Moving to Fort Benning

Hi everyone I am new to the Georgia message boards, and want to send everyone a great big HUG My husband and I just got orders, we are to report to Fort Benning, Georgia - Feb 1, 2005. I had the duodenal switch on August 12, 2004 - and have had little to no support during and after this surgery. I consider myself a slow loser, and am fighting to stay positive about the loss. I would love to meet new friends and have even heard a few whispers about support meetings in the Atlanta area - I think I could drive if anyone wanted to go Well I hope someone here reads this and responds. PS I know nothing about GA, so if you have any pointers - I would love to hear them. Hugs and Love Jennifer Woods

Jennifer, It's nice to see your smiling face here on the Georgia board! Welcome! I know the board has been a little slow here lately, but I'm sure some people in the columbus area will respond. You will have to keep coming to see when the next meeting will be once you move here Nice to meet you Amy

Hi Jennifer Welcome to the Ga Board. I'm in Columbus, so if you need anything just yell. Martha

Hi Jennifer!!! I moved from New Mexico to Valdosta, Georgia (Military also) five years ago, so we're kinda like old neighbors (Military orders are moving us back to New Mexico in July of 2005) I hope that you like it here. Living in Valdosta is totally different from living in Atlanta (I wish I lived in Atlanta, or even in that area!!) There are alot of support groups and meetings in Atlanta, so you'll be in a great place for that. You will also find this board to be the best!!(in my opinion) We are a family, everyone helps eachother out. If you ever need anything, your in the right place! Welcome to the Georgia board! God Bless, Tiffany. Ps- stay positive about your weight loss, everyone loses at a different rate. Soon you'll be at your goal

Jennifer Welcome to GA in Feb. I am also in Columbus only a stone's throw away from Fort Benning. So feel free to email me anytime. Spice W. (Gloria)

Welcome Jennifer.... I'm in Phenix City, but work in Columbus GA so I'm right there at Fort Benning. My dad retired from Fort Benning in 96 so I know all about the miltary life, he was miltary for 32 years... If you ever need to talk call me or email me.... Brandy [email protected]

WELCOME TO GA!!!! We have a happy little family here - we're growing in members but shrinking in size!!!! (How fantastic is that???!) CONGRATS On your surgery. Regardless of how fast or slow you loose - if you're loosing you're donig a fantastic thing for yourself!!! Columbus is only a stones throw away from the activities we have going on in Atlanta. I hope you find our group as welcoming as we intend to be.....we love new members!!!! Feel free to pipe in anytime...the more the merrier!!! You'll have to come to one of our gatherings once things get settled for you!!!!

Hi, Jennifer, I can't help with info. about Fort Benning. I don't even know where it is. I have been lost all over this great state. I can tell you that you will receive support here. We meet in different locations each month to try to spread out the driving requirements. I think we have some really sweet members who live near Fort Benning (if it's near Columbus?!?). We will always be available on this message board no matter the distance. We look forward to making a new friend (YOU)!!! Love, Becky - I'm also a slow loser compared to most, so we're in the same boat.

Hi Jennifer!! My name is Trish Maldonado- I live in Fort Benning. My husband is in the US Army- and we have been stationed here for 4 1/2 years. I had open RNY on June 4, 2004 in Decatur, GA. Currently I have lost 75.5 pounds- and feeling well. Congratulations on your surgery!!! I know that you must being feeling so much better these days healthwise. I have great news for you! There is a Gastric Bypass Weight Loss Support Group right here in Columbus, GA. It is the 3rd Thursday of every month- held at Health Matters of St. Francis - located in the Rosemont Shopping Center @ 6:30pm. We would love for you to join us when you get moved down here. It is a nice group of pre and post-op's that get together for support. Please e-mail me at [email protected] with any questions or directions - I would love to help out in any way that I can. If you are in the area the next meeting is Thursday, December 16th. Take Care, Trish

Welcome Jennifer, You'll get plenty support from the GA boards. Ms. Thang