Bay Area WLS Support Group - First Meeting 1/23

Hello!

I am excited to announce a NEW WLS Support Group forming in the Bay Area! 

This group is designed to give those who have undergone bariatric surgery, or those considering it, a safe place to share their experiences, learn new information, and gain the ongoing support and friendship of others.

Groups will be held monthly (or possibly bi-monthly) in San Francisco and will be moderated by Tara Griffith, MFT. Tara is a licensed psychotherapist and wellness coach who specializes in bariatric counseling.  Our first group is scheduled for Monday 1/23 at 6:30pm.

Potential discussion topics:

• WLS and Personal Relationships
• Managing Emotional Eating and “Head Hunger"
• Setting and Achieving Goals
• Body Image Issues and Learning to Love The “New You"
• Stress Management
• Measuring Success without The Scale
• Success Habits of the WLS Patient
• Handling Lapses / Getting Back on Track

Other activities may include guest speakers (dietitians, personal trainers), clothing and recipe exchanges, group outings, before/after photo scrapbooking, etc.

So whether you have already undergone surgery or are just beginning your journey, feel free to join us! Groups are FREE and are not associated with any surgeon or surgical group. All shapes, sizes, and surgery types welcome.

Please follow this link to learn more: http://www.meetup.com/SF-WLS-Group/ (or search O.H. groups for San Francisco WLS Support)

You may also contact Tara directly at [email protected]

Here's to a Happy and Healthy 2012!