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Special Savings for BariatricPal Community to Attend the 2015 Your Weight Matters National Convention!

“I had bariatric surgery and I knew I had a second chance at life, so I wanted to do everything I could — even if it meant stepping out of my comfort zone — to learn enough to be successful.”
–Jennifer Coleman, past Convention attendee

In just a few weeks, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) will host the 2015 Your Weight Matters National Convention in San Antonio, Texas! This educational event takes place August 13-16 at the beautiful San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter, located in the heart of San Antonio’s Riverwalk district. For three days, attendees from all across the Nation will come together with the leading experts in fields such as bariatric surgery, nutrition, obesity research and more to learn all the latest strategies for managing your weight and health. Advance registration to attend YWM2015 ends this Friday, July 31, and we strongly encourage you to register NOW with the code “BariatricPal” for a 20 percent discount on your registration! To register now, please CLICK HERE!

With more than 45 educational topics on the diverse agenda, the 2015 Your Weight Matters National Convention offers you the right education for your journey with weight! By attending YWM2015, you can benefit from presentations such as:

  • Understanding the Brain’s Role in Weight and Your Behaviors
  • Overcoming Your Weight-loss Challenges
  • An In-depth Discussion on Post-surgical “Rules” and Recommendations
  • Tackling Post-surgery Weight Regain

While registration will be available onsite at the meeting, prices will increase and we cannot guarantee availability for all of the fun special events taking place throughout the weekend! Take advantage of the special savings for the BariatricPal community and register today to join us for YWM2015. CLICK HERE to register now, and be sure to use code “BariatricPal” for the limited-time savings on registration!

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Tried the link, unfortunately, advanced registration is closed. Do you know if they sold out all the tickets?

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Tried the link, unfortunately, advanced registration is closed. Do you know if they sold out all the tickets?

I'm going to find out and will let you know as soon as I hear back.

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Response received from the OAC..... you can register and purchase your tickets on-site, no problem.

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Thanks for the update.

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Thanks for the update.

Really appreciate your participation on BariatricPal. I believe I can get you free tickets. PM me for deets.

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Next week, we’ll be coming together for an amazing experience at the Your Weight Matters National Convention! While advance registration is now closed, for those still interested in attending this groundbreaking meeting, they offer onsite registration!

When we open registration beginning on Thursday, August 13, at 10:30 am, you will be able to register to attend the 2015 Your Weight Matters National Convention. With competitive One-day Registration and Full Registration options available, you can join us at YWM2015 to take advantage of all the educational sessions offered each day!

The OAC has also secured a competitive room-rate of just $125/night for attendees to stay in the middle of all the action at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter! To make your room reservation now, please CLICK HERE! The room block is filling quickly, so we strongly encourage you to make your reservations today. We look forward to seeing you next week in San Antonio!

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