SUSSEX COUNTY SUPPORT GROUPS????????

I have seen people posting about support meetings in Harrington and Camden.....does anyone go to any in Milford, Milton, Lewes, Rehoboth, or somewhere like that????? Also...does anyone know of weekend meetings anywhere in Delaware?? My husband works nights and I have two small kids, so its hard for me to go anywhere. thanks for any information...it is always greatly apprecited!!!!!!! thanks again..shaughnessy

Hi Shaughnessy, There is a wonderful support group in Rehoboth which is held the first Tuesday of the month. It is held at a little church/hall on Olive and First streets. It starts at 7:00. There is also one being held in Harrington, but check with Joanne Hammond for info on that one. She posts often so I'm sure you will see her name here. Take care and good luck. Hope to see you in Rehoboth next month. Rosa

thanks for the information Rosa....it is much appreciated!!! shaughnessy

Shaughnessy, here is a list of the groups in Delaware. With the exception of the Rehobeth group, all have contacts and phone numbers. The only Saturday mtg is at PMRI in Wilmington/Greenville. This month's PMRI is tonite the 9th at 7pm and on Saturday, Jan 21st at 10 am. If anyone has updated info for the Rehobeth group & NDE-WLS at Peniel Church, please let us know so the list can be revised and posted. Hope this helps. Elissa ? PMRI (Preventive Medicine & Rehabilitation Institute) When: Varies (Usually the First Monday & Third Saturday of the Month) Affiliated with Christiana Institute of Advanced Surgery (CHRIAS) Location: PMRI-Christiana Care, Wilmington, Delaware 19807 Contact: 302.661.3000 ? ST. FRANCIS BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP When: The last Tuesday of the Month at 6 pm - 7:30 pm Affiliated with Christiana Institute of Advanced Surgery (CHRIAS) Location: St. Francis Hospital, Wilmington, Delaware Contact: Maryellen Sparks Phone: 302.421.4121 E-mail : [email protected] ? NDE-WLS (North Delaware-Weight Loss Surgery) When: First Monday of Every Month at 7pm - 8 pm Location: Peniel United Methodist Church, Newport, Delaware Contact: Barb Malatesta Phone: 302.836.4192 E-mail: [email protected] ? GREAT BEGINNINGS WITH GASTRIC BANDING (Lap Band) When: First Thursday of Every Month at 7:30 pm Location: Concordia Lutheran Church, 3003 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810 Contact: Karen Ventresca Phone: 302.235.2045 E-mail: [email protected] ? DOWNSTATE DOWNSIZERS (Lap Band) When: The fourth Wednesday of the Month at 7 pm Location: Jim ****er's Home, 56 Planters Run Court, Dover, DE 19901 Contact: Jim ****er Phone: 302-698-5437 Email: [email protected] ? HEALTHY BEGINNINGS When: Second Thursday of Every Month at 7 pm Location: Concordia Lutheran Church, 3003 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19810 Contact: Rob Siers Email: [email protected] Contact: Elissa Hart Email: [email protected] ? NEW BEGINNINGS When: Second Thursday of Every Month at 7 pm - 9 pm Location: Smyrna Church of Christ, 1630 Joe Goldsborough Road, Smyrna, DE 19977 Contact: Ginger Barkley Phone: 302.653.5971 E-mail: [email protected] ? HEALTHY JOURNEY When: Third Tuesday of Every Month at 7pm - 8:30 pm Location: Victory Christian Fellowship 100 Wilton Blvd., New Castle, DE 19720 Phone: 302.324.5400 ext. 1211 Contact: Jim Simmons Email: [email protected] Contact: Ester Grimm Email: [email protected] ? CHANGING LIVES When: Third Thursday of Every Month at 6:30 pm Location: VA Hospital, Elsmere, Delaware Contact: Jane Walker Phone: 443.907.2574 E-mail: [email protected] ? BRIGHTER BEGINNINGS WLS When: Second Monday of Every Month at 7 pm Location: Camden Friends Meeting House 122 East Camden-Wyoming Avenue, Camden DE 19934 Contact: Kevin Sirman Phone: 302.423.8734 Email: [email protected] ? NEW LIFE WLS When: Third Wednesday of the month at 7 - 9 pm Location: Harrington Volunteer Fire Company 20 Clark Street Harrington, Delaware Contact: Joanne Hammond Phone: 302.947.0417 Email: [email protected] ? REHOBETH WLS When: First Tuesday of the month at 7--9 pm Location: St Mark's United Methodist Church 18 Olive Avenue Rehobeth, Delaware Contact: Jennifer Burton Phone: ? Email: ?

Wow Elissa...thanks so much for the information...its kind of weird that there aren't anymore support groups in sussex county!!! Well...maybe after I go through this journey...I can help set up one!!!! I am so grateful for this information and how everyone is so nice on these boards!!!! thanks again...shaughnessy

Shaughnessy, if you want, you can become a Chapter Leader through Obesity Help and start a group in Sussex County. It's free and the information and support is great. Training is on the phone in 3 one hour increments. Round tables are held once a month and you can sit comfortably in your home to participate. There are no Dr's downstate that do WLS any longer. The void can be filled with pre-op's and post-op's forming support groups which can be so valuable in our research & decision making. Good Luck. Elissa

Elissa....I think that that is a great idea....but I would wait until a good year after surgery to start something! I can't believe that there just aren't that many support groups out there in my area! thanks for all of the info...shaughnessy

Shauhnessy. Three months ago their was only one group down here. That was the Rehobeth group. I went to it and still go. Kevin and I took classes thru Obesity Help and both started a group. Kevin lives in Camden and started his there, I live in Millsboro but saw a need in the Harrington/Milford area so started my group there. I would love to see a group somewhere in Kent /Sussex Counties each week where people could get support if they needed it. I feel we have still come a long way in the last 3 months. If you decide to be a leader I willl gladly help you get started. See you lighter. Joanne

joanne... like I said to elissa, I would love to do that; however, I couldn't see myself starting one for quite awhile! Anyway, thankfor the support! hopefully, I can make it to the one in harrington next week....it depends on whether my husband has to work or not! shaughnessy