New to Ohio Boards

I am new to Springfield Ohio just moved here from Minnesota and wanted to join this state board. I had a very large Obesity Help support group up there and hoping and can find some here as well. I am almost 2 years out and down over 120 pounds. If any one knows of and support groups in my area or coffee groups please let me know.
Thanks and I look forward to getting to know everyone :)
Jennifer

Hi Jennifer, welcome!

We have a great support group at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, and I think that's the closest "organized" group around, although there might be other small groups?

We have nearly four a month, at MVH the second Tues of every month, which will be next week, and others at Good Samaritan North (a smidge closer on a Saturday) and Miami Valley South (far for you but on Saturday). 

It's at 6:30 next Tuesday if you want to come, I'll be there!  My WLS BFF Gwen hosts the RNY group, she's awesome.  We have a speaker for an hour, then breakout groups by surgery type.  Deb Anderson is the program manager, surgeons Dr. Donavan Teel (hottie!), Dr. John Maguire and Dr. Siddiqui.  I do seminars for the group (as Lap-Band patient) and I love the support groups.  A bunch of us go out afterward every month too..........

PM me if you are interested.    :-)  Kernie C

Thanks Kernie Tuesday sounds great I have a friend from Springfield who has had RNY as well and will come with me she is looking for support as well.

That's great Jennifer, I'll see you there, I look just like my avie but with glasses.....my hair's still the same.

Gwen is really truly a great leader, she had her RNY in August 2005 and lost over 130 lbs.......she's adorable.   She's fun. 

Not real close to you but a big WELCOME!!!!!!!!!!!!
There are several informal groups in Dayton that get toghether keep checking and you'll get the info.
There is also the fromal groups that meet at Kettering Hospital
http://www.newlifesurgery.com/free-seminars.htm#weightlosscl ub
Robin

Great I will look into the info :) And Thank you

Hi Jennifer!

We're actually meeting up for dinner tonight at Buffalo Wild Wings in Town & Country Shopping Center (Kettering) near Trader Joes.  We're meeting up at 5:30 and then heading to Dr. Andersons office in Kettering for our Shed and Share meeting.   The meeting is patient driven and REALLY fun.  (versus meetings driven by counselors who look over a clip board the entire time lol)

There are also meetings the 3rd Monday of the month at the Ketterng Weight Loss facility in Kettering (not sure of the address... they just got a new facility)

If you're free tonight you should swing by and join us for dinner!

PM me if you want my cell number or more details.

Welcome to Dayton!

Tony

Tonight sounds fun but not sure if I can make it. I will let you know if things change though. Thanks,
Jennifer

 Hi, Jennifer. I, too, am new to this board. I also had a large support group on the IN board. I am not sure where Springfield is to where I am located, but I just wanted to say hi and welcome to the board as well. Hopefully we can liven this board up like we were used to on our previous state boards. From what I have read, everyone on here is just as nice as can be too! 
Congrats on being down as much as you are! I will be 2 years out in December, and I am down 160! Isn't it great!
Have a great day and take care!

Springfield is close to Dayton. It looks like you are quite a bit east from here. I look forward to liven up this board as well.
Jennifer