re: Support Groups in Delaware.

Sorry to keep re-posting. This is for the new comers. You will see that you can attend a meeting in Delaware at least one time a week somewhere nearby. Hope this helps for the newbies. Elissa WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY LOCAL SUPPORT GROUPS ? PMRI (Preventive Medicine & Rehabilitation Institute) When: Varies Location: PMRI-Christiana Care Route 52 and Route 141 Wilmington, Delaware Contact: 302.661.3000 ? NDE-WLS (North Delaware-Weight Loss Surgery) When: First Monday of Every Month Time: 7:00 pm-8:00 pm Location: Peniel United Methodist Church, Newport, Delaware Contact: Barb Malatesta Phone: 302.836.4192 E-mail: [email protected] ? HEALTHY BEGINNINGS When: Second Thursday of Every Month Time: 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Location: Concordia Lutheran Church 3003 Silverside Road Wilmington, Delaware Contact: Nicki Zimmerman-Manero Phone: 610.322.8282 E-mail: [email protected] ? NEW BEGINNINGS When: Second Thursday of Every Month Time: 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Location: Church of Christ 1630 Joe Goldsborough Rd. Smyrna, Delaware 19977 302.653.4556 Contact: Ginger Barkley Phone: 302.653.5971 E-mail: [email protected] ? CHANGING LIVES When: Third Thursday of Every Month Time: 6:30 pm Location: VA Hospital, Elsmere, Delaware Contact: Jane Walker Phone: 443.907.2574 E-mail: [email protected] ? ST. FRANCIS BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP When: Varies Time: 6:00 pm-7: 30 pm Location: St. Francis Hospital, Wilmington, Delaware Contact: Maryellen Sparks Phone: 302.421.4121

hello elissa how ya doing great i hope.i want to thank you for keeping this post going for it is helpful,and i sure don't know where all of them are so at least you can give the locations and time.your the best.your friend bonnie

Thanks for doing your part in helping to keep everyone posted!! Keep up the good work!

Just wondering ... are there any groups (or maybe group wannabes) down in Lower 'n Slower? If not maybe we need one or two ... hmmm, maybe I'll just have to get one going ... oops, I guess I'd better have my surgery first, huh? But hey, it's great having you all. Ann

Ann, check with Julie Shirmer. There is a meeting once a month down state also. Not sure where or any details either. Where exactly are you located? There are alot of folks from downstate I'm sure. Maybe you could get a meeting going. Post for some downstate people who might be interested. There are alot of us out there. Only a few get on these boards. You'll probably get a response from them. Where are you at in your journey? Keep in touch. Good luck. Elissa

Hi Elissa, I'm actually thinking of getting a group started downstate after I recover from my surgery TOMORROW - this is me now -- How's that for the gammit of emotions! I'm a wreck! I'm actually in Felton, even though my profile says Dover -- that's 'cause Dover is where I spend 99% of my time! I tell people I live in Dover and sleep in Felton So anyway, I'm smack dab in the middle of Kent county. But trust me, I'll find my way over the bridge to St. Francis Hosp. in the morning! Ann