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YWM2012 OAC’s Inaugural Your Weight Matters NATIONAL CONVENTION

October 25-28, 2012Dallas, Texas • Hilton Anatole

EXPLORE. DISCOVER. EMPOWER.

An Educational Initiative Proudly Brought to You by the Obesity Action Coalition

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Welcome to the OAC’s Inaugural Your Weight Matters National Convention!

We are Glad You are Here!Welcome to the OAC’s Inaugural Your Weight Matters National Convention, titled “Explore. Discover. Empower.” We are very excited for the Convention as this is the first-time the OAC will meet many our members face-to-face.

For the past seven years, the OAC has represented individuals affected by the disease of obesity, their family members, friends and those caring for individuals affected. From national advocacy issues to instances of weight bias, the OAC has stood strong as the leading nonprofit organization fighting for the rights of those affected. Now, the OAC has the pleasure of bringing this same passion, along with quality, unbi-ased education, and advocacy experience directly to you.

For those of you who are newly energized to take charge of your weight and health, to those of you that are post-bariatric surgery patients on a quest for more answers, the Your Weight Matters Convention promises to give you what you’ve been looking for in education, action and empowerment.

We’ve carefully crafted an amazing program filled with the latest information on weight and its impact on health. From our specialized nutritional menu designed to help you stay on your weight-loss/maintenance track to our fitness classes which give you a chance to try exercises like yoga, Zumba, T’ai Chi, indoor cycling and much more, rest assured we’ve thought of EVERYTHING with YOU in mind. We promise you that you will enjoy this ground-breaking event!

Thank you for attending the Convention! Enjoy yourself, learn lots, make friends and above all – “Explore. Discover. Empower.”

Thank you,

Pam Davis, RN, BSN, CBN, OAC Chairman of the Board

Amber D. Huett, BS, MPA, OAC Convention Committee Chair

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2012 OAC National Board of DirectorsPam Davis, RN, BSN, CBN, OAC Chairman of the BoardBarbara Thompson, MLS, Immediate-Past Chairman

Georgeann Mallory, RD, TreasurerJacqueline Jacques, ND, Secretary

Titus Duncan, MD, FACSJim Fivecoat, MBA

Amber D. Huett, BS, MPA

Robert Kushner, MDTed Kyle, RPh, MBA

Walter Lindstrom, Jr., EsquireHolly F. Lofton, MD

Tracy Martinez, RN, BSN, CBNRebecca Puhl, PhD

Lloyd Stegemann, MD, FASMBS

Directors EmeritusRobin Blackstone, MD

Julie M. Hill-Janeway, BBA, MSA, JD, ABD/PhDChristopher D. Still, DO, FACN, FACP

OAC StaffJoseph Nadglowski, Jr.

President/Chief Executive Officer

Kristy KunaDirector of Programs and Membership

James ZerviosDirector of Communications

Chris GallagherOAC Policy Consultant

Lisa Gresco-WhiteAdministrative and Membership Services Coordinator

Stephanie WielinskiOutreach Coordinator


Program Agenda SubcommitteeRobert Kushner, MD, Committee Co-chair

Lloyd Stegemann, MD, FASMBS, Committee Co-chairPam Davis, RN, BSN, CBN, OAC Chairman of the Board

Tammy Beaumont, BSN, RN, BC, CBNAmber D. Huett, BS, MPA

Tracy Martinez, RN, BSN, CBNChristopher D. Still, DO, FACN, FACP

Kristy Kuna (staff liaison)

Awards Nomination SubcommitteeJim Fivecoat, MBA, Committee Chair

Amber D. Huett, BS, MPATed Kyle, RPh, MBAHolly F. Lofton, MD


Convention Planning Committee

Amber D. Huett, BS, MPA, Committee ChairPam Davis, RN, BSN, CBN, OAC Chairman of the Board

Robert Kushner, MD, Program Agenda Subcommittee Co-chairLloyd Stegemann, MD, FASMBS, Program Agenda Subcommittee Co-chair

Tammy Beaumont, BSN, RN, BC, CBNJim Fivecoat, MBA

Jacqueline Jacques, NDHolly F. Lofton, MD

Tracy Martinez, RN, BSN, CBNChristopher D. Still, DO, FACN, FACP


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Convention Planning Committee

2012 OAC COMMITTEESExecutive CommitteePam Davis, RN, BSN, CBN, Chairman of the BoardBarbara Thompson, MLS, Immediate-Past ChairmanJim Fivecoat, MBAJacqueline Jacques, NDGeorgeann Mallory, RDJoe Nadglowski (staff liaison)

Advocacy CommitteeBarbara Thompson, MLS, Committee ChairPam Davis, RN, BSN, CBN, Chairman of the BoardLynn Frair, RNSandi HendersonAmber D. Huett, BS, MPAJulia Karlstad, MEd, CSCSTed Kyle, RPh, MBAWalter Lindstrom, Jr., EsquireWalter Medlin, MD, FACSBrian Sabowitz, MDLloyd Stegemann, MD, FASMBSJoe Nadglowski (staff liaison)

Education CommitteeRobert Kushner, MD, Committee ChairDebbie G. Albert, PhD, RN, IBCLC, RLCMelissa Davis, RN, MSN, ANP, CNS, CNOR, RNFAKaren Flanders, MSN, CBN, NP-CJacqueline Jacques, NDEliza Kingsford, MA, LPCHolly F. Lofton, MDBetsy Ryland, PhDBrian Sabowitz, MDChristopher D. Still, DO, FACN, FACPJames Zervios (staff liaison) Stephanie Wielinski (staff liaison)

Membership CommitteeLloyd Stegemann, MD, FASMBS, Committee ChairColleen CookGeorgeann Mallory, RDMichelle VicariKristy Kuna (staff liaison)

Membership Engagement TaskforceJim Fivecoat, MBA, Committee ChairTed Kyle, RPh, MBAYvonne McCarthyWalter Medlin, MD, FACSGloria SamuelsKristy Kuna (staff liaison) Stephanie Wielinski (staff liaison)

Nominating CommitteeTed Kyle, RPh, MBA, Committee ChairPam Davis, RN, BSN, CBN, Chairman of the BoardJim Fivecoat, MBAJacqueline Jacques, NDHolly F. Lofton, MDJoe Nadglowski (staff liaison)Kristy Kuna (staff liason)

Marketing CommitteePam Davis, RN, BSN, CBN, Committee Chair, Chairman of the BoardTammy Beaumont, BSN, RN, BC, CBNCari De La CruzTitus Duncan, MDSandi HendersonJacqueline Jacques, NDJames Zervios (staff liaison)

Revenue Generation CommitteeTracy Martinez, RN, BSN, CBN, Committee ChairTammy Beaumont, BSN, RN, BC, CBNKim CundickAmber D. Huett, BS, MPATom KinderGeorgeann Mallory, RDChristopher D. Still, DO, FACN, FACPJoe Nadglowski (staff liaison)Kristy Kuna (staff liaison)

Weight Bias CommitteeRebecca Puhl, PhD, Committee ChairPam Davis, RN, BSN, CBN, Chairman of the BoardTed Kyle, RPh, MBAWalter Lindstrom, Jr., EsquireAnn Rogers, MD, FACSJoAnn Stevelos, MPH, MSLinnie Von RekowskyJames Zervios (staff liaison)


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SPECIAL THANKS TO THEFollowing Individuals for their Expertise and Assistance

Melissa Barr – Melissa was instrumental in implementing local outreach marketing efforts for the Convention.

Tammy Beaumont, BSN, RN, BC, CBN – Tammy led a proactive effort to engage Texans in the Convention and coor-dinated all local marketing efforts.

Stephanie F. Deivert, RD, LDN – Stephanie volunteered her nutritional expertise in ensuring all Convention meals were nutritious and met all attendee dietary needs.

Erik Kuna – Erik volunteered his time, expertise and talents in developing the Official Convention invitation video. Erik also provided on-site videoing of the Convention for future organizational use.

Holly F. Lofton, MD – Dr. Lofton shared her extensive exercise knowledgebase to help create the Convention exercise program agenda.

Barbara Thompson, MLS – Barbara helped craft the advocacy training day through her extensive background in advocating on Capitol Hill for access to obesity treatments.

