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So far, only 7 WLS patients have signed up to walk in the annual Walk from Obesity.
This year will be the Best Ever. Please see the exciting events planned. Follow the links and get involved.
Sincerely, Joseph A. Kuhn, MD |
This Saturday: September 18 2010
The Walk From Obesity
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Many of you recognize my daughter from last year's walk. This year, I will have my son, Kevin to keep me company as we lead the pack of staff and involved patients around the grounds at the Cooper Aerobic Center.
This year, Rebecca Miller from Channel 33 will host the event and provide words of encouragement. She has volunteered her time to many local charities and causes and has won awards for those contributions.
There will be a DJ spinning records and keeping things hopping.
There will be many booths of local surgeons and various vendors who will all be giving out FREE gifts to all.
There will be a silent auction that you can bid on with incredible neat things like:
Pearl Necklace
Men's Watch
Month of Yoga
Sports Memorabilia with items from Dirk Nowitzki, Mike Modano, Nolan Ryan, and Vince Young
Fitness Plan and Design by Bobby Whisnand
Registration Begins at 8:30
Walk Begins at 9:00
THIS WILL BE FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.
JOIN the WLS DOCS team (click here) |
| SEPTEMBER SUPPORT MEETING:
Sep 13 (Mon) Medical City Dallas
7777 Forest Lane, Building A
Cafetorium 7:00-8:30
Yes, this is tomorrow!!!!!!
Sept 16 (Thurs) Baylor Park Lane
9101 N Central Expwy
2nd floor conference room
6:30 to 7:30
Sept 23 (Thurs) Baylor Southwest FW
2nd floor conference room
6:00 to 8:00
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MEDICAL CITY SUPPORT MEETING:
Tomorrow, we will be talking about Orthopedic issues related to obesity and weight loss surgery.
This should prove to be very relevant with discussion about back problems, knee issues, foot problems, and bone density concerns.
This is the first orthopedic related topic.
Would someone please take notes and email them to me, so that I can put them into next months newsletter.
Come to the support group meeting and learn more. . . . and have fun.
September 13, 2010 7:00 pm Building A, Meeting Room (In Cafeteria) Medical City Dallas
7777 Forest Lane (free parking)
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OBESITY ACTION COALITION
OUR COMMITMENT
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The Obesity Action Coalition is the single best voice to represent YOU
Our practice has begun a program which pays for membership in the OAC for new patients. This provides a magazine, email updates, and a VOICE that can make a big difference with legislators.
If you join the Walk From Obesity, you will become a member of OAC. I strongly encourage you to join the OAC and know that they will lobby for you.
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New Referrals
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For new referrals, we will mail a DVD to a potential person who is considering their options or who simply wants to learn more about bariatric surgery.
You can Email our new patient coordinator to assist with mailings:
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Sincerely,
Joseph Kuhn, MD, Medical Director
WLS Surgical Associates |
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Walk From Obesity 2010
Many Thanks to
Sharon Savoie
Lauren Watson
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Sharon Savoie (our Office Manager) and Lauren Watson (our registered dietician) are the Event Leaders of the Walk from Obesity. They have contributed many hours of time to make the event successful for the entire city of Dallas. The purpose of the Walk is to raise awareness and advocacy for obesity prevention, education, research and treatment. Look at the emblem below. This is the third year that our practice has taken the lead as a community organizer, volunteering our time and effort to place obesity treatment as a priority for our society. I want to take this time to thank them for the wonderful job they have done.  The walk is at the Cooper Clinic in Dallas. Click on the link below to register and find out more.
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How Many Calories do you need daily to MAINTAIN your Weight? |
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In general, we have found that bariatric patients need approximately 9 calories per pound to maintain their current weight. That means that if you are 200 pounds, you are eating about 1800 calories per day in order to maintain your weight. If you want to lose weight, you must TARGET fewer calories. For every 3000 calories that you don't eat, you would lose 1 pound. So, if you TARGET 1400 calories per day, that would be a deficit of 400 calories per day, and you would lose a pound every 7 days.
It is important to periodically COUNT your daily calories to see whether there are snacks or other foods which are adding too many calories
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If you know about one of our former patients who is not getting these emails, feel free to forward using the link above. They can add themselves to the mailing list. |
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