Bariatric Support group - Columbia area??
Hi, I'm getting closer to VSG surgery - as of earlier this month, I'm now covered under insurance - WHOOOPPP!!!!
I need to find a local support group, however.
(or start one!)
Anyone know of one?
Tks,
Sheri
I need to find a local support group, however.
(or start one!)
Anyone know of one?
Tks,
Sheri
I've been fat, and I've been thin - and thin is better.
There is a better way. --Alaine of Lyndar
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HW: 234. SW: 228 (18 June 2015). GW: 137. Specs: 50ish, 5'4"
Yes, my dear friend Linda is correct.. (Hi Linda! 
)
I also attend the Holy Cross Hospital Weight Loss Surgery (WLS) Informational (for pre-ops) and Support Group (for post-ops) in Silver Spring, MD. Pre-ops will get to meet surgeons giving a seminar on the different WLS options, and post-ops give a few minutesof their stories and answer Q&A. We meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month as an Informational Group and Support Group and post-ops also meet as Support Group the 4th Wednesday. If you'd like to join our online support group it's http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/HolycrossWLS/ you don't have to be a patient of Holy Cross to join the online or actual support group!
What would be great is to start our own get togethers though in Montgomery/Howard/PG as so far there seems to be several meet ups around Baltimore and Southern MD but nothing closer to home. I'd be willing to meet in Laurel or Columbia or anywhere in Montgomery Co for dinner and socialing occaisionally! Anyone care to join me?
)I also attend the Holy Cross Hospital Weight Loss Surgery (WLS) Informational (for pre-ops) and Support Group (for post-ops) in Silver Spring, MD. Pre-ops will get to meet surgeons giving a seminar on the different WLS options, and post-ops give a few minutesof their stories and answer Q&A. We meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month as an Informational Group and Support Group and post-ops also meet as Support Group the 4th Wednesday. If you'd like to join our online support group it's http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/HolycrossWLS/ you don't have to be a patient of Holy Cross to join the online or actual support group!
What would be great is to start our own get togethers though in Montgomery/Howard/PG as so far there seems to be several meet ups around Baltimore and Southern MD but nothing closer to home. I'd be willing to meet in Laurel or Columbia or anywhere in Montgomery Co for dinner and socialing occaisionally! Anyone care to join me?
Mitzi
HW:287 SW:253 CW: 178 (75 lbs lost since surgery) GW: 165
Ticker reflects weight loss since start of WLS journey (April 2009):
"Every day, in every way, I'm getting better, Better & BETTER!" ~ José Silva
Where in Crofton, please?
I'm signed up for Bayview - but it is hardly convenient - all the way thru B'more - horrible parking - can only do it during the day cuz of the kids, which means taking leave from work, paying for tunnel tolls and parking. Columbia would be soooo easy!!
And - you can't tell me there aren't enough bariatric patients in the area to support a group!
Thanks!
Sheri
I'm signed up for Bayview - but it is hardly convenient - all the way thru B'more - horrible parking - can only do it during the day cuz of the kids, which means taking leave from work, paying for tunnel tolls and parking. Columbia would be soooo easy!!
And - you can't tell me there aren't enough bariatric patients in the area to support a group!
Thanks!
Sheri
I've been fat, and I've been thin - and thin is better.
There is a better way. --Alaine of Lyndar
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HW: 234. SW: 228 (18 June 2015). GW: 137. Specs: 50ish, 5'4"
Yeah, I can see how Bayview would be inconvenient. Crofton is pretty much right off rt. 50 between Bowie and Annapolis. I mapquested it and it looks like it's about 30 miles from Columbia. There used to be one in Glen Burnie but I haven't seen a notice for that one in quite a while. You could always start one for your area! You can certified through OH.
Good Luck,
Heather
Good Luck,
Heather
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