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"Back on Track" Getaway...
The SOS WLS “back on track” getaway is a
weekend program for WLS patients. Each day is packed with activities
designed to help you re-focus on your weight loss goals. With
specialist guidance from our team of experts and three days just to
focus on you, we hope you will leave reignited with some practical
skills and tools to help to achieve lifelong successful weight
management. If you think you may like to participate in the "Back on
Track" getaway, please confirm your interest to Surgical Obesity
Service via
email by June 30, 2012.
Full Details.
Self Esteem Enhancement Courses / Workshops
Donna Southwich, Consulting Therapist to Surgical Obesity Service, will be running two
weekend courses/workshops on Self Esteem Enhancement – one in Hamilton 19-20 May and again in New Plymouth
26-27 May. The cost of the course is $350.00 and I am offering a discount to Waikato Surgery Group patients
who register by Wednesday 16th and 23rd respectively, relative to the date and location of the course you
are wanting to attend.
Full Details.
Bariatric Advantage Now
Available In New Zealand
Bariatric Advantage® provides a complete line of nutritional supplements that
have been specifically formulated to meet the unique demands of both the pre-operative bariatric
surgical candidate, as well as the post-operative bariatric surgical patient.
Full Details.
New Zealand's Obesity Rate Surges
NZ Herald, 15 September 2011
New Zealand's obesity rate surged ahead in the 12 years to 2009, a major nutrition report released today by the Ministry of Health shows. Read full article.
Why Weight?
Stuff, 21 August 2011
Eat less, move more. It's a simple prescription for the overweight. Just apply a little willpower. If only it were so easy. Read full article.
International Diabetes Federation announces new position supporting surgery to treat type 2 diabetes in obese patients
March 2011
International Diabetes Federation announces new position supporting surgery to treat type 2 diabetes in obese patients. Read full article.
Events
- Emotional Wellbeing Support Groups
-
Women's Lifestyle Expo
- 19/20 May 2012, Hamilton
- 11/12 August 2012, Wellington
- Free Weight Loss Surgery Information Evenings
- "Back on Track" Getaway