The Verandah Club – The Hilton Anatole’s Verandah Club graciously donated their fitness facilities to ensure all Convention attendees received first-class fitness accommodations and instruction during the Convention.

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The OAC Would Like to Thank the Following Media SponsorsKelby Media Group

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Registration InformationEach Convention attendee must check-in at the OAC Registration area (Grand Ballroom Foyer) in order to receive their name badge and all Convention materials. Your name badge will act as your “ticket” into the general sessions and Exhibit Hall and must be worn throughout the whole Convention. It is recom-mended that you have a photo ID on hand in case it is required at registration check-in.

The Convention Registration table hours are:

Thursday, October 25: 10:00 am - 5:00 pmFriday, October 26: 7:00 am - 5:30 pmSaturday, October 27: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Hotel/Event ParkingSelf-parking at the Hilton Anatole is compli-mentary only for registered OAC Conven-tion attendees and Dallas Walk from Obesity participants (Sun.). The lot operates on an au-tomated ticket system, and parking vouchers are required for day guests in order to receive complimentary parking. Registered Conven-tion Attendees who are overnight guests will use their room key as their parking voucher.

For overnight guests staying at the Hilton Anatole If you are self-parking and are an over-night guest, your room key will serve as your parking voucher. You DO NOT need to pick-up a parking voucher at the Con-vention Registration table. When exiting

the parking lot at the end of your stay, you will use your room

key to exit and no pay-ment will be required.

For day guests attending the ConventionIf you are a day guest and are not staying at the Hilton Anatole, you will need to pick-up a parking voucher at the Mem-bership Welcome table in the Grand Foyer each day prior to departing to receive complimentary parking. Registered at-tendees are able to receive ONE parking voucher per day. This parking voucher will act as your ticket to leave the parking lot without payment. Parking vouchers can-not be replaced if lost. The one-day park-ing voucher does NOT give attendees in and out privileges, so if you plan to leave the property and return later, you will be required to pay for your second departure (same day). Once you use your parking voucher for the day, you cannot obtain a second in the same day.

MealsWe know it is tough to make good food choices when you are away from home. The OAC has made it easy for you to stay-on-track with your healthy eating habits by carefully crafting menu selections to meet all of your dietary and nutritional needs.

In developing our Convention menus, we worked closely with the Executive Chef at the Hilton Anatole and a registered dietitian to create meals that will make it easy for you to make the right food selections. If you are a bariatric surgery patient, the meals offered are designed to meet your dietary needs. If you have specific dietary requests (i.e. vegetarian, allergies, etc.) that were not submitted to the OAC prior to the Convention, please see the Convention Registration table and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

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Fitness Guest PassesAll registered OAC Convention attendees are granted complimentary access to the Hilton Anatole’s Verandah Club (fitness facility) for the entire Convention. This means you can keep up with your exercise program while at the Convention! Each registered Convention attendee is entitled to one fitness Guest Pass per day during your time at the OAC Conven-tion. Guest Passes can be picked-up at the Membership Welcome table. Passes are only given to registered Convention attendees.

If you are a registered Convention attendee and attending one of the OAC-sponsored Group Fitness Classes, you do not need a Guest Pass to participate in these sessions and can proceed to the class. If you will be using the general facilities at the Verandah Club (weight room, basketball court, etc.), you will need a Guest Pass to gain access. Please note: Passes are not available to guests traveling with you to the Convention who are not registered attendees.

Health ScreeningThe OAC supports efforts that engage indi-viduals in their health. As part of our goal to give Convention attendees the tools they need to effectively manage their weight and health, the OAC will offer complimentary health screenings in the exhibit hall on Fri-day and Saturday during exhibit show hours.

The screenings will be conducted privately by licensed and trained health professionals and are designed to help individuals gauge their weight and health status. Supplement information will be provided to all individu-als screened to take home to their personal healthcare provider.

OAC Annual Awards The OAC is proud to unveil its Annual Awards Program during the Convention and start the tradition of honoring outstanding members, supporters and advocates for their tireless efforts to help individuals affected by obesity. We are excited to award these prestigious honors during the OAC 1st Annual Awards Dinner.

Four awards were nominated and reviewed within the Awards Nomination Subcommit-tee, and we accepted open nominations for two awards from the OAC membership. Be-low, you will find a list of the Annual Awards the OAC will be giving out this year:

• Outstanding Membership Recruitment by an OAC Member

• Outstanding Membership Recruitment by a Physician

• Bias Buster of the Year • OAC Member of the Year • OAC Advocate of the Year

(nominations submitted by the OAC membership)

• Community Leader of the Year (nominations submitted by the OAC membership)

Continuing Education (CE) CreditsThe OAC is pleased to offer CE credits for nurses and health professionals who attend the National Convention. Professionals can earn up to 14 contact hours when attending the educational sessions of the Convention.

A separate registration category is available for professionals seeking CE credits for the Convention. If you signed-up to receive CE credits when registering for the Convention, your CE form was included with your Con-vention Registration Packet picked-up on-site. Forms will need to be completed by the attendee and returned to the OAC on-site in order to obtain your certificate. Certificates will be mailed no more than two weeks after the Convention. If you did not sign-up to receive CE credits when you registered for the OAC Convention, you can add-to your registration on-site. An additional fee will apply. For questions, please visit the Conven-tion Registration table.

“Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP-3285, for up to 14 contact hours credit.”


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Lost and FoundWe know how exciting an event like this can be, and every now and then you may leave a personal item behind here and there. If this happens, please visit the Lost and Found located at the Convention Registration table.

Your Weight Matters Commemorative Pin

Celebrate the OAC’s Your Weight Matters Inaugural Convention with this unique commemorative keepsake pin showcasing the Convention and it’s official title, “Ex-plore. Discover. Empower.” To receive your commemorative pin, please complete the survey located in your Registration Wel-come Packet. Once completed, please turn the survey in at the Membership Welcome table located in front of the Grand Foyer to receive your pin.

Convention Survey“Your Weight Matters” and so does your opinion! Our main goal in creating the Your Weight Matters Inaugural Convention was to provide you with unbiased, evidenced based education to help you improve your weight and health. In order to ensure that we continue improving each year and pro-vide you with the best experience, we need to hear from you. Located in your Registration Welcome Packet you will find a short feedback survey to complete. Please complete the survey and return it to the Membership Welcome table located in front of the Grand Foyer. For those of you who are day-registrants, please complete and submit your survey at the end of each day. For full-registrants, please complete and submit your survey at

the end of the Convention. All attendees who complete the survey will re-

ceive the 2012 Your Weight Mat-ters commemorative pin. We

thank you for your feedback and look forward to seeing you next year!

Speaker Ready RoomAttention Speakers! The Your Weight Matters Convention Speaker Ready Room is located in the Cherry Blossom Ballroom (Cherry Blossom is located directly next to the shops in Atrium II on the first floor). Please arrive at Cherry Blossom no later than one hour prior to your session to ensure your presentation is loaded and ready. The Speaker Ready Room will be open from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm both Friday and Saturday. If you have any questions or need assistance with your presentation on-site, please contact James Zervios, OAC Director of Communications.

Social Media and the Your Weight Matters Convention: Join the Online ConversationDuring the Inaugural Your Weight Matters Convention, the OAC will be live tweeting and updating our Facebook Page with ev-erything that’s taking place! We encourage you to join us! Be sure to take lots of pictures and share them with us via social media.

When you are tweeting about the Conven-tion, be sure to use the Convention hashtag, #OACConvention. You can also tag the OAC in your tweets by using our Twitter handle @ObesityAction.

During the Convention, take lots of pictures and share them with the OAC on our Facebook Page, www.facebook.com/ ObesityActionCoalition. You can also tag the OAC in your Facebook posts by using @ObesityActionCoalition (OAC). We also encourage you to “check-in” on Facebook throughout the Convention, during the educational sessions, group exercise classes and social events!



SPECIAL EVENT INFORMATIONTHURSDAY, OCTOBER 25

Advocacy Training 12:00 pm - 5:00 pmMonet Ballroom

The OAC is conducting an Advocacy Training session for Convention attendees (pre-regis-tration for this event is required). The goal of this session is to train our next team of advo-cates that will go to Capitol Hill and champion the cause of obesity and issues impacting the lives of those affected.

