WLS Surgical Associates
Dr. Joe Kuhn and Dr. Greg Barnes

January 2011
 Greetings!

Statewide meeting for the Public in Dallas every 4 years.  Great chance for seeing the latest research, luncheon with Garth Davis (Big Medicine), great interaction with patients and docs.  See more below

Sincerely,  Joseph A. Kuhn, MD
Meeting Agenda and Topics 


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This statewide meeting comes to Dallas every 4 years.  Dr. Kuhn is the President of the organization this year.  It would be great to have a SUPER showing of Dallas patients at this fantastic event.

You can come to as little or as much as you wish.  You don't need to stay in the hotel.  Simply register and come and enjoy.

From 3:30 to 6:00, the program includes the doctors and patients from around the state.  From 6:00 to 9:00pm, the program is for the patients.


Saturday, January 22

3:30  Presidential Welcome (Dr. Kuhn, Texas Association for Bariatric Surgery)

3:35   Obesity Action Coalition National President: Joe Nadglowski
           Updates on legislative changes, national health plan, advocacy

3:50   Medication for Weight Loss after Surgery:  Panel discussion with
            three notable bariatricians

4:20   Behavior Modification and Postop patients: a psychotherapist input

4:50   Adolescent Bariatric Surgery:  New Results,  Dr. Brandt, Houston

5:20   Nutrition Update and Panel:  Dr. Jacques, California

6:00   Exhibits and Research Posters

6:30   DINNER and Keynote Lecture: 
            Dr. Garth Davis (Big Medicine), Houston


8:15   Panel Discussion with Statewide Surgeons
            Tips for Success, Pitfalls, Questions

9:00   Secret Formula for Success:  Dr. Vuong, Houston


Sunday,  January 23

8:00   Staying on Course, Long Range Planning:  Dr. Connelly

8:30   Exercise Tips for Success:  Karstad, Houston

9:00   The Perfect Support Group:  Bariatric Coordinators from around
            the state of Texas

9:00   Art Therapy for Expression

10:00   Support Group for Band/Bypass/Sleeve


You can register for the program, including lunch for $20.  Come to as little or as much as you like.  Even the Dinner is worth the investment!

Please REGISTER HERE


You can see the entire patient and physician program on the following
link: 

Patient Program Details

Physician Program Details

I really hope to see many of our patients at the meeting and event. 

WHERE:  Doubletree Hotel, Central Expressway, Dallas


JANUARY SUPPORT MEETING: 
    Jan  10  (Mon)  Medical City Dallas
            7777 Forest Lane, Building A
            Conf A/B, Childrens tower,
            across from Cafeteria
              7:00-8:30
           
    Jan 20  (Thurs)  Baylor Park Lane
            9101 N Central Expwy
            2nd floor conference room
            6:30 to 7:30
   
   



MEDICAL CITY SUPPORT MEETING:

 

Tomorrow, we will be talking about:
    
    LOOKING YOUR BEST

Two vivacious sisters,  Vanessa Knight and Frieda Smith will teach everyone how to look your best

I know the weather might be challenging.  However, we will anticipate a clearing that will allow fellowship and fun

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Come to the support group meeting and learn more. . . . and have fun.


January 10, 2011   7:00 pm

Building A, Meeting Room A/B (Across from Cafeteria) Medical City Dallas
   7777 Forest Lane  (free parking)





New Referrals

 
 
 
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

Gregory Barnes, MD

WLS Surgical Associates
New Videos to Check out

You can check out the following you-tube videos:

2010 Holiday Party Video

Sclerotherapy Video (educational)



Video Bariatric
  


Metabolic Testing

Have you ever wondered?  How many calories do I burn?  How many calories per day should I eat?

We have too.  We will start performing metabolic testing on patients before and one year after surgery beginning approximately February.  This is a machine that you breathe into for 10 minutes, giving us a calculation for resting calorie burn rate.

Very exciting.exercise

  


Obesity in the News
What is happening Now?

Current news about obesity in Children, obesity in the military, and the connection with diabetes are available through the following link:

Political Climate and Obesity

Tips for Losing Holiday Weight

The News
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