Do you know of any support meetings in the Jefferson City area?

I'm looking for a support group in the Jefferson City area. I had Lapband surgery a few years ago and have come to a stand still on my weight loss and STILL need to lose 50 lbs. I think I need to attend support meetings to get me energized. Thanks, Debbie Quick

Debbie... I know that there IS one located in Jefferson City as I have visited it a few times while my good friend Betty Myers was still living in Jeff. Betty lived there for a couple of years and I believe she knows the folks that are associated with that group. Drop her a line and I'm sure that she would be more than happy to help you out! Elizabeth~

Hi Debbie, You can go to the Support Groups tab at the top right of the page and check out OH support groups. It is a great resource for locating support groups. If you're ever in the Springfield, Missouri area, we have a great one at St. John's and would love to have you with us. Our program is now performing lapbands so you'd love it! Until you locate a support group or if you ever have any questions, please let me know anytime. I'm the leader of our support group here and am a trained ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and am available to you or anyone. Thanks, Cathy ObesityHelp Support Group Specialist

Debbie... I don't believe that the Jeff City group is listed on the OH website so it would be best to contact Betty for the information. I'm sure that they are still in existence (hopefully) since they have been for quite a long time, even prior to Betty having surgery. I'm sure if you drop her a line she will get in touch with you! As for getting RE engergized.. there are a BUNCH of folks here on the OH website that take their WLS very seriously with proper nutrition and exercise as well as a non nonense mental approach in order to be successful. Drop a line on the main board... one good role model that I can think of off the tip of my "fingers" is MsDolly... she is just the sweetest girl and she really does a wonderful job with her postop lifestyle. I just can't say enough good things about her. I know after posting this I will have more folks to recommend you to... and as they come to me I will pass them on ! Best wishes.. Elizabeth~

Debbie, Another option for you is to post on the Leader Board Message Board. This is a Board that members can use to ask questions and obtain support by trained ObesityHelp Support Group Leaders. It is a great resource provided by ObesityHelp. The link is: http://www.obesityhelpchapters.com/messageboard Also, keep hanging out with us here on the Missouri Board too. You'll get a huge amount of support and friendship from everyone on this Board too. Feel free to contact me anytime! Cathy ObesityHelp Support Group Specialist

Debbie: Unfortunately the Obesity Help support group link does not list the support group that meets in Jefferson City. It meets I believe the Coca Cola Building on the first Monday of every month. It is usually listed in the News Tribune when it meets. I hope this helps. btw...I have tried several times to get it listed on the support groups page of Obesity Help when I was there but it never got listed. It is a pretty good group....also there are a couple that meet in Columbia. Now those are listed on this website. I hope this helps Betty Myers Former Jeff City resident now in St. Louis

Thanks for all the responses! I'll watch the paper for the group meeting in JC and check out one of the Columbia groups. I think a group meeting will really help me. I've been checking out this board for a while and you all seem to be very supportive. I'll be back!!! Thanks again... DebbieQ