional Event in San Ramon Area on December 6th, 2008. Hotel information coming soon. **Check out your State message board for a promotional discount code for this event!** This will save you $15!!
All event tickets are non-refundable.
