SUPPORT GROUPS????

I live in the Bowie area. I was wondering if there are any support groups around here? Please tell me where and when?? Thanks, Steph

DITTO! I am looking for a support group too, only I need one nearer to Columbia, Laurel, Jessup, Ellicott City, Catonsville. Any one know of any near here? I really want to get into a group. The one for my hospital is in DC and it's quite a drive for me since meetings are near the end of rush hour. Thanks, Robin

Hi Robin, Although this is not in Columbia, Laurel, Jessup, Ellicott City, or Catonsville, we are just around the corner. I would like to personally invite you to our brunch this weekend... Hello Everyone. I have some GREAT news The brunch has been scheduled and the room reserved. I am sending you the details, feel free to share with your other weight loss buddies that are interested. Below you will find the details: Location: Brooklyn Park Branch library @ 1 East 11th Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21225 (Meeting Room) Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Date: 12/3/2005 - Saturday Menu: Each person will bring their favorite breakfast, lunch or brunch item. Serving size should feed at least 10, Drinks will be provided...Coffee, Juice and cola's. In addition to the brunch we would like to bring out the holiday season by having a gift exchange. If you would like to participate (completely up to you, if you bring a gift you get a gift) here is how it works... Bring a gift appropriate for both male or female in the amount of $10.00. Use your imagination and be creative. During the brunch those who are participating in the exchange will gather round and begin to exchange gifts. How does it work? All of the gifts are put together in a Santa pile, who goes first? We will start with the person who has had surgery first and work our way around to our newbie's as we call everyone. The first person chooses a gift - opens the gift and shows everyone. The next person chooses a gift BUT before opening the gift he/she can either keep their gift or exchange it with the person before them and so on. The game is very fun and known to bring out a lot of laughs. This day is not an official meeting, we will not sit in a circle and formally discuss our surgeries and life thereafter, this day will be very informal, a day where we can introduce ourselves to many individuals and choose our topics of conversation. Just a day of fun spent with fellow WLS buddies. Feel free to bring your before & after pictures Please email me with your menu item just for my own peace of mind in what we will have to serve. I am very excited to see everyone, both old & new, Please RSVP to me via email for this day. It will help to have headcount when setting up the room. See you all real soon ~ If you have any questions what so ever, just ask Patty

Thank you Patty. Unfortunately I am already planning on attending a Ladies Christmas Tea at our church. I think it would have been really nice to meet y'all and join in the fun. Please let me know when the next meeting is. I know where the Library is and am a little bit familiar with Glen Burnie/Brooklyn Park area. (we stayed in a small one bedroom apt for almost four weeks while looking for a place to live.) Thanks again. Robin S.

There is one closer to Catonsville at St. Agnes Hospital. Call for details. 410-368-8725 and ask for nurse kathy

Thank you Monifa. I am glad to have the information. It'll be good to have a support group closer to home. have a great day. Robin Saxton

Hi Stephanie, Although this is not in Bowie, we are not to far away. I would like to personally invite you to our brunch this weekend... Hello Everyone. I have some GREAT news The brunch has been scheduled and the room reserved. I am sending you the details, feel free to share with your other weight loss buddies that are interested. Below you will find the details: Location: Brooklyn Park Branch library @ 1 East 11th Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21225 (Meeting Room) Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Date: 12/3/2005 - Saturday Menu: Each person will bring their favorite breakfast, lunch or brunch item. Serving size should feed at least 10, Drinks will be provided...Coffee, Juice and cola's. In addition to the brunch we would like to bring out the holiday season by having a gift exchange. If you would like to participate (completely up to you, if you bring a gift you get a gift) here is how it works... Bring a gift appropriate for both male or female in the amount of $10.00. Use your imagination and be creative. During the brunch those who are participating in the exchange will gather round and begin to exchange gifts. How does it work? All of the gifts are put together in a Santa pile, who goes first? We will start with the person who has had surgery first and work our way around to our newbie's as we call everyone. The first person chooses a gift - opens the gift and shows everyone. The next person chooses a gift BUT before opening the gift he/she can either keep their gift or exchange it with the person before them and so on. The game is very fun and known to bring out a lot of laughs. This day is not an official meeting, we will not sit in a circle and formally discuss our surgeries and life thereafter, this day will be very informal, a day where we can introduce ourselves to many individuals and choose our topics of conversation. Just a day of fun spent with fellow WLS buddies. Feel free to bring your before & after pictures Please email me with your menu item just for my own peace of mind in what we will have to serve. I am very excited to see everyone, both old & new, Please RSVP to me via email for this day. It will help to have headcount when setting up the room. See you all real soon ~ If you have any questions what so ever, just ask Patty