Looking for a support group in DSM area

Sharen L.
on 7/29/07 11:05 am - Des Moines, IA
I am starting my 5th week out from RNY.   Had my surgery done in IL.  I am  hoping to find a support group here in DSM. Does anyone have any info? Sharen
Dawn F.
on 7/29/07 12:05 pm
Hello welcome to Des Moines. This is the support group that I attend. Post Date: 4/19/07 7:57 am Iowa Health-Des Moines Bariatric Support Group Schedule 2007 Our support group is open to all. We meet from 10-12 at 1211 Vine Street Building 2000 in West Des Moines. To get to the support group, take the 8th Street exit off of I-235. Go south on 8th street to Grand Ave. Turn right on Grand and go about 1 mile to Vine Street. Turn left on Vine and go about 0.5 miles to 1211 Vine. The building will be on the left. Proceed to the second building on top of the hill. It is building 2000 and go into the main entrance. We will have signs posted. Month Topic May 5 Dealing with those who think you took the easy way out June 2 Group Therapy July 7 Group Therapy August 4 Group Therapy September 1 Stuff Gift Bags/Prepare for Walk Sept 29 Walk From Obesity November 3 Group Therapy December 1 Holiday Potluck In the event that we would need to cancel the support group, please watch KCCI- TV 8, WOI-TV 5, WHO-TV 13 for cancellation information. You can also listen to1040 AM, 1350 AM, 940 AM, 107.5 FM, 100.3 FM, 102.4 FM, 104.1 FM, 93.3 FM, 103.3 FM, 92.5 FM, 95 FM, and 97.3 FM. ***** The support group is a requirement prior to surgery for the Iowa Health- Des Moines bariatric program*****

Current weight~ 2/26/2016 ~181
Open RNY~8/24/09~227

Lap Band Removal~06/09~205 lbs
Lap Band~7/18/07~265 lbs 



    

Sharen L.
on 7/29/07 11:50 pm - Des Moines, IA
Thank you so much!   I have the dates marked in my planner. Sharen
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