ABOUT NAWLS 

Name of organization
National Association of Weight Loss Surgery (NAWLS)

Tagline
Because Weight Loss Surgery Isn't Magic! 

Address
609A Piner Road, Suite 319
Wilmington, North Carolina 28409

Telephone
(877) 746-5759

Website URL
www.NAWLS.com

Founder of National Association of Weight Loss Surgery (NAWLS)
Katie Jay, MSW, CTA-Certified Life Coach

Founded
Early 2005

Director of National Association of Weight Loss Surgery (NAWLS)
Katie Jay, MSW, CTA-Certified Life Coach

What is NAWLS?
The National Association for Weight Loss Surgery is a membership association for people who are interested in long-term weight loss surgery success. We are a growing community of people who benefit from the expertise of a variety of professionals, including surgeons, dietitians, life coaches, social workers, personal trainers, nurses, and more.

Media Contact
Hannah Lane at info@nawls.com

ABOUT KATIE JAY

Age
50

Residence
Wilmington, NC

Date of weight loss surgery
July 13, 2004

Height
5'4"

Starting weight
331 lbs.

Current weight
146 lbs.

Total loss
185 lbs.

Surgical procedures
Open Roux-en-Y, also known as gastric bypass, and gall bladder removal

Books
Dying to Change: My Really Heavy Life Story, How Weight Loss Surgery Gave Me Hope for Living

Small Bites: Daily Inspirations for Weight Loss Surgery Patients

Weight Loss Surgery Stages of Transformation: What to Expect and How to Manage Change after Bariatric Surgery

Education
Master of Social Work, Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor of Arts, Writing, George Mason University

Life Coach Cerfitication, Coach Training Alliance

Employment
Director, National Association for Weight Loss Surgery