Anyone attend the monthly support groups provided by New Life WLS?

So I had surgery with Dr. Rita Anderson in December and I remember them telling me they had monthly support meetings for the patients.  I was wondering if anyone here attends them and what goes on at the meetings?  I haven't went to any kind of support group, as I haven't really felt I needed it, but I was wondering what kinds of things do they discuss at these meetings?  I was also wondering when do they hold them each month?

Thanks in advance!

Hey Brad, myself, Wonderling and Tony attend the support group meetings.  The one that is held the 2n d Thursday of every month is held at Kettering Hospital and is chaired by Dr. Rita's staff. It is mostly a social meeting with participants telling about their month, asking questions, and getting to know each other.  Some of us meet prior to the meeting and get a bit to eat; we find out about that on Tony's group Shed and Share.

the other support group meeting is for all WLS patients *(as is the first one) but this one seems to attract more people.  I find it more informative as there is an actual topic which is discussed as well as the social aspect.  That meeting is held on the 3rd Monday of every month.  The next meeting is the 19th and it is held at the WLS  cneter at 1956 E. Whipp Road in Kettering.
The meeting on Monday is Emotional and Relational adjustment following Surgery.   I will defintey be thee and so will Ohiogirl4life and many others.  It is at  7:00 .pm

Hope to meet you in person and see you there.
Janet

Cool, thanks for the info.  i am going out of town over night tomorrow and not sure what time I will get back on Monday, but if I am able, i will try to make it.  It may have to wait until the next one.  But I will do my best :)  thanks for the info!

Janet, did you just start attending Shed & Share this past month?  I have been going since they started it (I was one of the people who helped get it off the ground, in fact), and ususally go to dinner beforehand, but I'm embarrased to say that I don't recognize your name or photo... (but I was not there last month) 

Lora

We met at the hospital for dinner last month.  I have gone to the meeting at Kettering the last two months. 

I live 3 hours away from the support group, but have never made it there. Maybe I can schedule my 1 year out appt to coincide with the July meeting...

Cool, I will try to make it!

There is the Shed & Share (which I attend) the 2nd Thurs of each month and then there are two offered by the Kettering Weight Loss program itself (which I do not attend), so you ahve plenty of choices depending on what you are looking for.

Lora

The Shed and Share I am referring to is with the Kettering Weight Loss Group. ****rogirl ,I do not see you name on that group?  

Lora was there 2 meetings ago at Dr. Andersons... she was to the right of me.  (and you were to the left of me (next to Diana)