New Springfield MO Support Group for Men

bigal2029
on 6/5/07 12:54 pm - Springfield, MO

NEW SPRINGFIELD SUPPORT GROUP FOR MEN THE MEN’S LOCKER ROOM

The meeting’s will be open to any men, and male support persons who have had or are considering having bariatric surgery of any kind and at any hospital. Meetings will be held the second Tuesday of each month starting June 12, 2007 at the Springfield Fire/Police Station #6 in the Community Room. located at 2620 W. Battlefield from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

We will provide education, information, and support on weight loss surgery We will have Guest Speakers, and Free Nutritional Samples. And Complimentary issues of OH Magazine

This will be an opportunity for just the guys to share there triumphs, difficulties, and concerns of bariatric surgery. All conversations will be held in the strictest of confidence. What happens in the locker room stays in the locker room.

I look forward to seeing everyone Tuesday.

Also don’t forget the St. John's Bariatric Surgery Program's New Beginnings Support Group. They will be meeting on the Second Monday of each month at the St. John’s Surgery Center, Classroom 4B, 1229 E. Seminole, Springfield, Missouri. They meet from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. This meeting is open to both Men and Woman.

Alan Hartman Meeting Facilitator Obesity Help .Com Certified Support Group Leader, and Bariatric RNY weight loss surgery patient.

Alan Hartman
Obesity Help. Com Certified Support Group Leader.

OH groups leader of the Men's Locker Room Support Group
Come join the Men’s Locker Room online support group. A place where only us guys can post and talk. www.obesityhelp.com/group/bigal2029_group

Proud to be in the “Before and After photo section in OH Magazine. (September/October 2009) and in the May 2010 issue of 417 Magazine (Losing it)

Cathy W.
on 6/4/07 10:19 am, edited 6/4/07 10:21 am

RNY on 10/21/01

Hi Alan, Congratulations on your new support group. I am so happy for you. Very exciting news. I know how hard you've worked in your support group leader training to make this happen. I appreciate your decision and commitment as a post-op and a support group leader. Congratulations and all the best to you and your support group members! Cathy ObesityHelp Staff and Support Group Program Specialist St. John's Support Group Leader

Cathy

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nene1940
on 6/4/07 10:56 pm - pomona, MO

RNY on 01/09/07

Allen it is so good to hear from you..you look so good in your picture, how much have you lost? I have lost 72 pds and feeling great...that is great you are starting a mens group I know you will do good at it.....God Bless you....Vesta

nene1940

Jimmy
on 6/5/07 12:56 pm - North Platte, NE

Lap Band on 06/09/05

Dear Alan,

I wish you well on your new support group for the for a male support group I hope you have a good turnout. Be keep us inform on your turnout remember things don't happen over night. I have all the faith in your new leadership in the men support group. If you would you can let us know through the NEBRASAKA board. jimmy

Until Next Time, jimmy
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Cathy W.
on 6/5/07 1:22 pm

RNY on 10/21/01

Hi Jimmy, Nice to see you visiting on the MO Board. From our Leader group, to Nebraska and now Missouri, you're a busy guy!! Always nice to see your posts and e-mails, along with your regular guest appearances at my training sessions...LOL. Cathy

Cathy

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adamsamah
on 6/5/07 11:29 pm - Nixa, MO

RNY on 12/26/06

Alan, Way to go. Good for you. I think a Men's group will be wonderful and you'll do a great job. Lana

Adamsamah, Lana
"WLS is about making better choices, a healthier lifestyle and seeing how little you can eat. Portion control is the key to all weight loss surgeries. Bottom line - it isn't how much you can eat - it is how little you can eat."