Healthy Beginnings Support Group

I attended the first meeting and I want you all to know how great it was! Elissa, Nicki, Rob and Debi did a wonderful job. I am only approx. 6 months post-op but for anyone out there who wants to get (and stay) motivated, I'll say "come to the next meeting!"

Kit, Credit goes to Nicki, Rob and Elissa. They planned the whole meeting. I was tied up with a major project at work, so I missed the planning. I agree, they did a great job. My tummy was really happy too with Elissa's yummy baked oatmeal! I hope to see you at the next meeting. Best wishes, Deb

I know there was talk about this meeting being primarily for longer term post-op patients, is that what happened? Is that what's scheduled to happen with the II group down in Bear? If that IS the case, are newbies welcome or, how many months out would be the best time to start meeting some folks at these more "advanced" groups? I've learned so much from the individuals leading them, I'd hate to miss out on this as a resource. Thanks!

Everyone is WELCOME. The first meeting had a cross section of people. From pre-op to 2 & 1/2 yrs out. Everyone agreed that it was good to have the meeting's primariy focus on after the honeymoon is over. PMRI does a good job covering the 1st 3 months. The idea of this group is to share what we have learned with others. I myself go to 4 different support groups that meet locally. I get something new out of each meeting, not to mention the fellowship of being with other WLS folks. The newsletter is too large to e-mail and some of you wouldn't be able to open it. Handouts were given out at 3 of the 4 meetings. Sorry if you didn't get the communication. We'll be posting a list of the meetings in general at the beginning of each month on ObesityHelp's Delaware website. If anyone needs directions or more info please email myself or Nicki, Rob or Debi. Thanks. Hope to see you at the next meeting. Elissa

Everyone is WELCOME. The first meeting had a cross section of people. From pre-op to 2 & 1/2 yrs out. Everyone agreed that it was good to have the meeting's primariy focus on after the honeymoon is over. PMRI does a good job covering the 1st 3 months. The idea of this group is to share what we have learned with others. I myself go to 4 different support groups that meet locally. I get something new out of each meeting, not to mention the fellowship of being with other WLS folks. The newsletter is too large to e-mail and some of you wouldn't be able to open it. Handouts were given out at 3 of the 4 meetings. Sorry if you didn't get the communication. We'll be posting a list of the meetings in general at the beginning of each month on ObesityHelp's Delaware website. If anyone needs directions or more info please email myself or Nicki, Rob or Debi. Thanks. Hope to see you at the next meeting. Elissa