In this session we will look at:

  Why do we struggle 3 to 5 years after surgery?

  What can we do about it?

  Does exercise really work?

  Protein - how much is too much and do we really need it

  Water - what is the controversy

Our focus will be on those of us who are struggling with their weight and through TalkShoe you will be able to type your questions directly to Dr. DeMaria and hear his answers You can “Ask the Expert.” Mark your calendar and join us!!! 

TalkShoe is a website that allows 2 people to talk while others can listen and type in questions. There is no charge to go to the website. With teleseminars, there is often a long distance phone charge, whereas this is free.

See the directions below to find out how to join us on TalkShoe.

Dr. DeMaria is uniquely qualified to discuss these topics.  He has been a bariatric surgeon since 2000 at Virginia Commonwealth University Minimally Invasive Surgery Center and later at Duke University. His primary interest is in the area of helping people who have had WLS but are struggling with either inadequate weight loss or weight re-gain.  In this regard, he is opening a unique Wellness Center in Raleigh North Carolina to help overweight and obese individuals who would like coordinated, low cost affordable comprehensive care.  The New Hope Wellness Center will boast a fitness facility linked to DeMaria’s medical practice, Total Bariatric Care.  In addition, consulting services will include nutrition, metabolic assessments, behavioral modification, and physical therapy.  The goal of this innovative Center is to help every WLS patient attain their personal goals for success. 

New Hope Wellness Center with Total Bariatric Care will be open for new patients beginning in July.

TalkShoe “Ask the Expert” chat session Login Instructions:

All episodes will be “LISTION ONLY” over your computer.  You will be able to “Chat” in questions to Barbara and her guest.  Here are your login instructions.

>>> FOR TALKSHOE MEMBERS ONLY

1.  Go to: http://www.talkshoe.com/tc/97723

2.  Within 15 minutes or less from the start of the program, you might see a large purple button in the center of your screen.  Click that purple button.

2.  You should get a new login window. Login with your username and password.

3.  You will then be in chat/listen mode.

4.  Turn your sound on.

5. The box at the bottom of the screen that has the large green arrow on the right side is where you type your questions. Hit enter to post your typed question.

6. Although the bottom of the screen will give you “Call in Now” information, you will not be able to ask verbal questions. You can only type in questions and hear answers. We will be in “Chat and Listen” mode only.

7.  You can now chat with the group until the actual start of the program. Barbara will indicate when the actual program starts. At this time you will be able to “chat” your questions to Barbara and her guest.

8.  PLEASE NOTE:  If you can't hear the discussion over your computer, you may have to call in on your phone.  You will not be able to talk, but you will be able to hear the discussion and "chat" in your questions.

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 >>> FOR NON-TALKSHOE MEMBERS ONLY

Note for Non-Members:
You can sign up for a free membership with TalkShoe by going to http://www.talkshoe.com .  Look for the "Signup" button at the top of the page.  TalkShoe members have their screen names displayed in chat.  Non-members are displayed as "Guest #"

1.  Go to: http://www.talkshoe.com/tc/97723

2. Within 15 minutes or less from the start of the program, you might see a large purple button.  Click that purple button.

2.  You should get a new window with a username and password screen. Click the bottom button that says “Join As Guest”

3.  You will then be in “chat and listen” mode.

4.  Turn your sound on.

5. The box at the bottom of the screen that has the large green arrow on the right side is where you type your questions. Hit enter to post your typed question.

6. Although the bottom of the screen will give you “Call in Now” information, you will not be able to ask verbal questions. You can only type in questions and hear answers. We will be in “Chat and Listen” mode only.

7.  You can now chat with the group until the actual start of the program. Barbara will indicate when the actual program starts. At this time you will be able to “chat” your questions to Barbara and her guest.

8.  PLEASE NOTE:  If you can't hear the discussion over your computer, you may have to call in on your phone.  You will not be able to talk, but you will be able to hear the discussion and "chat" in your questions.

If you have any questions, email Frank@WLScenter.com