Surgical Associates of La Jolla Blog http://www.lajollasurgical.com/blog Surgical Associates of La Jolla Blog Thu, 13 May 2010 21:11:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 The C.H.O.I.C.E. Campaign- GET INVOLVED http://www.lajollasurgical.com/blog/?p=391 http://www.lajollasurgical.com/blog/?p=391#comments Thu, 13 May 2010 21:11:10 +0000 sbhoyrul http://www.lajollasurgical.com/blog/?p=391 THe C.H.O.I.C.E. (Choosing Health over Obesity Inspiring Change through Empowerment) Campaign is an educational initiative sponsored by Allergan, Inc., the makers of the LAP-BAND* Adjustable Gastric Banding System.

The campaign aims to raise awareness of obesity-particularly morbid obesity – the critical role surgical intervention plays in reducing the obesity epidemic.

To learn more about the campaign at http://www.mychoicecampaign.com, join the cause on Facebook and follow the campaign on Twitter.

]]> http://www.lajollasurgical.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=391 0 Our next free seminar is Thursday, May 20th from 7pm-830pm. Please sign up to attend. Thank you http://www.lajollasurgical.com/blog/?p=331 http://www.lajollasurgical.com/blog/?p=331#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:03:52 +0000 sbhoyrul http://www.lajollasurgical.com/blog/?p=331 http://www.lajollasurgical.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=331 0 Signup for a Free Weight Mangement Seminar today!! http://www.lajollasurgical.com/blog/?p=301 http://www.lajollasurgical.com/blog/?p=301#comments Mon, 12 Apr 2010 20:25:58 +0000 sbhoyrul http://www.lajollasurgical.com/blog/?p=301 We have seminars on the third Thursday of every month. Our next one is this Thursday, 4/15/10 from 7pm-830pm.

]]> http://www.lajollasurgical.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=301 0 La Jolla Weight Management Seminar Thursday, March 18, 2010 7pm-830pm located at the Schaetzel Center on Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla campus http://www.lajollasurgical.com/blog/?p=151 http://www.lajollasurgical.com/blog/?p=151#comments Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:59:23 +0000 sbhoyrul http://www.lajollasurgical.com/blog/?p=151 The seminar will serve as a forum where you will meet the Weight Management Team including the surgeons, office staff, and other healthcare professionals. You will also have a chance to meet with previous patients who have undergone the procedures.  These patients are a valuable resource who will share their experiences with you.

Our seminar will provide you with the following information:

  • Ø Obesity- the disease
  • Ø Treatment options- should I have an operation?
  • Ø How does the surgery work for me?
  • Ø What roles does diet and exercise play with surgery?
  • Ø Which operation is better for me?: Lap Band? Gastric Bypass?
  • Ø What do I need to do to prepare for an operation?
  • Ø Insurance coverage
  • Ø What are my responsibilities in this process now and in the years ahead?

To RSVP, please contact Beverly or Vangie at (858) 457-4917.

We look forward to seeing you there.

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