Bariatric Times - September 2008 - (Page 8)

8 Event Perspective Bariatric Times • September 2008 Walk on the Capitol—2008 n June 17, 2008, thousands of walkers congregated on the National Mall in Washington, DC, for the largest Bariatric Surgery Foundation Walk from Obesity. Elizabeth Goldenberg, MPH, RD, nutritionist at Weill-Cornell Weight Loss Center and Walk from Obesity event planner and supporter, shares this memorable day with the readers of Bariatric Times O A CAPITOL EFFORT— A WALK WITH A MESSAGE On a gorgeous early summer evening this past June, thousands of us gathered to make a statement to our country. We collectively shared our message on the National Mall in Washington, DC, drawing attention to the disease of obesity. There have been local Walks from Obesity to raise money and increase awareness of this devastating disease for the past six years. There are approximately 70 annual Walks that have raised close to $2.3 million to support the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Foundation, its research, and its professional education initiatives, as well as Above: Thousands walk the patient and general public educational and in the Walk from advocacy programs of the Obesity Action Coalition Obesity at our nation’s (OAC). capital; Right: Joe The Walk in DC was the first in our nation’s Nadglowski (OAC capitol, and it was the largest of its kind. The President and CEO and special guest speaker for the event was Caitlin Van ASMBS Foundation Zandt, television star of Guiding Light and The Executive Director) Sopranos, who discussed her own personal battle addresses the crowd. with obesity and shared her deep concern for all those affected by the disease. Also addressing the huge crowd that evening was Joseph Nadglowski, Jr., OAC President and CEO and ASMBS Foundation Executive Director. Overall, it was a moving experience for everyone who attended, with people spending time with friends old and new, family, patients, and healthcare providers from the US, Canada, and even Australia. As we circled the Mall, we admired the massive white historical Above: Caitlin Van Zandt, television star of Guiding Light and building that was our backdrop to The Sopranos, discussed her own personal battle with obesity. the many conversations of journey, Below: Nearing the finish line triumph, and hope. We urge that our message be heard both by those that are affected and those that can affect the future of this disease. To find out more about the Walk from Obesity and to find the Walk nearest you, visit: Above: A great turnout and a great listening audience! Below, some tireless supporters with Liz Goldenberg, MPH, RD www.walkfromobesity.com http://www.walkfromobesity.com

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Bariatric Times - September 2008 Emerging Technologies Case Report Sleeve Gastrectomy after a Jejunoileal Bypass Reversal Editorial Message Contents Editorial Board Walk from Obesity The Latest on Nutrition and Hair Loss in the Bariatric Patient Consultant’s Corner Journal Watch Calendar of Events Advertiser Index

Bariatric Times - September 2008

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