OAC Board Meeting 5:30 pmMadrid Ballroom

The OAC National Board meets monthly to conduct association business and will meet in-person during the Convention. The OAC Board Meeting is an open meeting, but intended for OAC Board Members. OAC members are welcome to observe for portions of the meeting at the discretion of the National Board.

Member Mix & Mingle 7:30 pm Gossip Bar

The OAC and its National Board of Directors will host an informal gathering at the Hilton Anatole’s Gossip Bar at 7:30 pm. This is a great opportunity to meet the leadership of the OAC, say hello to fellow members and meet new friends. This is not a ticketed event and no food and beverage will be provided (bar will be open to purchase beverages).

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26Lunch with the Experts 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm (Fri.)Plum Blossom Ballroom 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm (Sat.)

The Lunch with the Experts is a ticketed event that allows you to sit one-on-one with an expert on the topic of your choice, giving you the opportunity to ask specific questions and learn all you can about the topic of interest.

This is a ticketed event and advance registration is required. If you signed-up for this event, tickets are found in your Registration Welcome Packet picked up on-site. If you would like to attend this event and did not sign-up in advance, check the Convention Registration table for last-minute availability. There is no guarantee of open seats for this event.

Welcoming Ceremonies Dinner 7:00 pmStemmons Ballroom

Are you ready to reveal your Halloween costume? Come join the OAC and your friends for a spooky buffet dinner, dancing and may-be a few surprises along the way – shh, it’s a SECRET! There will be a prize for best Halloween costume, so we hope you have something fun and exciting planned! We do ask that Halloween costumes be tasteful and non-stigmatizing to any groups of individuals.

If you need to purchase additional Dinner Event tickets for friends, family or travel companions, tickets are $50 per person/event (onsite ticket sales are limited and there is no guarantee of availabil-ity). Please see the Convention Registration table for availability.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27OAC 1st Annual Awards Dinner 7:30 pmStemmons Ballroom

The OAC will host its 1st Annual Awards Dinner where we will honor our dedicated members, advocates and volunteers who exemplify excellence in championing the cause of obesity. This will be a more formal night to come together and celebrate the successes of those that have made a significant impact in the lives of those affected.

After the plated sit-down dinner and the awards pre-sentation, we will hit the dance floor once again to conclude the Convention events and get ready for the Dallas Walk from Obesity the next morning.

If you need to purchase additional Dinner Event tickets for friends, family or travel companions, tickets are $50 per person/event (onsite ticket sales are limited and there is no guarantee of availability). Please see the Convention Registration table for availability.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28Dallas Walk from Obesity 8:00 amHilton Anatole Sculpture Park

The Walk from Obesity is a National partnered OAC event that rais-es awareness for education, advocacy, prevention and treatment for obesity. Walks take place in more than 50 cities across the country. Each year, the Dallas community hosts a Walk to bring together all individuals struggling with obesity. We are pleased to have the Dallas Walk from Obesity hosted in conjunction with the Your Weight Matters Convention. If you have not registered for the Walk, you can sign-up at the Walk booth in the Exhibit Hall during exhibition hours.

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Thursday, October 25, 2012

Registration Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pmGrand Ballroom Foyer

Advocacy/Volunteer Training 12:00 pm - 5:00 pmMonet Ballroom

Exhibitor Setup 10:00 am - 5:00 pmGrand Ballrooms A, B, & C - (only for exhibitors)

OAC Board Meeting 5:30 pmMadrid Ballroom

OAC Member Mingle 7:30 pmGossip Bar (reserved area in back)

Friday, October 26, 2012

Group Exercise Classes 7:00 am(see pages 17-19 for classes and descriptions)Verandah Club and Anatole Lawn


Breakfast (Full Registrants only) 7:45 am - 8:45 amGrand Ballroom Foyer

Exhibit Hall Grand Opening 8:30 amGrand Ballrooms A, B, & C

GENERAL EDUCATIONAL SESSIONSEvent Welcome: Explore. Discover. Empower. - Why YOUR Weight Matters 9:00 am - 10:10 am Joe Nadglowski; Pam Davis, RN, BSN, CBN, OAC Chairman; Amber D. Huett, BS, MPA; Robert Kushner, MD; Lloyd Stegemann, MD, FASMBS Grand Ballrooms D & E

Losing, Gaining, Maintaining - Is it a Science? 10:15 am - 11:00 am Robert Kushner, MD Grand Ballrooms D & E

Break - Visit Exhibits (Beverage Break in Exhibit Hall) 11:00 am - 11:30 am Grand Ballrooms A, B, & C

Leading an Active Lifestyle in a Sedentary World 11:30 am - 12:15 pm Tim Church, MD, MPH, PhDGrand Ballrooms D & E

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Lunch with the Experts 12:30 pm - 2:00 pmPlum Blossom Ballroom

This is a ticketed event and pre-registration is required. Please see the Convention Registration table for availability if you did not pre-register. Pre-registrants received tickets in their Welcome Packet picked-up on-site.

1. Weight-loss Medications – Friend or Foe? Christopher D. Still, DO, FACP, FACN

2. Post-surgery Vitamin Supplementation – What You Need to Know Jacqueline Jacques, ND

3. My Name is… and I’m a Food Addict Merrill Littleberry, LCSW, LCDC, CCM, CI-CPT

4. Pressed for Time – Simple, Easy and Effective Everyday Exercises Michael C. Harper, MEd

5. Bariatric Surgery – Understanding My Options Lloyd Stegemann, MD, FASMBS

6. Beyond Willpower - The Basics of Behavior Modification Sean Connolly, PhD

7. Is My “Ideal Weight” Ideal for Me? Robert Kushner, MD

8. Post-surgery Nutrition Requirements – What You Need to Know Jessie Newman, RD, LD

9. Starting the Conversation - Talking to a Loved One about their Weight Heather Tollerson Flannery

10. Behind Closed Doors – an Intimate Discussion about Weight and Sex Jeannine A. Gailey, PhD

11. Finding the Balance – Weight Management for Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Jill Waggoner, MD

12. Tackling Weight Bias – Becoming a Bias Buster Ted Kyle, RPh, MBA

13. Finding Weight Maintenance Success – Tips and Practical Advice Tammy Beaumont, BSN, RN, BC, CBN

14. Gastric Banding – Making the Most out of Your Tool Amber D. Huett, BS, MPA & Adam Smith, DO, FACOS, FASMBS

BREAKOUT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS (Attendees can choose to attend either session. Pre-registration is not required.)

Exercise Essentials: Learning the Basics and Getting Motivated Julia Karlstad, MEd, CSCSGrand Ballroom D

OR 2:00 pm - 2:55 pm

Bariatric Surgery 101 - Exploring Your Surgical Options Lloyd Stegemann, MD, FASMBS; Panel of Perspectives - Amber D. Huett, BS, MPA; Walt Medlin, MD, FACS; Tammy Beaumont, BSN, RN, BC, CBN; Steve Buse, MD Grand Ballroom E

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Medical Weight Management 101 - Drugs, Behavior Modification and beyond Christopher D. Still, DO, FACP, FACNGrand Ballroom D

OR 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Bariatric Surgery 201 - Giving You the Tools for Post-op Long-term Success Moderator - Titus Duncan, MD, FACS;Panel of Integrated Health Team - Tracy Martinez, RN; CBN; Merrill Littleberry, LCSW, LCDC, CCM, CI-CPT; Jessie Newman, RD, LD; Holly F. Lofton, MD Grand Ballroom E

Break - Visit Exhibits (Beverage Break in Exhibit Hall) 4:00 pm - 4:30 pmGrand Ballrooms A, B, & C

From Atkins to Zone: An In-depth Look at Popular Diets Cindy Kleckner, RD, LDGrand Ballroom D

OR 4:30 pm - 5:20 pm

The Changing Body after Bariatric Surgery – Plastic Surgery and other Options Al Aly, MDGrand Ballroom E

Group Exercise Classes 5:30 pm(see pages 17-19 for classes and descriptions)Verandah Club

Welcoming Ceremonies Dinner 7:00 pmStemmons Ballroom

Saturday, October 27, 2012

Group Exercise Classes 7:00 am(see pages 17-19 for classes and descriptions)Verandah Club and Anatole Lawn


Breakfast (Full Registrants only) 7:45 am - 8:45 amGrand Ballroom Foyer

Exhibit Hall Open 8:30 amGrand Ballrooms A, B, & C

GENERAL EDUCATIONAL SESSIONSFrom Kids to Adults - Breaking the Cycle ofObesity is a Family Matter 9:00 am - 9:40 am Stephen J. Pont, MD, MPH, FAAP Grand Ballrooms D & E

A Proper Balance - the Basics of Healthy Nutrition 9:45 am - 10:30 am Stephanie F. Deivert, RD, LDN Grand Ballrooms D & E

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Break - Visit Exhibits (Beverage Break in Exhibit Hall) 10:30 am - 11:00 amGrand Ballrooms A, B, & C

The Hunger Games: Mind vs. Physical 11:00 am - 11:45 am Martin Binks, PhDGrand Ballrooms D & E

Lunch with the Experts 12:00 pm - 1:30 pmPlum Blossom Ballroom

This is a ticketed event and pre-registration is required. Please see the Convention Registration table for availability if you did not pre-register. Pre-registrants received tickets in their Welcome Packet picked-up on-site.

