Help Please, I need a support group!!

Hi Folks, I am new to this board because I live in NJ, however, I will be moving back to NYC (Rego Park) on Oct. 15th and desperately need a support group to attend.  Presently I attend at least 3 peer group meeting per month and would like to continue this trend in Rego Park.  Anyone out there who can direct me to a support group meeting?  If not in Queens, maybe Nassau County. I really appreciate any help I can get because I need the support of others who can understand the reality of WLS. Be an angel, and let me know if you can help me out.  I thank you so much for any help I can get.

Hi Connie, Welcome to the board.   My surgeon has a support group once a month in Flushing.  It is at NYHQ the last Wed of every month. There is also a group that meets once a month called Queens Metro WLS, but I forget what their schedule is.  Lenny the leader of the group normally posts on the NY forum when the meeting is being held and where. I am sure there are others, but those are the two that I know of and have attended. Good luck to you! Sue

Hi Sue, thank you so much for answering so quickly.  At least I have a place to start.  I will also look out for Lenny who leads the Queens Metro WLS meeting.  Thanks again.

September 20, 2007 Monthly Support Meeting

Queens Metro Surgical Weight Loss Support Group

 

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Queensmetrowls/

 

The summer is over and many of us have had a hectic summer.  The meetings have various purposes.  Some of us catch up with old friends; others seek advice from others that have had weight loss surgery and newbies look for advice from those that have had surgery. Who else better understands you than another person that had weight loss surgery?

 

The focus of our meeting will be dealing with the return of old habits.  Old problems, new problems, all of us have different methods of coping.

 

 

The meeting location is:

Time 7:15 pm

C.A.P.

163-59 17TH Avenue Whitestone, NY 11357

Walk down the ramp There is ample street parking and easy access from Manhattan via express bus or the Queens Transit Line. Bring snacks if you want. Please CONFIRM IF YOU WANT TO ATTEND.  The meeting starts at 7:15 pm. Lenny [email protected]