Patient Facilitators--Weight Loss Forever

Melanie Wildman

Highest Weight: 225 lbs
Surgery Weight: 205 lbs
Surgery Date: April 7, 2009
Latest Weight Now: 123 lbs
Weight Loss So Far: 83 lbs

President and CEO

- Former patient of Weight Loss Forever.
- Mrs. Saskatchewan 2010
- Mrs. Canada 2011

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Karen Amundson

Highest Weight: 245 lbs
Surgery Weight: 225 lbs
Surgery Date: Nov 20, 2009
Latest Weight Now: 168 lbs
Weight Loss So Far: 77 lbs

V.P. Administration

Takes care of every detail in the office and keeps everything running smoothly

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Deborah Pellettieri

Highest Weight: 267 lbs
Surgery Weight: 260 lbs
Surgery Date: Jan 19, 2010
Latest Weight Now: 180 lbs
Weight Loss So Far: 80 lbs

Patient Facilitator, Affiliated Photographer

- Patient facilitator, talented affiliated photographer
- A happy woman with bonny, bright blue eyes

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Donna Garman

Highest Weight: 244 lbs
Surgery Weight: 221 lbs
Surgery Date: Sept 28, 2009
Latest Weight Now: 144 lbs
Weight Loss So Far: 77 lbs

Patient Intake Manager

- The first and oldest patient at Weight Loss Forever
- Brave, beautiful and passionate Donna loves to help others to succeed.

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Connie Poss

Highest Weight: 178 lbs
Surgery Weight: 166 lbs
Surgery Date: April 12, 2010
Latest Weight Now: 118 lbs
Weight Lost So Far: 60 lbs

Patient Facilitator

- Patient facilitator in the Saskatoon area
- One of the main onsite facilitators in our hospital
- Our website home page girl!

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Tracy Bendel

Highest Weight: 182lbs
Surgery Weight: 155lbs
Surgery Date: June 10, 2010
Latest Weight Now: 104 lbs
Weight Loss so far: 76 lbs

Patient Facilitator

A kind and sweet woman.
Beautiful, thoughtful,and wonderful facilitator in Saskatoon

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Claire Lewko

Highest Weight: 185 lbs
Surgery Weight: 165 lbs
Surgery Date: Dec 10, 2010
Latest Weight Now: 125 lbs
Weight Loss So Far: 40 lbs

Patient Facilitator and Psychiatric Registered Nurse

- Patient Facilitator and Registered Psychiatric Nurse
- Failed Lapbander - Happy Sleever

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Julie Creelman

Highest Weight: 445 lbs
Surgery Weight: 429 lbs
Surgery Date: Sept 21, 2010
Weight Loss So Far: 156 lbs

Patient Facilitator (Regina)

- An energetic, funny and thoughtful facilitator
- Julie wants to share her weight loss journey with anyone interested.

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Lorna Woroniuk

Highest Weight: 250 lbs
Surgery Weight: 250 lbs
Surgery Date: Oct 18, 2010
Weight Loss So Far: 77 lbs

Patient Facilitator (Regina)

- She is a BBS girl: Brave, Beautiful, and Smart!
- Most importantly, she loves to help people on their weight loss journey.

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Shawn Phaneuf

Highest Weight: 361 lbs
Surgery Weight: 359 lbs
Surgery Date: Oct 30, 2009
Latest Weight Now: 224 lbs
Weight Loss So Far: 135 lbs

Registered Nurse, Patient Facilitator (Prince Albert)

Shawn’s sense of humor and desire to help others be successful make him a great facilitator for our Prince Albert patients.

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Patricia Hughes

Highest Weight: 234 lbs
Surgery Weight: 230 lbs
Surgery Date: March 8, 2010
Latest Weight Now: 156 lbs
Weight Loss So Far: 78 lbs

Patient Facilitator (Prince Albert)

- Patricia is very active sharing her weight loss journey with others.
- Her story is not only about losing weight but also about making a healthier and more beautiful life.

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Alison Nelson

Highest Weight: 265 lbs
Surgery Weight: 263 lbs
Surgery Date: Jan 11, 2010
Latest Weight Now: 135 lbs
Weight Loss So Far: 130 lbs

Patient Facilitator (Lethbridge, Alberta)

Alison is a very successful sleever and a great champion of others who come to her for help!

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Karen Blake

Highest Weight: 235 lbs
Surgery Weight: 235 lbs
Surgery Date: Feb 17,2010
Latest Weight Now: 150 lbs
Weight Loss So Far: 85 lbs

Patient Facilitator (Grande Prairie, Alberta)

Karen is always available to support and encourage her patients on their weight loss journey.

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Teresa Kabatoff

Highest Weight: 400 lbs
Surgery Weight: 400 lbs
Surgery Date: Dec, 2007
Latest Weight Now: 180 lbs
Weight Loss So Far: 220 lbs

Plastic Surgery Facilitator

Teresa will show you how to lose weight and gain beauty and health.

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Ashley Reimer

Highest Weight: 243 lbs
Surgery Weight: 235 lbs
Surgery Date: July 19, 2010
Latest Weight Now: 139 lbs
Weight Loss So Far: 104 lbs

Patient Facilitator (Calgary)

- Ashley is a sweet girl in Weight Loss Forever Calgary office. Contact her for more info if you need a help

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Jackie Hamilton-Reid

Highest Weight: 218 lbs
Surgery Weight: 216 lbs
Surgery Date: Oct 1, 2010
Latest Weight Now: 144 lbs
Weight Loss So Far: 70 lbs

Patient Facilitator

- Jackie loves fashion and beauty very much
- She loves to help people to gain health and beauty back

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Marilee Lowe

Highest Weight: 254 lbs
Surgery Weight: 232 lbs
Surgery Date: Dec 2, 2009
Latest Weight Now: 136 lbs
Weight Loss So Far: 118 lbs

Patient Facilitator & R.N.

- Former "Sleeve" patient and plastic patient in Weight Loss Forever
- Happy to make herself just look good!
- Willing to help others to have a healthy and beautiful life:)

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Jody Morin

Highest Weight: 280 lbs
Surgery Weight: 230 lbs
Surgery Date: Aug 9, 2010
Latest Weight Now: 150 lbs
Weight Loss So Far: 130 lbs

Patient Facilitator

- Jody is an amazing girl!
- Without seeing her before picture, you would never guess she had a problem being overweight.

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Kristine Cowart

Highest Weight: 320 lbs
Surgery Weight: 290 lbs
Surgery Date: Sept 17, 2010
Latest Weight Now: 165 lbs
Weight Loss So Far: 155 lbs

Patient Facilitator (Calgary)

Kristine is a happy sleever from Calgary wanting to help others on their weight loss journey.

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Kim Heddon

Highest Weight: 224 lbs
Surgery Weight: 217 lbs
Surgery Date: July 6, 2010
Weight Loss So Far: 72 lbs

Patient Facilitator (Northern Saskatchewan)

Kim is very thoughtful and willing to share her own experiences with others.

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Lori Bettshen

Highest Weight: 287 lbs
Surgery Weight: 264 lbs
Surgery Date: Oct 13, 2010
Weight Loss So Far: 93 lbs

Patient Facilitator (Lloydminster)

As a patient facilitator in Lloydminster, Lori is always looking for ways in which she can support and encourage others along their journey to permanent weight loss.

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