Following a stark warning from her physician 18 years ago, actress JoMarie Payton, known for her role as the effervescent Harriette Winslow, in the long running TV sitcom "Family Matters," underwent the Fobi Pouch Gastric Bypass Surgery. As a result, Payton has lost more than 100 pounds, and more importantly, she has been able to keep it off! Now she would like to share their personal weight loss success story with you during a special event hosted by the Center for Surgical Treatment of Obesity, a comprehensive weight loss center.

Following a stark warning from her physician 18 years ago, actress JoMarie Payton, known for her role as the effervescent Harriette Winslow, in the long running TV sitcom "Family Matters," underwent the Fobi Pouch Gastric Bypass Surgery. As a result, Payton has lost more than 100 pounds, and more importantly, she has been able to keep it off! Now she would like to share their personal weight loss success story with you during a special event hosted by the Center for Surgical Treatment of Obesity, a comprehensive weight loss center.

“A Weighty Matter” is a free seminar that looks beyond the myths surrounding obesity and discusses the most effective treatment for this severe condition – gastric bypass surgery. The health dangers resulting from the disease of obesity can hardly be taken lightly. Each year more than 300,000 people in the U.S. die of complications from this devastating disease, according the U.S. Surgeon General. In fact, obesity health costs now surpass those caused by smoking.

"My knees were starting to buckle under me," recalls the voice behind SugaMama on Disney’s Proud Family. "I had a stomach ache that doubled me over. I was so heavy I went into a diabetic state. But what my doctor told me really scared me. I'll never forget the look in his eyes when he said, 'You better get the surgery or you will die'. He warned me that this was only the beginning and that eventually I could develop more serious ailments such as heart disease and diabetes."

In 1985, Payton underwent the Fobi Pouch Gastric Bypass surgery and has lost over 100 pounds which she has maintained for almost two decades.

“It was the best thing that ever happened to me. This surgery has made me more honest and truthful about my life. Better yet, I can eat anything I want and still get into my size 10 or 12 clothes,” says Payton.

“A Weighty Matter” will feature surgeons, a nutritionist, a psychologist, an insurance specialist and other medical personnel addressing pre and post obesity operation procedures. Surgeons will cover the various gastric surgeries available for weight reduction, including “The Fobi-Pouch Gastric Bypass” and “The Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Fobi Pouch Gastric Bypass.”

The free seminar will begin at 10am on February 7, 2004 at the Sheraton Cerritos Hotel in Cerritos, California and will include a presentation by JoMarie Payton, a question and answer period, and an autograph session. Attendees will also be given the opportunity to meet her surgeon, world renowned Dr. MAL Fobi, M.D. F.A.C.S.

The Center for Surgical Treatment of Obesity is dedicated to promoting health and wellness for obese patients. It is a comprehensive weight loss center that specializes in the minimally invasive laparoscopic and open Fobi-Pouch Gastric Bypass Surgery. In existence for more than 20 years, the Center for Surgical Treatment of Obesity has treated more than 10,000 people who suffer from this debilitating disease.

To reserve your free space at the seminar call us at 562-402-9779 or send an email to info@cstobesity.com and indicate your name and the number of people attending. If you have any questions about the Center or the services it offers, please call 1-800-564-3624, visit us online at www.cstobesity.com and www.fobipouch.com.

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