Grand Rapids - GHP - Support Group?

Pekoecat
on 11/4/09 10:32 pm
Good Morning everyone.
I was wondering if anyone here attends the Grand Health Partners support group meetings?
I think they are Thursdays.
Angela
Guate Wife
on 11/5/09 1:31 am - Grand Rapids, MI

I don't.  I find their "topics" to be somewhat bizzare.  I would prefer a support group that is more interactive, instead of the format they use.  Afterwards, people tend to linger & chat, but I have yet to encounter another DSer there, so really can't relate or contribute on a personal level.

Of course, I am always available for a group gathering of DSers!

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Highest Known Weight  =  370#  /  59.7 bmi  @  5'6"

Current Weight  =  168#  /  26.4 bmi  :  fluctuates 5# either way  @  5'7"  /  more than 90% EWL
Normal BMI (24.9)  =  159#:  would have to compromise my muscle mass to get here without plastics, so this is not a goal.


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Pekoecat
on 11/5/09 4:41 am
Hi Kimberley
I told the PA last week that I didn't think I'd find their group to be of interest to me.
He didn't seem too concerned that I wasn't going.
However, he wasn't happy when I also told him I wouldn't be seeing their Nutritionist at that time (my 6 week appt.).
Angela
yes4Jess
on 11/7/09 4:41 am - somewhere, MI
I wish I could go to GHP lol   Ive given up tryign to get that funded though... ah well.

I am actually in Lansing but you know... at some point people could jsut make their own support groups and meet heck even once a month I think...  I would love to come... I have not had surgery yet but hanging with people who have been where I am and have gone through what I will go through... that can only be good for me I would think.  :)
5'5" HW-344 (10/4/09) SW-295 (10/7/10) CW-161 GW-144
Never give up, Never surrender! ~Galaxy Quest

First person to tell me I took the "easy" way out is getting a black eye!
      
Eileen Briesch
on 11/7/09 5:26 am - Evansville, IN
I went for awhile when they were MMPC, but they were at night and I work nights so I quit going. And I didn't like the formal format either ... I'd like something that was more informal, where I could chat with people and share problems, insights, etc.

I've had better success with the online support I've gotten from people I've met here and on the Over-50 forum.

Eileen Briesch

lap rny 6-29-04

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jaellie
on 11/7/09 9:36 pm
At my 6th month appointment at GHP, Nancy said she is pushing  for a DS support group at least bi-annual.  It may be a great opportunity to educate the Nuts on DS and build a greater support system here in MI. 



 
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