1. It’s OK to Feel… Dealing with Post-surgery Emotions Connie Stapleton, PhD

2. To Share or Not to Share – Talking to Others about Your Decision to Have Bariatric Surgery Amber D. Huett, BS, MPA & Kay Crews

3. A Mix of Emotions: Dealing with Changing Relationships after Weight-loss Merrill Littleberry, LCSW, LCDC, CCM, CI-CPT

4. What’s My Risk? Understanding the Potential Complications of Bariatric Surgery Walt Medlin, MD, FACS

5. Not Guilty! Eating without Shame Martin Binks, PhD

6. Breathe Easy, Sleep Well – Managing Sleep Apnea Jessela Tan, MD

7. Dumping Syndrome – Getting to the Bottom of it Tammy Beaumont, BSN, RN, BC, CBN

8. Weight Regain and Plateaus: Your Questions Answered Christopher D. Still, DO, FACP, FACN

9. Childhood Obesity is Nothing to “Kid” about: Helping Children with their Weight Sharon Hillgartner, APRN, WHNP-BC, CBN

10. OAC Members Make a Difference – Getting Involved in the Cause Jim Fivecoat, MBA

11. Yes, Even YOU Can be an Advocate! How to Get Started in Advocacy Barbara Thompson, MLS & Chris Gallagher

12. A Calorie is a Calorie – Or is it? The “ins and outs” of Calorie Counting Stephanie F. Deivert, RD, LDN

13. Accessing Obesity Treatments: No Insurance Coverage, No Money – Now What? Walter Lindstrom, Esq.

BREAKOUT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS(Attendees can choose to attend either session. Pre-registration is not required.)

Sleep, Stress, Scripts - What’s Holding back Your Weight-loss? Holly F. Lofton, MDGrand Ballroom D

OR 1:30 pm - 2:25 pm

Frustrating Plateaus and the Feared Weight Regain - Post-surgery BattlesChristopher D. Still, DO, FACP, FACNGrand Ballroom E


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Turn down the Noise, Turn up the Knowledge - Dissecting Commercial Weight-loss Plans Stephanie Deivert, RD, LDNGrand Ballroom D

OR 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Learning to Lean on Others - Finding the Right SupportSystem in Your Surgical Journey Tracy Martinez, RN, CBN; Barbara Thompson, MLSGrand Ballroom E

Break - Visit Exhibits (Beverage Break in Exhibit Hall) 3:30 pm - 4:00 pmGrand Ballrooms A, B, & C

Syncing Your Weight-loss – How Technology Can Help You Achieve Your Goals Pam Davis, RN, BSN, CBN, OAC ChairmanGrand Ballroom D

OR 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall - Body Image Post-surgeryMerrill Littleberry, LCSW, LCDC, CCM, CI-CPT Grand Ballroom E

Group Exercise Classes 5:00 pm(see pages 17-19 for classes and descriptions)Verandah Club

Pre-Awards Dinner Reception 7:00 pmStemmons Ballroom Foyer

OAC 1st Annual Awards Dinner 7:30 pmStemmons Ballroom

Sunday, October 28, 2012

Dallas Walk from Obesity 8:00 amAnatole Sculpture Park

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CONVENTION GROUP EXERCISE PROGRAMThe OAC is committed to providing the ideal environment for the Convention and wants to ex-pose you to a variety of exercise classes. Now is a great time to try a class that you’ve always won-dered about and see what types of classes are for you. Space is limited and sign-ups are encour-aged to secure your spot. All fitness classes are COMPLIMENTARY for OAC Convention attendees. In addition, use of the general fitness facilities is also complimentary to attendees. If you want to strictly use the fitness facilities, you will need to obtain your guest pass from the Membership Welcome table, but if you are attending an OAC-sponsored exercise session, no pass is required.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26

7:00 am Aquafit (Verandah Club Instructor) - Aquafit is a water fitness class that focuses on exercising the body while reducing impact on your joints. This is a great workout in the pool, implementing tools that work your arms and legs at the same time. Exercises taught in this class can easily be taken home to try in your own pool.

Class Duration: 45 min.Class Location: Verandah Club Indoor Pool

Please note: This class is limited to the first 25 participants. Attendees must sign-up ahead of time to be guaranteed a spot. Sign-ups will begin at the start of Convention Registration, Thursday, Oct. 25 at 10:00 am. All sign-ups are on a first- come, first-served basis.

Yoga on the Lawn (Abby Lentz) - Energize your day! Join yoga pioneer Abby Lentz on the main lawn for stretching, alignment, balance and breath-ing. Abby’s yoga is designed for bodies of every size. Don’t miss this opportu-nity to bring the benefits of yoga into your day.

Class Duration: 45 min.Class Location: Anatole Sculpture Park

5:30 pm Simply Fit (Bobby Whisnand) - Simply Fit is a class which solves all the reasons and excuses for not working out. You will do resistance exercises, cardio activity and stretching all within 25 minutes. This program is specifi-cally designed to address issues with mobility, pain, exercise confusion, and time and schedule. And, you can do it in your home, at work or on vacation because it’s so simple.

Class Duration: 45 min.Class Location: Verandah Club Group Exercise Room

Please note: This class is limited to the first 20 participants. Attendees must sign-up ahead of time to be guaranteed a spot. Sign-ups will begin at the start of Convention Registration, Thursday, Oct. 25 at 10:00 am. All sign-ups are on a first-come, first-served basis.


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5:30 pm Zumba Gold, Zumba Basic (Barb Gardetto, LVN, LMSW-IPR) - If you have ever wanted to give the latest fitness craze a shot, now is your chance! Zumba has emerged in the past few years as one of the most popular group ex-ercise classes out there. Hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves fuse to create a one-of-a-kind dance fitness program. This class is great for beginners and welcomes all ages and abilities!

Class Duration: 45 min.Class Location: Verandah Club Group Exercise Room


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7:00 am JK Cardio Sculpt (Julia Karlstad, MEd, CSCS) - Julia Karlstad “JK” specifically designed this muscle toning workout to foster weight-loss. The session will pair muscle groups and work them in mini-circuits of four exercises by alternating the muscle group back and forth! Then you’ll do some short cardio bouts in between sets to keep the heart rate elevated. You’ll feel the burn like never before and have a post-exercise oxygen consumption that will last for some time after your workout; this ultimately means you’ll still be burning more calories even after the workout is complete! Class Duration: 45 min. Class Location: Verandah Club Group Exercise Room

Please note: This class is limited to the first 20 participants. Attendees must sign-up ahead of time to be guaranteed a spot. Sign-ups will begin at the start of Convention Registration, Thursday, Oct. 25 at 10:00 am. All sign-ups are on a first-come first-served basis.

