Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

walk for obesity



Recommended Posts

ok everyone this event is coming up. and it is one of the most important event of the year. it raise money for obesity awarness. it helps so many people out. so if you can make this it would be great. and if you can't make it then please make a donation if you can. i don't care if its just a dollar, every little amount counts. i will personal be there walking and i will have my wife and oldest kid there helping out.

so im counting on everyone to help with this.

if you have any question feel free to email,pm, or ask on here. im going to add a link to the team im on which is from the birmingham area. so please join us.

thanks

jason w robertson

heres the link to the team.

https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=316425&lis=1&kntae316425=CFABE289CEE2478BB2A157FFE5F8394A&supId=261602965

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm in!!! Woot Woot!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Do I need to join as an individual and Zach join as an individual or do we joint together what did you man?!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

no, join a team is what you want to do.

you want to join Veronica Patterson team.

it is the saints for wellness team.

i just done me for now. but i believe you will have to join each of you by yourself. thats the only way i see to do it. but make sure you join are team. that way we get credit for it.

ok if you and zach is going to walk then you can Register Family. that way you can do it in one transaction. i ddint see that first time sorry. just make sure you do it under the team for us.

Edited by JASON R

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

GOT IT!!!!!! Will prob do that this afternoon!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I did mine yesterday! I am looking forward to it!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

GGGGgggrrrrr,,,,I may not be able to make this due to moving to weekend shifts......But I am going to ask off and hope I get off!!!! But has anyone seen what time it starts? I cant find that anywhere

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

i will ask saturday at the support meeting

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

i was just wanting to give this a bump. so if you haven't looked into this please do so. the money goes for a great cause. heres some more details about it.

Birmingham, AL

Walk from Obesity - at Regions Park

To register online, please click the "Register Here" button above. If you prefer to mail in your registration, please click here to view and download the printable registration form and click here to view and download the printable registration form for children.

Walk Date: Saturday, September 26, 2009

Walk Location: Regions Park

Registration: 7:00 am

Walk: 8:00 am

Presented By: Advanced Surgeons; The Surgeons' Group - Dr. John Matthews; Freeman and Company; Miles & Schmitt, MD; Children's Health System - Birmingham; Alabama Weight Loss Surgery - Dr. Les Miles & Dr. Lee Schmitt; Birmingham Minimally Invasive Surgery - Jay Long, MD; and Dr. Andrew M. DeWitt, Birmingham Bariatrics

Event Flyer/Walk Brochure: Click to download the flyer for this event and the 2009 Walk from Obesity brochure.

Event Leaders: Sue Bunnell and Michelle McClinton

Walkers: You may seek pledges using the online tools after registration. To collect pledges in person, a printable pledge form is available here.

Event Sponsors: Please contact Sue Bunnell or Michelle McClinton directly for local Walk sponsorship information and opportunities.

For more information, or to volunteer your services for the Walk, please contact:

Sue Bunnell

sue.bunnell@trinitymedicalonline.com

Michelle McClinton

mshellcpc@yahoo.com

205-783-9330

917 Tuscaloosa Avenue SW

Birmingham, AL 35211

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

also if you want to come and donate some money. i will do the walking for you.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • LeighaTR

      Four days post surgery. I am sipping as fast as I can and getting NO WHERE near the goal of 60 - 80 grams of protein or the 64 oz of liquids. I just feel FULL. I don't know if it can still be the gas build up (I would think by now that would be gone) but it is a struggle to drink. And so far I have not had the nausea or spasms and don't want to wander into that territory by pushing too hard with liquids. I about passed out today as it was my most "strenuous" day. Went from second story to basement for shower and I was sure I was going to pass out. Looking back on my last few days I have had a total of less than 1000 calories. Am I just not getting enough nourishment in me? Once again a friday where I can't get ahold of the doc until Monday rolls back around so I am hoping maybe someone here has some experience on how to keep energy going. I do have fibromyalgia too and that may be where some added fatigue comes into play. How did you all fair with the goals the week after surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Doughgurl

      2 days until I fly out to San Diego to have my Bypass Surg. in Tiajuana Mexico. Not gonna lie, the nerves are starting to surface. I don't fear the surgery itself, or the fact that I'm traveling alone, but its the aftermath that I'm stressing about the most, after this 8 week wait. I'm excited to finally be here, but I am really dreading the post surgical chapter. I know its going to be tough, real tough and I think I'm just in my head to much now that the day i here. Wish me luck, Hopefully I'm one of the lucky ones, and everything goes smoothly. Cant wait to give an exciting update,. If there is anyone else have a June bypass or even a recent one, Id love to have someone to compare war stories with. Also, anyone near San Antonio Tx? See ya soon with the future me. 💜
      · 3 replies
      1. Phil Penn

        Good Luck this procedure is well worth it I am down to 249.6 lb please continue with the process..

      2. Selina333

        I'm in Houston so kind of near you and had the sleeve in Dec. Down 61 lbs. Feeling better. Was definitely worth it. I hope the everything is going well for you. Update us when you can!

      3. Doughgurl

        I am back home after my bypass surgery in Tiajuana. I'm post op day 4. Everything went great! I guess I'm one of the lucky ones who have not encountered much pain at all, no nausea thus far and I'm having no problem keeping down broths and water. Thank you for your well wishes. I cant wait to keep up this journey and have a chance at better health and simply better quality of life. I know there will be bumps in the road ahead, and everything won't be peaches and cream, but at least I have a great start so far. 😍

    • LeighaTR

      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Doughgurl

      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
      · 2 replies
      1. Selina333

        I'm so happy for you! You are about to change your life. I was so glad to get the sleeve done in Dec. I didn't have feelings of regret overall. And I'm down almost 60 lbs. I do feel a little sad at restaurants. I can barely eat half a kid's meal. I get adults meals often because kid ones don't have the same offerings at times. Then I feel obligated to eat on that until it's gone and that can be days. So the restaurant thing isn't great for me. All the rest is fine by me! I love feeling full with very little. I do wish I could drink when eating. And will sip at the end. Just a strong habit to stop. But I'm working on it! You will do fine! Just keep focused on your desire to be different. Not better or worse. But different. I am happy both ways but my low back doesn't like me that heavy. So I listened (also my feet!). LOL! Update us on your journey! I'm not far from you. I'm in Houston. Good luck and I hope it all goes smoothly! Would love to see pics of the town you go to for this. I've never been there. Neat you will be traveling for this! Enjoy the journey. Take it one day at a time. Sometimes a few hours at a time. Follow all recommendations as best you can. 💗

      2. Doughgurl

        Thank you so much for your well wishes. I am hoping that everything goes easy for me as well. We don't eat out much as it is, so it wont be too bad in that department. Thankfully. Also, I hear you regarding your back and feet!! I'd like to add knees to the list. Killing me as we speak! I'm only 5' so the weight has to go. Too short to carry all this weight. Menopause really did a doosey on me. (😶lol) My daughter also lives in Houston. with her Husband and my 5 grand-littles. I grew up in Beaumont, so I know Houston well, I will be sure to keep in touch and update you on my journey. I may need some advice in the future, or just motivation. Thank You so much for reaching out, I was hoping to connect with someone in the community. I really appreciate it. 💜

    • Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
      · 1 reply
      1. LeighaTR

        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×