I am new to Georgia and live in Perry, GA.  I had RNY bypass Dec. 2002 in Little Rock,AR. Starting weight 361 got down to 160 in two years.  In past 4 yrs, due to lots of moves due to job changes and no insurance I haven't seen my bariatric doctor.  In June 2009 my weight was up to 283.  I have been going to apperances Weight Loss clinic in Warner Robbins and am down to 253.  The nurse prac. that I had this time has really inspired me and got me excited.  She has had gastric bypass and uses Dr. Duncan in Atlanta.  She feels I may have a stretched stoma and may need sclaratherapy like she has had.  I am waiting to hear back from Duncan's office to see if they accept my ins.
I am wanting to get back on track.  Looking for a local WLS support group and also some local friends. 

I don't think you'll find many support groups in the middle/south GA, but there are a growing number of wls patients in your area coming on the board.


Would you be willing to start a group?

Just post a time and place, and maybe others will show up?


I really would like to see you all get a group  going down there.

HELLO : )

I live in Warner Robins : )

would love to hear from you, I dont know of a group here yet for gastic bypass support.
I do need a friend to keep me motivated though : )
Would love to hear from ya'

Hi, MargoMarie,
I would love for us to get together and inspire and motivate each other.  I normally work M-F, but took off the rest of this week to rest my back.  I have some type of injury or lower back.  I keep kids, so it is impossible to not use your back.  I work or a chiropractor and she is working hard to get me out of pain.  We could get together sometime tomorrow morning or early afternoon, if you are availiable.  Or any Saturday, just would have my son with me. Hubby works every Saturday.  If not we can email each other untill we are able to get together in person.
email: [email protected]
You can email me and I will give you my cell number

So glad you responded
Can't wait to meet you
Carla

I live in WR and there are no meetings here, there are some in atl! i used dr duncans office and i love them! dr hobsin actually did my surgery!

I live in WR also and just had LAP-Band on 11 Feb 2010. I have started a page @ http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/WRBWLSG/tab,0/page,1/#my_groups_main:1 . It is titled Warner Robins BWL Support Group.  Being new to this I am looking for a local group to chat with. I know we all have struggles and good times to chat about and to have someone to understands just what is going on I think is very beneficial.

There are two WLS support groups in the Middle GA area:

The Mini-Mee Support Group meets the 1st Tuesday of every month @ 7pm at Flint Energies, 900 Hwy 96 (next to Houston Co. High School), Warner Robins, GA.  For more info contact group facilitator Melinda Misiewicz @ email [email protected]

The Middle GA Bariatric Surgery Support Group meets the 4th Thursday of every month @ 7pm at Harvest Cathedral Church, 2254 Rocky Creek Road, Macon, GA.  For more info contact group facilitator Cheryl Taylor @ email [email protected]

Good luck!
Mike

Just wanted to add........hope u all can make it to the clothing exchange this Sat.!