T’ai Chi-Experience (Merrill Littleberry, LCSW, LCDC, CCM, CI-CPT) - Experience the medicinal and practical effects of the dreamlike strengthen tech-niques of T’ai Chi. T’ai Chi combines an exercise regimen that helps you to find your center of energy called your “Chi.” Along with building strength, awakening your SNS and reducing stress it also promotes healing both in mind and body. T’ai Chi is adaptable for any person’s fitness level. If it is your first workout or adding a new workout, the benefits of this 800 year-old martial training are endless. Class Duration: 45 min.Class Location: Anatole Sculpture Park

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5:00 pm Zumba Fitness with Jay and Shara (Jay and Shara Janolo) - If you have ever wanted to give the latest fitness craze a shot, now is your chance! Zumba has emerged in the past few years as one of the most popu-lar group exercise classes out there. Hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to- follow moves fuse to create a one-of-a-kind dance fitness program. This class is great for beginners and welcomes all ages and abilities! Class Duration: 45 min.Class Location: Verandah Club Group Exercise Room


Indoor Cycling (Verandah Club Instructor) - Jump on a stationary bicycle, listen to some great tunes and imagine yourself racing as you get a great cardiovascular workout! This class is great for novice to expert level because you can really participate at your desired level. If you have ever wanted to know what it’s like to combine the fun and excitement of a virtual bike race with a great cardio workout, give indoor cycling a shot!

Class Duration: 45 min.Class Location: Verandah Club Kinesis Exercise Room

Please note: This maximum capacity for this class is 12 participants. Attendees must sign-up ahead of time to be guaranteed a spot. Sign-ups will begin at the start of Convention Registration, Thursday, Oct. 25 at 10:00 am. All sign-ups are on a first-come, first-served basis.

We know the first thing you packed was your Halloween costume, right? Well, Friday night is taken care of, but what should you wear besides your costume? Here’s a breakdown of each event and the suggested attire:

• Advocacy Training - Business casual

• Member Mix and Mingle - Casual wear or business casual wear

• Group Exercise Classes - Athletic/casual wear and sneakers

• General and Breakout Sessions - Smart casual (everyday wear)

• Friday Night Welcoming Ceremonies - Halloween Costume!

• Saturday Night Awards Dinner - Semi-formal (Men: Slacks and a dress shirt - tie, optional; Women: semi-formal dress, skirt and blouse, or nice slacks and blouse)

• Dallas Walk from Obesity - Casual/Athletic

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Al Aly, MD (Main Session)Dr. Al Aly is a pioneer of body contouring after massive weight-loss and author of the textbook considered the bible by bariatric surgery patients. Dr. Aly has lectured or performed live surgery demonstrations in more than 25 countries around the world, educating plastic surgeons about plastic surgery for the patient who has experienced massive weight-loss.

Tammy Beaumont, BSN, RN, BC, CBN (Main Session and Lunch with the Experts)Tammy Beaumont is a registered nurse, certified bariatric nurse and an obesity survivor who had gastric bypass surgery almost nine years ago and has maintained a 135-pound weight-loss. Since then, Ms. Beaumont has changed the focus of her nursing career and now works with patients wanting to follow the same journey to a healthy lifestyle.

Martin Binks, PhD (Main Session and Lunch with the Experts)Dr. Martin Binks is CEO of Binks Behavioral Health PLLC (www.DrBinks.com). He is a clinical psychologist and researcher specializing in weight management and health promotion. His professional activities include consultation services in healthcare, research and corporate wellness environments for the development of evidence-based obesity, health coaching and research programs. Dr. Binks works with patients in behavioral weight-loss, bariatric surgery support, and motivational life and health coaching both in-person and via telehealth.

Steve Buse, MD (Main Session)Dr. Steve Buse is a board certified family physician as well as a bariatric surgery patient. Prior to undergoing laparoscopic duodenal switch, he reached a maximum weight of 342 pounds and was on multiple medications (including insulin) to control his diabe-tes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and obstructive sleep apnea. Having achieved and maintained a normal body composition free from all of his co-morbidities and their related prescriptions, he now dedicates his time to helping patients affected by excess weight and obesity achieve similar success.

Tim Church, MD, MPH, PhD (Main Session)Dr. Tim Church is the Director of Preventative Medicine at Pennington Biomedical Research Center at Louisiana State University. Trained in general preventive medicine, Dr. Church has authored more than 100 research articles and received numerous awards for his research in preventative health. He has frequently been used as an expert source for preventative health stories with major national media outlets and was a consultant to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Physical Activ-ity Guidelines Advisory Committee. Dr. Church earned his medical degree at Tulane University School of Medicine and is the former Vice President of Medical and Labora-tory Research at The Cooper Institute in Dallas.

Sean G. Connolly, PhD (Lunch with the Experts)Dr. Sean Connolly is a psychologist licensed in Texas and has been providing psycho-logical evaluations, testing and counseling since 1980. He has 35 years experience working in behavioral health and more than 10 years experience working with weight-loss surgery patients.

Kay Crews (Lunch with the Experts)Kay Crews had a vertical sleeve gastrectomy in 2009 and has maintained a weight-loss of more than 170-pounds. A professional parliamentarian and meeting consultant, Ms. Crews has found her busy schedule and travel much easier to manage without the weight.

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Pam Davis, RN, BSN, CBN, OAC Chairman (Main Session)Pam Davis is a certified bariatric nurse and the Program Director for Centennial Center for the Treatment of Obesity in Nashville. Ms. Davis serves in multiple volunteer roles including: Chairman of the Board of the Obesity Action Coalition, Chair of the ASMBS Integrated Health Clinical Issues and Guidelines Committee, Access to Care Represen-tative for the Tennessee ASMBS, Chair of the Health Systems team of the Tennessee Obesity Taskforce and Board of Directors of the Eating Disorders Coalition of Tennes-see. Through her work with the OAC, Ms. Davis strives to change the public perception of obesity, easing the way toward access to care for all levels of obesity prevention and treatment.

Stephanie F. Deivert, RD, LDN (Main Session and Lunch with the Experts)Stephanie Deivert currently works as a consultant and community outreach dietitian. She received her bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences and Exercise Physiology from Penn State University. For the past 10 years, Ms. Deivert has been involved in nutritional research studies and has authored and co-authored research publications, articles and book chapters on topics such as behavior modification, nutritional recom-mendations before and after bariatric surgery, obesity, evaluation of vitamin and min-eral requirements, genetics, metabolism, and quality of life which she has presented at multiple regional and national meetings.

Titus Duncan, MD, FACS (Main Session)Dr. Titus Duncan is a board certified general surgeon and fellow of the American Col-lege of Surgeons. Dr. Duncan is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Georgia Baptist Medical Center. He is an Associate Professor of Surgery and Director of Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Sur-gery at Atlanta Medical Center and Morehouse School of Medicine. Dr. Duncan teaches minimally invasive and laparoscopic techniques to surgeons in the U.S. and abroad. He also serves on the OAC National Board of Directors.

Jim Fivecoat, MBA (Lunch with the Experts) Jim Fivecoat is a current OAC National Board Member and was the founding Chairman of the OAC. Mr. Fivecoat has been professionally involved in employee benefits and personnel for 34 years. He is a weight-loss surgery patient from 2003 and is passionate about the OAC.

Heather Tollerson Flannery (Lunch with the Experts) Heather Flannery has been closely involved with the bariatric surgery and obesity industry professionally since 2006 and has connected with bariatric surgical patients in programs across the U.S. As a bariatric surgical patient maintaining a 170-pound weight-loss, she speaks with empathy, experience and a wellspring of both personal and professional experience. Ms. Flannery is the founder and CEO of Obesity PPM and the author of the Twelve Pillars® Model of Obesity. She is proud to co-sponsor the Twelve Pillars® educational webinar series in partnership with the OAC.

Jeannine A. Gailey, PhD (Lunch with the Experts) Dr. Jeannine Gailey is associate professor of sociology and women’s studies at Texas Christian University. Her teaching and research interests include sociology of the body, sexuality, deviance and social psychology. She is currently working on a book tenta-tively entitled, The Hyper(in)visible Fat Woman: Sexuality, Health, and Identity Politics.

Chris Gallagher (Lunch with the Experts)Chris Gallagher is President of Potomac Currents and serves as the OAC’s policy con-sultant. Mr. Gallagher also represents The Obesity Society (TOS), the American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP), the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and the Binge Eating Disorder Association (BEDA).

