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The Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America (WLSFA.ORG) invites you to join us in Portland Oregon! Your participation at this annual fundraiser allows the WLSFA to make a difference in the lives of people with no access to the medical treament they need to overcome the disease of obesity. Dollars raised at this event fund grants and saves lives! We anticipate the largest gathering of weight loss surgery patients ever assembled. Together we can look forward to an event that will be life changing for attendees and those that benefit from the gathering our grant recipients!

 

 

  • Friday Night Opening Reception & MAD Hatters Weird Tea Party
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    Friday, May 19 • 3:00pm - 3:45pm
    Keeping It Real Through The Years After Surgery - 50 Years of Experience Speaking

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    Four Long Term Weight Loss Surgery Peeps  discussing what’s it takes to keep their weight and health in place after that initial loss, when the honey moon is long over and the reality of everyday life is present. Our span is 5 years to over 20 years of successful maintenance.  We’ll have the opportunity for a question and answer session for all present. Please feel free to submit questions beforehand to sandih@wlsfa.org.
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    avatar for Sandi Henderson

    Sandi Henderson

    Vice President / Secretary, WLSFA
    Sandi Henderson is lives at the beach in Oxnard California. She had LAP- BAND surgery on May 28, 2004 at a starting weight of 424 pounds, losing 250 pounds in a 2 year period. After mentoring patients in her surgeon’s practice Sandi co-authored a book and began blogging her weight... Read More →

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    avatar for Alex Brecher

    Alex Brecher

    Exhibitor, BariatricPal
    BariatricPal Online Barbaric Products Store Barbaric Patient ForumsInformational blog and more!
    avatar for Colleen M. Cook

    Colleen M. Cook

    President, Speaker, Author, Bariatric Support Centers Int'l
    “An enduring inspiration for over 22 years as a successful weight loss surgery patient, Colleen Cook is here to educate, motivate and celebrate! Her company, Bariatric Support Centers International is known world-wide for leading the bariatric support community and assuring optimal... Read More →
    avatar for Jodi Oldes

    Jodi Oldes

    I started my journey in December 2011 around 292lbs. On June 27,2012, I had a Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy. I had gotten as low as 132lbs but am most comfortable between 138 to 142lbs. I have had a total loss of 130 lbs.

    Friday May 19, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
    Broadway III & IV Plaza Level
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