support group

Hi just moved to the area. I'm at Fort Meade, MD. I am looking for a support group in my area. IF any one knows please tell me. I need to get back on track with the weight loss. Thanks, linda

Hi Linda. I live close to Ft Meade. My dh is stationed there. I go to a support group at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in DC. It's the second Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM. There are a lot of us there. This meeting is open to family members too. DC isn't too bad of a drive, only 40 minutes for me and I go down 29. Let me know if you want more information, directions, etc. [email protected] They also have a Lifestyles and Viewpoints meeting on the other Thursdays of the month at 6:00 PM. That is mostly just for those that have had surgery or are having surgery. It's to help with beginning new/reinforcing good habits (food choices, exercise, etc) and also psycological issues that may arrise. I hope we can meet sometime. I will be having surgery on March 15th. I can hardly wait. But I am glad that it is finally happening. Talk to you soon. Robin S.

Robin - We are rebuilding a support group in the Pasadea/Glen Burnie area. The first meeting is Wednesday, Feruary 8th at 6:30 pm. If you would like to join us, please email me privately for directions. - Heather

Thank you Heather. Glen Burnie is much more managible. I am not going to make it on Feb 8. I have a mandatory meeting for work that night. However, I would like to attend your meetings so please let me know when the next one is. Thanks again. Robin S.

Robin - Send me your email address and I will include it in the distribution list for the group. My email address is [email protected]. - Heather

Linda, St. Agnes has a wonderful support group which is a few miles down off of 95. It's the first and 3rd Wednesday of the month. the Post op meeting is held at 6pm on the first Wednesday of the month and then regular support group for pre and post ops is at 7 on both of the Wednesdays. I hope to see you there. Denise

Hi Linda, I'm at Fort Meade too !! My surgery is scheduled Feb. 17, at Johns Hopkins. They also have a support group. Cynthia

Hello Linda - We are in the process of rebuilding a support group in the Pasadena/Glen Burnie area, which is close to Ft. Meade. We would love to have you join us, the first meeting is on Wednesday, February 8th at 6:30 pm. Feel free to email me if you have have questions or would like to attend. - Heather

Hi Linda, there's one tomorrow night in Bowie. They meet the last Tues of the month at 7pm (at 2191 Defense Hwy suite 201). I'm going to try to make it for the first time to check it out tomorrow night. Maybe I'll see you there. pat

Hi! I work at Fort Meade as well and I am scheduled for surgery on June 7th. I am a teacher so financially I had to wait until the school year was almost over. My husband had WLS 5 years ago and went from 500 to 250. But he is a man with few emotions. It would be great to have a person to talk with and a support group closer. Once a month, I have to go to Franklin Square for my surgeon's required support group meeting, but I'd rather develop ties closer to my work and home.