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Michael C. Harper, MEd (Lunch with the Experts)As an instructor at the Cooper Institute, Michael Harper provides instruction in a wide variety of health and wellness areas and is a liaison to the military and first responder programs of The Cooper Institute. Mr. Harper also works with groups to bring fitness and health-related at-your-side courses to locations throughout the U.S. and around the world. He also provides individual training to individuals and consultation on health and fitness-related topics. Prior to joining The Cooper Institute, Mr. Harper was involved with sports performance enhance-ment in the athletic setting as a Strength & Conditioning Coach at division I & II levels – most recently he was the Head Strength Coach at Tarleton State University.

Sharon Hillgartner, APRN, WHNP-BC, CBN (Lunch with the Experts) Sharon Hilgartner has been active in healthcare for the last 33 years and currently coordi-nates the bariatric program for Forest Park Medical Center in Dallas – the busiest bariatric hospital in the country. She is a strong advocate for preventative healthcare and has devel-oped women’s heart and vascular wellness programs and cancer risk reduction programs. She is a preferred speaker for the American Heart Association along with the American Can-cer Society. Ms. Hilgartner believes each of us begins our journey toward better health by taking that first-step in the right direction and congratulates all OAC Convention attendees for taking that first-step.

Amber D. Huett, BS, MPA (Main Session and Lunch with the Experts)Amber Huett is a member of the OAC National Board of Directors and a gastric banding patient. She has a master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Illinois, Springfield, and a bachelor’s degree in political science and journalism from Bradley Uni-versity in Peoria, Illinois. She is a third grade teacher and a second year corps member with Teach for America in Memphis, Tennessee. Ms. Huett is also the Chair of the OAC Convention Planning Committee.

Jacqueline Jacques, ND (Lunch with the Experts)Dr. Jacqueline Jacques is a naturopathic doctor with 15 years of expertise in medical nutri-tion and 10 years of experience in bariatric nutrition. Dr. Jacques has spent much of her career in the nutrition industry as a formulator, speaker, writer and educator. She has dedi-cated the vast majority of the past decade of her life to the weight-loss surgery community, teaching medical nutrition and advocating for standards in nutritional care. Her greatest love is empowering patients to better their own health.

Julia Karlstad, MEd, CSCS (Main Session and Group Exercise Instructor) Julia Karlstad is the owner of JKFITNESS, LLC and author of Rx Fitness for Weight Loss: The Medically Sound Solution to Get Fit and Save Your Life. Ms. Karlstad has worked with a wide variety of people but is an expert in working with individuals affected by excess weight and obesity, as she is extremely passionate about helping people make lifestyle changes. She has spoken across a wide spectrum ranging from local support groups to bariatric surgeon panels.

Cindy Kleckner, RD, LD (Main Session)Cindy Kleckner has more than 30 years of experience as a highly regarded registered and licensed dietitian, culinary nutrition expert and former media spokesperson. Ms. Kleckner has a nutrition consulting practice in north Texas and is on staff at the world-renowned Coo-per Aerobics Center. She works individually with clients as a nutrition coach and in groups through her high energy presentations and culinary demonstrations, aimed to educate, mo-tivate, inspire and entertain. Her passion is to translate the science of nutrition into practical solutions for busy people. She also co-authored the newly released Hypertension Cookbook For Dummies.

Robert Kushner, MD (Main Session and Lunch with the Experts)Dr. Robert Kushner is a member of the OAC National Board of Directors. Dr. Kushner is a Professor of Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Clinical Director of the Northwestern Comprehensive Center on Obesity in Chicago, IL. He is actively involved in the care of patients who struggle with obesity along with conducting clinical research and educating medical students. Dr. Kushner also serves as a Program Co-chair of the Program Agenda Subcommittee.

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Ted Kyle, RPh, MBA (Lunch with the Experts)Ted Kyle is a pharmacist who works with health and obesity experts, advocating for ac-cess to obesity treatment and for policies to reduce the impact of obesity on the people it affects. Through his company, ConscienHealth, Mr. Kyle works for both non-profit and commercial organizations, providing policy research, strategic counsel and advocacy services. Mr. Kyle currently serves as volunteer chair of the Obesity Society Advocacy Committee and as member of the OAC National Board of Directors.

Walter Lindstrom, Esq. (Lunch with the Experts)In 1996, Walter Lindstrom became the first person to establish a national advocacy prac-tice devoted to helping patients and healthcare providers fight for access to all forms of bariatric surgery denied by insurance payers. He is internationally recognized as an expert in patient advocacy, bariatric insurance coverage and healthcare reimbursement issues. Mr. Lindstrom is a member of the OAC National Board of Directors.

Merrill Littleberry, LCSW, LCDC, CCM, CI-CPT (Main Session and Lunch with the Experts)Merrill Littleberry, also known as “Vitamin M,” is a psychotherapist and understands and addresses the debilitating effects of emotional and physical weight. She is constantly searching for education and understanding to better assist others. In addition to becom-ing a certified personal trainer, she has since been certified to teach in the art of T’ai Chi, tactical fitness, boot camp and group fitness. Her training as a licensed chemical de-pendency counselor and nationally certified case manager just adds to her insight and expertise to improve the unique goals of one’s mind and body.

Holly F. Lofton, MD (Main Session)Dr. Holly Lofton is board certified in internal medicine and obesity medicine. Her hospital-based practice in New York City offers conservative, pharmacologic and medi-cally supervised options for patients in need of weight-loss and weight maintenance. She also works alongside bariatric surgeons to provide nutritional education as well as prevention and treatment of vitamin deficiencies and weight-loss failure. Dr. Lofton is a member of the OAC National Board of Directors.

Tracy Martinez, RN, BSN, CBN (Main Session)Tracy Martinez is a bariatric director at Wittgrove Bariatric Center in LaJolla, CA. Ms. Mar-tinez is also the past president of the Integrated Health section of ASMBS and a National Board Member of OAC. She is passionate about working with individuals suffering with obesity and helping them optimize their health.

Walt Medlin, MD, FACS (Main Session and Lunch with the Experts)Dr. Walt Medlin is a metabolic and bariatric surgeon in Billings, Montana. He also re-cently celebrated his fourth anniversary as a sleeve gastrectomy patient. Dr. Medlin is a tireless patient advocate and participates in the OAC Sponsored Membership Program where he purchases OAC memberships for each of his patients.

Joe Nadglowski (Main Session)Joe Nadglowski is President/CEO of the OAC and has led the OAC since its formation in 2005. He is a national speaker on the importance of obesity awareness and an expert in advocating for obesity rights. Mr. Nadglowski has been a guest of First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House to discuss childhood obesity and has testified before the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the importance of increasing treatment options for individuals affected by obesity.

Jessie Newman, RD, LD (Main Session and Lunch with the Experts)Jessie Newman attended Michigan State University where she majored in dietetics. She has been working in the weight-loss surgery field since 2007 and is now the program coordinator for Corpus Christi Medical Center Weight Loss Solutions. She is passionate about wellness and teaching others how to manage a healthy, sustainable lifestyle.

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Stephen J. Pont, MD, MPH, FAAP (Main Session)Dr. Stephen Pont is a general pediatrician and medical director for the Texas Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Childhood Obesity at Dell Children’s Medical Center in Austin, TX. Nationally, Dr. Pont serves as chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics Provisional Sec-tion on Obesity. Dr. Pont is also a co-investigator on the recently funded Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Childhood Obesity Research Demonstration grant that will link mul-tiple sectors including schools, healthcare, YMCAs and community resources for maximum impact addressing childhood obesity. He works directly with schools through serving as the medical director for Austin Independent School District’s Student Health Services, whose Dell Children’s employed staff provides student health services for the district’s nearly 90,000 students and 110 campuses.

Adam Smith, DO, FACOS, FASMBS (Lunch with the Experts)Dr. Adam Smith is a bariatric surgeon with Fort Worth Lap-Band and is also a gastric banding patient. Dr. Smith began practicing bariatric surgery in early 2002 and has built his practice around his own personal experience as a patient. His practice in Ft. Worth, TX, offers individu-als a variety of bariatric surgery procedures to help patients with obesity.

Connie Stapleton, PhD (Lunch with the Experts)Dr. Connie Stapleton is a licensed psychologist who works actively with those working to lose weight and keep it off. She has authored two books specific to life after weightloss surgery. Dr. Stapleton completed her doctoral degree at Texas A&M University and her internship at the Medical College of Georgia. She is also a certified addiction therapist, specializing in all addictions.

