**NORTH GEORGIA MEN ALERT**

Attention Men of North Georgia!! I had a blast at the Atlanta Convention last weekend!! There is a definite need for a men's only group! I'm thinking of starting one - but needed to get input first. I'm on the West/Northwest side of Atlanta. I can use a room in our church in Hiram, or we could possibly meet at a library or somewhere else. For convenience, it would need to be in the Mableton / Powder Springs / Hiram / Douglasville area. HOW MANY MEN WOULD COME ON A REGULAR BASIS?? This is not just for patients, but I KNOW WLS supporters whether they be fathers/sons/brothers/husbands/boyfriends, whatever have issues...... Please e-mail me at this address and let me know what y'all think.... [email protected] or [email protected]

I wish we lived closer, I know Kenneth would come Amy

That is such a great idea! I wish we lived closer to you too. Good luck, I know it will be a success. Hugs, Debra =^..^=

Hey Joe, Well obviously I am not a man! But I just wanted to say that I live in Hiram too! I thought that there were only a couple of us out this far, I know of 2 more women in the Dallas area, and there is someone else that is having her surgery on 2/01. Anyway, I just wanted to say Hi, and if you ever want to get a coed group going, let me know! Cathy Martin

Dang, all those cute guys there in one place and we can't even GO *hands on hips*...not fair!!! *grin* I think it is a great idea, go for it!! Shree

JOe, That is a fantastic idea!!!!! I know James was very thankful for the "Men In Black" break-out group. Tonya

Tonya, I read your paragraph about your experiences at the seminar. The men's group touched nerve with me, and I think it needs to be done. I too, think certain things Saturday, were of a divine intervention. If I had not been early, I wouldn't have met one of my bestest friends of 3.5 years here at Obesity Help. She was supposed to be a vendor, but her supplies were not delivered. She left early, but luckily I was there early when she arrived. If I hadn't I would've missed her. That sealed the deal for me - I was back on the right track and I was gonna win! Here's a pic of the 2 of us from Saturday and a few others: http://www.geocities.com/jwoodsga/2005.html Keep in touch - and I do remember you - looking good!

Joe, I wasn't able to access your website. Let me know when it is fixed, I'd love to see your pics. I am so happy that you got to see your friend! That is wonderful! Talk about looking good, I was very inspired by your weight loss! That is incredible! I hope that you can join us at our monthly get-togethers, and I know James would appreciate some male company...especially being that you've had the surgery and have done so well! Hugs, Tonya