The wait is over! Since the OAC was formed in 2005, our members have constantly asked us when we would host an event of our own and give our members a chance to come together and experience the OAC first-hand. The OAC is excited to announce that day has come, and we are officially hosting our Inaugural Your Weight Matters Convention this year, October 26 – 28, 2012 in Dallas, Texas.
October 26 – 28, 2012
Dallas, Texas
Hilton Anatole
All about the OAC’s Your Weight Matters Inaugural Convention
The OAC is so excited to embark on this endeavor, because this is our chance to let you experience the OAC for yourself and show you what we are about – solid and unbiased education, useful and hands-on tools, and empowerment that goes beyond what you’ve experienced before. Whether you have been following us since we opened our doors seven years ago or you just stumbled on our Web site today, the OAC invites you to join us in our Inaugural Convention!
To kick-off our Inaugural year, we’ve titled the Convention “Explore. Discover. Empower.” This theme perfectly captures the essence of this annual event and sets the tone for what is to come not only this year, but the many years to follow. Our Convention is all about helping you seek-out the information you need, finding the answers you have been looking for when it comes to weight-loss and management, defying the status quo through discovering your voice through advocacy, and surrounding yourself not only with like-minded individuals, but renowned health professionals whose sole focus is to help you in your journey.
What you also will find different about the OAC’s Convention is that we literally have something for every individual who is struggling with their weight. Our overall message is to let individuals know that weight and health go hand-in-hand, and our goal is to cover fascinating general topics on weight issues for individuals at all stages. From those who are newly energized to take charge of their weight and health, to the post-bariatric surgery patient on a quest for more answers, our Convention promises to give you what you’ve been looking for in education, action and empowerment.
To sign up for emails about the convention, go here.
I’m sure most people have seen this out there already, but I’ll still post it anyway.
These are the conferences I’m planning on attending in 2011:
WLSFA Meet and Greet
May 13th and 14th – Las Vegas
American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric and Metabolic Surgeons
By invitation only -
June 12th-15th (leaving early) – Orlando
Obesity Help Regional Conference
July 15th and 16th – Bellevue, Washington
Obesity Help Regional Conference
September 9th and 10th – New Orleans
Obesity Help Regional Conference
October 21st and 22nd – Long Island
Sitting in the "Supplement Lecture," trying to find a way not to slit my wrists.
I’ve not been blogging. This is my mistake, life has been in the way with my parents moving from Kentucky to North Carolina, some personal issues involved in that, their house being built apparently on an ancient VooDoo burial ground, and my inability to cope with it all.
Oh. And my deciding, randomly, to take much of the information that I know about lab draws and tracking laboratory trends and writing a book. 9 days before the Houston OH event. Yes, you saw that. Nine. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. And I did it. But that’s another blog post. Coming. And yes, they will be for sale. Once I figure out how much to charge for shipping, etc. Not the point, MOVING ON.
So, this weekend, the OH peeps were able to listen to the wonderful Connie Stapleton (who I REALLY think needs to do a segment on transfer addictions… PLEASE folks? Please tell her this? It’s a severe problem in our population with “current” numbers at 1 in 3 people being alcoholics and I think the number is VERY soft), the hilarious Mary Jo Rapini, and Bariatric Chef Dave Fouts (who, by the way, is ONE OF US).
But. But. But.
She’s done wondering what it’s like to be liked by everyone, and like everyone be just like anyone, and just wants to be so just like anyone, and wondering what they mean do they just mean to mean to be mean, and thinking about the scene do they just want to be seen, and try not to seem so just like anyone. – Soul Asylum
I’m back from the ObesityHelp Cincinnati Conference and I can safely say that of the now three events I’ve attended? This was, by far, the most fun I’ve had.
And I place the blame squarely upon the shoulders of the BBGC – those bitches.