Lloyd Stegemann, MD, FASMBS (Main Session and Lunch with the Experts)Dr. Lloyd Stegemann is a Texas-based metabolic and bariatric surgeon with almost a decade of surgical experience. Dr. Stegemann’s southern charm and personal, down to earth ap-proach to the surgical treatment of obesity has made him a sought after speaker at local and national events including a featured spot in a Discovery Channel report on bariatric surgery. His expertise in the field of bariatrics is surpassed only by his passion in advocating for pa-tients’ rights and access to obesity treatments, both medical and surgical. Dr. Stegemann is a member of the OAC National Board of Directors and also serves as a Program Co-chair of the Program Agenda Subcommittee and is the Chair and proud participant of the OAC’s Spon-sored Membership Program – a program where he purchases OAC memberships for each of his patients.

Christopher D. Still, DO, FACP, FACN (Main Session and Lunch with the Experts) Dr. Christopher Still has been studying developments in obesity and nutrition support for nearly two decades. Dr. Still directs the Geisinger Center for Nutrition and Weight Manage-ment as well as their Obesity Research Institute. Dr. Still’s interest in weight-loss comes from his personal experiences with obesity. Dr. Still once weighed 385 pounds, and losing the weight was a life and career changing experience. Dr. Still is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Board of Nutrition and the American College of Nutrition, among others. He is also an emeritus member of the OAC Board of Directors.

Barbara Thompson, MLS (Main Session and Lunch with the Experts)Barbara Thompson is known as the pioneer in patient education, having written the very first patient guidebook, Weight Loss Surgery: Finding the Thin Person Hiding Inside You, now in its 4th edition. A former Chairman of the Board of the OAC, Ms. Thompson has a very popular inter-net mentoring program, “Back on Track with Barbara,” for those still struggling with their weight. She is dedicated to the concept that we all deserve dignity no matter what our weight.

Jill Waggoner, MD (Lunch with the Experts)Dr. Jill Waggoner is one of the most sought after medical speakers, well known for her unique presentation style which is both educational and entertaining. Dr. Waggoner holds a master’s degree and a medical degree from the University of Oklahoma. She has certifications in both Preventive Medicine and Wellness Coordination from the Prestigious Cooper Institute. She is a residency trained, board certified family practice physician and has practiced in the Dallas area for more than 17 years. Dr. Waggoner has a special interest in integrative medicine and approaches the treatment of patients from a whole person, total healing perspective.


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Booth # 208Affiliated Authors - Michael Prager and Meredith Terpeluk

Michael Prager - 30 Fisher Road, Arlington, MA 02476Meredith Terpeluk - 1502 North Oakhill Drive, South Bend, IN 46637

Authors Meredith Terpeluk and Michael Prager share perspectives on many issues related to obesity, eating disorders and food addiction. Michael’s book, Fat Boy Thin Man, uses his story of maintaining a 155-pound weight-loss for 20 years to illustrate and relate solutions for overeat-ing. Meredith’s book, Healthy Voice: Life Beyond the Weight relates that she tried food, diets, and eventually alcohol in order to fix her pain. But when she found a power greater than herself, she found what she was seeking within. She found the way to her Healthy Voice and a happiness greater than any number on the scale.

Booth # 308Allergan

2525 Dupont Dr.Irvine, CA 92612

Allergan has joined the efforts to fight the growing obesity epidemic with the LAP-BAND Adjustable Gastric Banding System, the first minimally invasive surgical approach approved in the United States by the FDA, to help patients achieve sustained weight-loss, realize their goals for healthy living and reduce obesity-related risks.

EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY Location: Grand Ballrooms A, B, & C

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Booth # 306AmeriWell Bariatrics

13415 Watertower Circle NPlymouth, MN 55441

Ameriwell Bariatrics™ Supplements are created, manufactured and sold by Amerilab Tech-nologies, Inc. We take pride in creating innovative products and use only the best ingre-dients available. We are different from other bariatric supplement companies – we both formulate and manufacture all of our own products, ensuring you get the highest-quality products at a low cost. Amerilab designed a new technology, a dissolving tablet which forms into a delicious, 2 oz serving of gelatin. In addition, we offer 1500mg of calcium in one great-tasting drink. Finally, you can enjoy taking the supplements that are at the core of your recovery and well-being.

Booth # 309Bariatric Advantage

18005 Sky Park Cir., Building 54, Suite A-D Irvine, CA 92614

Bariatric Advantage offers a comprehensive line of bariatric vitamins/nutrition products designed specifically to meet the needs of individuals who have undergone weight-loss surgical procedures. We believe that through quality and adherence to scientific principles we can help to support a vision of life-long health after bariatric surgery.

Booth # 212Bobby Whisnand’s Victory of Life

6601 Plano Parkway, # 1216Plano, TX 75093

Bobby Whisnand’s “It’s All Heart” exercise program is the program we’ve all been waiting for. Come see why this program can be done by anybody regardless of their abilities and why this program is endorsed by so many surgeons and the medical community. Finally, an exercise program that removes all the excuses and takes you from, “I can do it,” and “I will do it,” to… “I AM doing it!”

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Booth # 311Celebrate Vitamins

8691 Wadsworth Rd., Suite 130Wadsworth, OH 44281

Celebrate Vitamins is one of the leading nutritional brands developed to provide surgi-cal weight-loss patients with the optimum level of vitamin and mineral supplementation at an affordable price. Formulated by bariatric professionals, our protocol has been spe-cifically created to guide patients through the confusing world of vitamin and mineral supplementation following bariatric surgery. Providing patients with multiple flavors and delivery systems is a key component of our product offering and includes capsule, tablet, chewable, drink-mix, shakes and soft chews. Celebrate has a unique product of-fering and is the only supplement company that can provide patients identical bariatric level supplementation in chewable, capsule, and drinkable delivery systems.

Booth # 105EnteroMedics Inc.

2800 Patton Rd.St. Paul, MN 55113

EnteroMedics is a medical device company focused on the development and commer-cialization of its neuroscience based technology to treat obesity and metabolic diseases. EnteroMedics’ proprietary technology, VBLOC® vagal blocking therapy, delivered by a pacemaker-like device called the Maestro® Rechargeable System, is designed to inter-mittently block the vagus nerves using high-frequency, low-energy, electrical impulses. VBLOC allows people with obesity to take a positive path towards weight-loss, address-ing the lifelong challenge of obesity and its comorbidities without sacrificing wellbeing or comfort. EnteroMedics has received CE Mark and is listed on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods.

Booth # 207Ethicon Endo-Surgery

4545 Creek RoadCincinnati, OH 45242

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, a Johnson & Johnson company, develops and markets advanced medical devices for minimally invasive and open surgical procedures, focusing on pro-cedure-enabling devices for the interventional diagnosis and treatment of conditions in general and bariatric surgery, as well as gastrointestinal health, gynecology and surgical oncology. More information can be found at www.ees.com.

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Booth # 213FitRx

204 Ward CircleBrentwood, TN 37207

FitRx is a Lifestyle Transformation Center specializing in binge eating disorders, co-occurring, and weight-loss. FitRx offers three tracks: Program 1 - Eating Disorders, Co-Occurring (Binge Eating); Program 2 - Mental Health (Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, Mood Disorder); and Program 3 – Wellness and Weight-loss (clients wanting to achieve a healthier lifestyle through exercise, proper nutrition, and changing mindset).

Booth # 206It’s Food

905 S Walnut St.Georgetown, TX 78626

Family-owned and operated in Austin, TX, It’s Food! provides nutritional food and portioned sizes to complement your success after bariatric surgery. We strive to provide taste, variety and nutrition for our customers’ new lifestyle. We make the transition through the broth, pureed and soft foods fun, tasty and fulfilling. We use locally grown and organic, whenever possible, to enhance a healthy new lifestyle that is also conve-nient and ready when you are. It’s Food! is about enjoying a gourmet selection of foods tailored for your life after bariatric surgery.

