Kalamazoo Support Groups

 I had a RNY done at Borgess Medical Center on 9/14/10.  Has any one here gone to the support groups?  Are they worth the time?

Has any one taken advantage of the discount offered to the Borgess Bariatric patients at the Borgess health & Fitness Center?  If so, how much per month is it?

Thanks for your input!

Support groups are the best way to keep you on track with the issues that effect our emotions when it comes to eathing.
I am 3 years out and still go to support groups religiously. I go to the support group that deals with "head games" as that is the main thing that got me to be morbid obese.
If you're Dr. V's patient, you should know about Jen's group on the first Saturday of the month at Borgess. It is an awesome group. Everyone is so supportive of each other. Jen is a wonderful facilitator..
I haven't taken advantage of the discounnt, but I know of a lot who have. It's worth it. BHFC is sensitive to the obese person and has some of the best exercise specialists working there.
Deb

I am a regular at the support group ran by Borgess at the fitness center - it is on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm, Ben Blades is the leader, he is a bariatric nurse and works closely to Dr. Verseman, He is great - it is a good group, we always have some good discussions there!

I joined the fitness center and love it - I am looking for a workout buddy so let me know if you are interested, I can let you know of some of the good programs they have there for bariatric patients. For bariatric patients the membership fee is only $50, and then $53 a month - totally worth it!

Hope you decide to join our support group - looknig forward to meeting new peers!

Heather :)