2011 Las Vegas Meet & Greet & WLSFA

LAS Vegas Meet & Greet

When May 13,14,15, 2011

Where: Palace Station Hotel and Casino

What to Expect:

Meeting hall with lots of goodie gags and free samples and time to meet your wls community

WLS friendly lunch & refreshments

Fun educational and interesting speakers

Awards, contest, silent action, games, raffles, clothing swap, and more

This will be a Sold Out Event -- Buy Tickets early

Purchase Tickets & Book your room at:
http://wlsfa.org/las-vegas-meet-and-greet/

All Money goes to WLSFA

Goal is to raise $20,000 by the end of the year

Special Discount: Rooms are now $49 for single or double occupancy per night (Discount only available until Jan 2011)

There is a full Block of 200 rooms available

Facebook Pages:
Las Vegas Meet & Greet
http://www.facebook.com/larry.tipton1?ref=ts#!/profile.php?id=100000791803754...

Weight-loss Surgery Foundation of America (WLSFA)
http://www.facebook.com/larry.tipton1?ref=ts#!/group.php?gid=110644095622453

About WLSFA (Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America)

They are people from the WLS Community on You Tube and Face Book, Twitter,etc. and are forming this non-profit organization to help our community with our very special needs.

The basic vision is to raise funds and resources to provide Weight Loss Surgery for people who can not get it for financial reasons. We also have a goal to provide re-constructive plastic surgery to WLS people who have been turned down and can not get surgery for financial reasons.

Founder/CEO -- Antonia Namnath (AntoniaTakeTwo)
President -- Larry Tiption (ourdoover2)
Secretary -- Lauren Curtis (LaurenTayler87)
VP of Fund Raising -- Wendy Sims (BandedWendy)

Some Pictures of the 1st Las Vegas Meet & Greet
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fdk06HMWres


The Inspiration behind WLSFA:

As Identical twins, both Rosemary (GastricRose) and Connie (Quiltingconnie) lives were affected by Morbid Obesity.

In 2004, based on her doctor's advice, Connie decided that she wanted to have Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass surgery and suggested that her sister do the same. At the time Rosemary and Connie both had the same insurance company, but different policies.

Connie was denied surgery because her policy exempted Weight Loss Surgery. Rosemary was given approval and with in one month underwent her RNY surgery.

Fast forward six years: Connie continues to struggle and is surviving at 350 pounds.In the past six years Connie has been turned down for weight loss surgery three more times because her health insurance exempts it. Connie suffers from type-2 Diabetes, arthritis, hypertension and several other health issues related to her morbid obesity. Connie needs surgery on both of her knees, she has very limited mobility, exercise is difficult and on some days impossible.

Connie has been told she can not have the knee surgery because of her weight. Connie is of limited means and paying for the weight loss surgery or getting a loan is out of the question.

Rosemary is now six years post-operative from her Gastric Bypass, is thriving at a healthy weight and enjoys life.

Please Donate: WLSFA.org

Category:

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Tags:

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[aliska06]

Question

Will you be posting and updated montage showing your completed weight loss journey and surgery scars?

[skymoon1982]

@aliska06 Yes that video will be coming soon. I intend to show it all.

[berjouhi]

I thought this was a platform 2 agree r disagree,that is what life is all bout.Not here 2 start trouble,but when I c things that r not rght I spk up bout it. When that butcher shop in Columbia did u dirty,i called & I wrote in2 ur defense cause they were wrong.This foundation ctr is bug 2 me & if it does not stand 4 the right things, than I will definetly pose my opinion of disagreemnt & go against it. I don't support anything that is out 2 out smart any hard working human being.

[skymoon1982]

@berjouhi I thank you for standing up for me & writing that letter however, I could not disagree more with you on the development of this foundation. I would never speak about something if I did not know the facts. This foundation is 100% real and in no way is out to scam people for their money. I personally know these people and have met with them. I know the founders and the people behind it. Im not sure why your so against it but your entitled to your opinion. Its 100% real!

[mskellyj83]

I'm going....but i need roomies!

[susi1662]

I am going to make my reservations for the meet n greet as soon as I can! This will be a great experience for me.

[bandedwls]

i will be going to this meet and greet cant wait. if anyone need to bunk in my room let me kno. any i will be donating that is sad.

[laurentayler87]

@skymoon1982 I cant believe this person Mel!!!! Im on the freakin board and so is wendy. I assure you no one is making money, but we sure are spending tons and tons of time trying to come up with ways to help our fellow wls peeps. What are they thinking?

[laurentayler87]

@berjouhi Im on the board!!! and let me tell you RIGHT NOW. that nooooo one makes money, and we all spend lots and lots of time trying plan fun events and help people. we want to educate and support fellow wls peeps

[ppalmer35]

great update. Thanks for the info on Vegas.

[saphre1964]

@berjouhi I am on the board of WLSFA. This organization began through the youtube WLS community. We are family here. We support another. I had medical insurance to pay for my RNY last year. Some don't. Connie, gastricRose's twin sister, is the 1st receiptant. Our website explains so much. Also, Oct 2, 2010 is the debut of our documentary done by Bariatric TV. Surely you've heard of them? Toni is on the board also. If I can answer any questions, please contact me. Nicole Buckley, RN

[jessi2808]

Mel, u have been such an inspiration to me. Ive seen all of ur videos and have taken lots of notes ;) Finally I recieved my surgery date. I'm super excited. On September 23rd, I'll be having gastric bypass done. Thank u for always keeping it real for ur subscribers like myself and for putting urself out there. U are truly amazing and I plan to apply all of ur tips and advice kn my new journey. Saludos from Chicago :)