Booth # 204Mission Pharmacal Company

PO Box 786099San Antonio, TX 78278

Mission Pharmacal Company is a privately held pharmaceutical company based in San Antonio, TX. For 65 years, the company has been dedicated to identifying unmet health needs in the marketplace and developing innovative prescription and over-the-counter products to meet them.

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Booth # 312New Life Bariatric Supplements

2442 Caravel LaneKnoxville, TN 37922

New Life Bariatric Supplements, developed by a bariatric surgeon, is dedicated to provid-ing effective, inexpensive and well-tolerated multivitamins designed specifically with the bariatric surgical patient in mind. The modular dosage plan is easily adaptable to the patient’s needs and meets or exceeds the clinical practice guidelines endorsed by the ASMBS. A study of 309 gastric bypass patients taking NL Vitamins revealed higher com-pliance and lowered vitamin deficiency rates compared with patients who took other vitamin formulations. For more information visit New Life Bariatric Supplements online store: www.newlifebariatricsupplements.com or Fax: 865-966-8592, Toll-free: 855-GET-NLBS (438-6527).

Booth # 205OPTIFAST/Nestlé Health

12 Vreeland Rd.Florham Park, NJ 07932

The OPTIFAST Program is a medically supervised weight management program that closely monitors and assesses progress towards better health and emotional well-being. The program, which usually lasts 26 weeks, utilizes a full meal replacement plan that transitions to self-prepared “everyday” meals, in conjunction with comprehensive patient education and support. OPTISOURCE® post bariatric surgery supplements are specially formulated to help meet patients’ protein, vitamin, and mineral needs.

Booth # 209TRI-S Counseling & Education

100 East 15th St., #615 Fort Worth, TX 76102

Sometimes you just don’t know what you just don’t know. Unfortunately, not know-ing can prevent us from reaching our potential. To prevent this, our staff is dedicated to helping you create a healthy, effective and purposeful plan for the future. Our interdis-ciplinary team approach addresses your mental and emotional state before moving to the details of nutritional education and daily supplementation. Exercise and behavior modification are then brought into your life plan, creating a complete person. Our team includes psychotherapists, dietitians, personal trainers and behavior modification educa-tors. At this point, what else do you have to lose, but weight!

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Booth # 107Slimpressions

3162 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 260-808 Marietta, GA 30062

Slimpressions is a women-owned enterprise that manufactures, distributes and markets a premium line of balanced, everyday women’s shapewear designed to slim a woman’s body. Slimpressions confidence wear – What makes us different? Comfort. Fit. Quality. for everyday slimming, not just on special occasions. Made in USA and Canada. As seen in Oprah, InStyle, Redbook, Women’s Day, etc. Visit www.slimpressions.com.

Booth # 304VIVUS, Inc.

1172 Castro StreetMountain View, CA 94040 VIVUS, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development and com-mercialization of novel therapeutic products addressing obesity, diabetes, sleep apnea and sexual health.

Booth #214Wellspring at Structure House

3017 Pickett Rd. Durham, NC 27705

Wellspring at Structure House offers men and women an intensive and fun weight loss experience at our beautiful private campus located in Durham, NC. Participants enjoy a comprehensive, medically-supervised weight loss program with a full schedule of behavioral workshops, nutrition counseling, culinary classes, as well as fun and in-novative ways to get fit. With over 35 years of experience providing residential weight management treatment, our expert professionals have helped thousands of individuals successfully lose weight and keep it off. Wellspring at Structure House has supported more than 35,000 people in losing 1,000,000 pounds and counting.

Join the Dallas Walk from Obesity!(Held in conjunction with the Your Weight Matters Convention)

Lace up your sneakers for a fun-filled event, which includes a 1-3 mile Walk, vendor booths, and many other activities for the entire family.

If you have pre-registered for the Dallas Walk, please check-in at the Walk from Obesity Headquarters located in the Your Weight Matters Exhibit Hall to pick up your Walk t-shirt.

If you have not pre-registered, it’s not too late. You may register and pick up your Walk t-shirt at the Walk from Obesity Headquarters, located in the Your Weight Matters Exhibit Hall.

Exhibit Hall Hours:

Friday, October 26th Saturday, October 27th 8:30 am – 5:30 pm 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Please note: you will be walking outdoors so comfortable clothes and sneakers are strongly recommended.

For More information about the Walk from Obesity visit:

www.walkfromobesity.comOr contact us at 886.471.2727 or [email protected]

Benefiting:

Sunday, October 28th

Hilton Anatole DallasWalk Kickoff will begin at 8:00 am

To view the OAC’s educational resources, visit www.obesityaction.org

TOS is the leading professional society dedicated to the study, prevention and treatment of obesity and works closely with the OAC to advocate for individuals affected by obesity. TOS members include the premier scientists, physicians and allied health professionals with an obesity focus.

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The Obesity Society (TOS) Congratulates OAC on the Your Weight Matters Convention!

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At Eisai, human health care is our goal. We give our first thoughts to patients and their families, and to helping increase the benefits health care provides. Our therapies and diverse pipeline are designed to make a difference and have an impact on patients’ lives. We are Eisai, where health care is more than just our business—it’s our passion.

Eisai is proud to support the OAC’s Inaugural Your Weight Matters National Convention 2012.

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Choose... Quality!

If you choose surgery, choose qualIty. For more information, visit www.asmbs.org

The ASMBS is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the improvement of public health and well being by lessening the burden of the disease of obesity and related diseases throughout the world. For more information about the ASMBS visit www.asmbs.org or contact us at [email protected]

100 SW 75th Street, Suite 201, Gainesville, FL 32067Tel: 352.331.4900 | Fax: 352.331.4975 | [email protected]

The American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) salutes all the attendees at the Obesity Action Coalition’s Your Weight Matters inaugural national convention for your commitment to good health and your advocacy for the health of others.

If your weight loss journey leads you to metabolic and bariatric surgery, the ASMBS encourages you to seek a program participating in MBSAQIP (Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program). MBSAQIP is a joint program between ASMBS and ACS (American College of Surgeons) that signifies an institution’s commitment to high quality care for surgical patients.

A joint program of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the American College of Surgeons

TamaraTwo years ago, simple exercise was a challenge for Tamara. After undergoing a laparoscopic gastric sleeve surgery at Medical City Dallas Hospital, she has been skydiving, surfing and dog sledding. She is now training for a triathlon - and says it hardly feels like exercise. Her next goal: kayaking.

As an ASMBS Designated Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence Medical City has:

• AnInstitutionalCommitmenttoExcellence• HighestQualityNursingCare• Experienced,Well-TrainedBariatricSurgeons• PatientSupportGroups• AndMore…

Formoreinformation,pleasevisitourwebsitewww.medicalcityhospital.comorcall972-566-6749

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Discover what 10% weight loss could do for you.Source: National Institutes of Health: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute in cooperation with The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Clinical Guidelines on the Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults: The Evidence Report. Bethesda, MD: National Institutes of Health; 1998. NIH publication 98-4083.

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THE WEIGHT LOSS IS GREAT. BUT IT’S NOTHING COMPARED TO THE WAY I FEEL.

You’ve tried before, and been let down. That’s why it’s time for a different approach, one tailored to your specific weight loss needs and goals. It’s not impossible. It’s within your reach. And we can do it together. The Davis Clinic | Expect success.

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THE WEIGHT LOSS IS GREAT. BUT IT’S NOTHING COMPARED TO THE WAY I FEEL.

You’ve tried before, and been let down. That’s why it’s time for a different approach, one tailored to your specific weight loss needs and goals. It’s not impossible. It’s within your reach. And we can do it together. The Davis Clinic | Expect success.

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The Davis Clinic wishes to congratulate the OAC on the

Your Weight Matters Inaugural Convention 2012

Here's to many more successes !

Call us today at 214-947-0004 or visitwww.MethodistHealthSystem.org/WeightLoss

The physicians on the Methodist Health System medical staff, including those practicing in connection with the Methodist Weight Management Institute, are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Methodist Health System.

Reducing your waistline will expand your horizons. So let the Methodist Weight Management Institute help you evaluate your weight-loss options. From our nonsurgical, medically managed lifestyle change program to minimally-invasive surgery, Methodist’s Total Options program offers a weight-loss approach to fit everyone’s needs. Our experienced and licensed professionals will help you customize your journey to better health. Come join us in Making Healthy Happen!

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