support groups

anyone know of any support groups in the duluth area?

I know it may be a little drive from Duluth, but I have a support group in Stockbridge. It is on Saturday afternoon, so it may be more convenient to come than trying to get somewhere during the week after work.  Here is the info. Our next meeting is Saturday. You can call me at 678-860-8806 if you have any questions.

Hope to see you there.

~LaShelle          

        


          We will be having a 

    Protein Sampling Party 

    at next month's support meeting!!!  

             April 10, 2010



    




Please come and join us for a Saturday Support Session folowed by a protein and wls friendly recipe sampling. 

If you are struggling to find a protein mix you like, are a newbie and want some advice on protein from veterans, or want some new recipes to add to your collection please stop by.

This will be a great chance to sample the brands and flavors your wls friends are using without having to go out and buy an entire package. 

                            
             




PLEASE BRING: 

1. Ingredients to make your fave protein shake or a wls friendly drink such as your fave Crystal Light flavor. 

Or, bring a wls friendly snack or dish.  This can be something pre-packaged or a recipe you make at home.


2. Copies of your recipe to share.



3. A blender if needed. I will have a couple of extra ones if you need to use mine.

* Ice for shakes and smoothies,  cups, and napkins will be provided.



   GA Losing for Life Support Group
                   
     Facilitated by LaShelle Dyer & Izzy Thomas OH Leader

You are cordially invited to join us for a Saturday Support Session.  Meet new friends, share your experiences, and learn more about weight loss surgery. Pre and post-operative patients of all weight loss surgery types are welcome. 

When:  2nd Saturday of every month 11:00am-12:00pm. 
                   
Our next meeting is Saturday,  April 10, 2010


Where:    Henry Medical Center
             1133 Eagle's Landing Parkway
                             
                             Stockbridge, GA 30281

We will meet in the Foundation Education Building. Take the stairs or elevator to the 2nd floor.  Look for the WLS support Group Sign.

You can reach me at 678-860-8806 if you are lost or need more information.



          ???Why??? 
 
1. Studies have shown wls patients who are actively involved in a support group have more long term success in losing and keeping the weight off. 

2. While family and friends, can offer support and encouragement, nothing compares to the knowledge and first hand experience of people just like you who have had surgery themselves, or are going through the approval process.

3. Many insurance companies require active participation in a bariatric support group in order to approve wls.


4. You'll meet new friends and have lots of fun!

           



***** Mark your calanders
for our clothing exchange 
 
     June 12, 2010 !!!
       

Emory Johns Creek has a support group on the third Saturday of the month.  It meets at 10:30am in room 109. 

is this meeting in the hospital?

Its in the physicians plaza which is attached to the hospital. 

I attend the support group at Emory John's Creek on the third Wednesday of each month.  It is run by the same bariatric coordinator as the Saturday class.  If you miss one you can attend the other. 

There was a support group that met in Lawrenceville.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/LawrencevilleWINGS/

It is led by an OH Group Leader. She's great. Not sure if they are still meeting at the Bowling Alley or not. The guy who managed the bowling alley let them meet there and he's no longer managing that location.

You can join the Yahoo group and find out more information.