I need to have weight loss surgery. A year ago my doctor said I was eligible for gastric bypass surgery. A few weeks later I lost my job and my individual health insurance. I have since found a job but do not have insurance. There are few jobs available around here so I am lucky. But I can't afford the surgery without insurance. And I am getting fatter and sicker every day. We need to do something about health ca… Continue

Charlie is having pictures taken to for upcoming projects!

Dr. Mal Fobi to present keynote address at the Bariatric Professional of the Year Awards

November 20, 2009 –
New in the speaker lineup at Lighten Up Expo & Health Fair

Margaret Furtado, MS, RD, LDN of Johns Hopkins Medical Center, literally speaks volumes when it comes to nutrition after weightloss surgery. She has written two cookbooks to enrich the dietary lives in the WLS community. Margaret shares with us the pitfalls of diets, not following up with you health care providers. The life of the patient is further involved in twist because of relationship, and sometime emotiona… Continue

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Press Release November 11, 2009 --

2nd Annual Lighten Up Expo & Health Fair held Saturday, February 26, 2010 at the Georgia International Convention Center is a one of a kind educational expo for healthy weight loss through bariatric surgery. The Purpose of Lighten Up Expo is to educate, motivate, give support, guidance and provide resources to attendees interested in a healthy lifestyle. The Expo will inspire people to recreate their life in a healthy and physically… Continue