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Nominations Open! 2019 GOTY & SMITY AWARDS

Nominations Open! 2019 GOTY & SMITY AWARDS

CLAIM YOUR FAME!

The WLSFA.ORG is searching for the 2019 Bariatric Facebook Group & Social Media Influencer of the Year. Voting is open from April 1-15, 2019.

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Nominate your favorite Bariatric Facebook Group & Social Media Influencer channel ( Instagram, Youtube or Twitter) before April 15, 2019. The group & influencer with the most nominations (eac…

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Being Complacent Doesn’t Support My Healthy Lifestyle

Being Complacent Doesn’t Support My Healthy Lifestyle

Long Term Success after Lap Band Surgery

One dictionary definition of complacent is: Satisfied with the current situation and unconcerned with changing it, often to the point of smugness.

Well I am not too sure about the smugness part, but I do know that any time on my journey from 424 pounds to a healthy life that I became complacent I soon found myself in trouble.

Details Matter

Take for…

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Food Friends and the Holidays

Food Friends and the Holidays

Celebrating Life

December has arrived; the holiday and New Year season are upon us. My wife and I will be celebrating the Season, remembering the year that has past, and anticipating the year ahead. As we did last year, we will be traveling throughout Ohio and Michigan, visiting with family and friends, old and new. We will meet newborn babies, new boyfriends, and the recently betrothed, and we…

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2018 WLSFA Making a Difference San Antonio - Event Tickets On Sale Now

2018 WLSFA Making a Difference San Antonio – Event Tickets On Sale Now

Thank you for your interest in the 2018 WLSFA Event June 1-3, 2018. We are excited to have you join us in San Antonio Texas for our 8th Annual Fundraiser.

SUPER EARLY BIRD PRICE of $97.00  AVAILABLE NOW!

Discount Ends on October 1, 2017

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ABOUT THE EVENT: June 1-3, 2018

Something for EVERYONE – Wherever you are in your WLS Journey

Pre-ops, Post-ops, support…

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Mr. Vern Vincent Joins WLSFA.ORG Advisory Board

Mr. Vern Vincent Joins WLSFA.ORG Advisory Board

It is with extreme pleasure the Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America welcomes Mr. Vern Vincent to our Advisory Board.

Mr. Vincent has been an avid supporter of the WLSFA for several years attending our annual fundraiser for many years representing Apollo Endosurgery, Allergan Medical and now Vern Vincent Consulting. Vern also supports the WLSFA with his personal contributions.  Vern accepted…

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New WLSFA Fundraiser - Medical ID bands

New WLSFA Fundraiser – Medical ID bands

Support the WLSFA and protect yourself, your friends or your patients!  The WLSFA.ORG is proud to offer this important tool. Wearing the WLSFA branded Medical ID band raises awarness for our charity and connects our community members in a very special way!

ONLY $10.00 EACH! (Well below the MSRP price listed on the box of $19.95! )Bariatric patients need to wear Medical ID. Engraved bracelets are…

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WLSFA Announces the Tour of Hope Fundraiser by Bill Streetman

WLSFA Announces the Tour of Hope Fundraiser by Bill Streetman

Weight Loss Surgery Patient Mr. Bill Streetman launches his “Tour of Hope” fundraising bicycle ride across Michigan and Ohio. The best part is YOU are invited along! The WLSFA is asking all of our supporters to join Bill in person as a rider or online as a donor to support Bill on this once in a life time adventure. Bill’s Tour of Hope will raise awareness for the WLSFA and our mission to help…

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Interested in applying for a grant? Watch this video about how the grant process works!

Interested in applying for a grant? Watch this video about how the grant process works!

Please watch this video about How to Apply for a Grant from the WLSFA The video answers frequently asked questions. After watch the video please use the “Contact Us” button on our web site to let us know if you have additional questions. The video answers questions like:

Who qualifies to apply for a grant?

When can I apply? What is…

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Twitter connects surgeon and patient resulting in the 20th Grant for the WLSFA

Twitter connects surgeon and patient resulting in the 20th Grant for the WLSFA

Almost one year ago Jill Calhounwas searching for financial help to get life saving bariatric surgery. She found the WLSFA and was instructed she must be refered to apply for a grant by her surgeon. The problem was Jill did not have a bariatric surgeon. Jill used social media to plead her case and to find a surgeon who might help her realize her dream of overcoming morbid obesity, a disease that…

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WLSFA.ORG reveals new grant recipients in Nashville

WLSFA.ORG reveals new grant recipients in Nashville

Twenty One Lives Saved by the Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America

On May 13, 2016 the Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America hosted its Sixth Annual Fundraiser in Nashville. During the opening night ceremonies sponsored by Celebrate Vitamins it was announced three new grants were approved for funding. The grants were awarded to Ashley Morgan who’s surgery was with Dr. Makram Gedeonon…

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TLC’s My 600 Pound Life Star Zsalynn Whitworth recieves WLSFA Grant, surgery featured on show April 13th Want to meet Zsalynn? CLICK HERE to join her in Nashville this May! Zsalynn Whitworth has been one of the most recognized and beloved people featured on My 600 Pound Life a TLC show that explores the lives of people who are effected by morbid obesity.

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Welcome Don McNay to the WLSFA.ORG Advisory Board

Welcome Don McNay to the WLSFA.ORG Advisory Board

The Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America – WLSFA.ORG is thrilled to announce  Mr. Don McNay has  join our Advisory Board.  Don is an internationally recognized financial expert. We are so honored to have him as part of the foundation. Having Don available to provide financial advice is priceless. “We are indeed lucky to have such talented people willing to give back to the WLS patient…

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WLSFA.ORG #TAKETHEOATH CHALLENGE - END FAT SHAME NOW!

WLSFA.ORG #TAKETHEOATH CHALLENGE – END FAT SHAME NOW!

Because it is not OK to fat shame!  #TAKETHEOATH 

The WLSFA.ORG launched the #TAKETHEOATHchallenge to advance the idea that Obesity Stigma commonly referred to as Fat Shame is destructive and no longer socially acceptable. The definition of stigma is “a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person” From the time we are able to understand the spoken language we…

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#GivingTuesday #UnSelfie for a cause! December 1, 2016 is #GivingTuesday. A day set aside to give people an opportunity to consider the charities closest to their hearts.

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Please join fellow WLS peeps and help save lives one grant at a time and enjoy a 1940's Big Band Celebration! go to http://www.wlsfa.org/meetgreet to learn more!

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