I am so very excited....

Sure, I don't know what all to expect, but the end result will be worth it. I am just beginning my process and would welcome any information and insight from anyone willing to share. I do have one question. Are there any local support groups here in Oklahoma City? It is nice to know this is a journey I will not have to walk alone

Have you picked a surgeon? Living Our Dreams meets the 3rd Saturday at 11:00 at Norman Regional Hospital. New Beginnings out of Edmond Memorial meets twice a month I believe but I'm not sure of their schedule. Mercy also has a support group, but again, I'm not sure of their schedule. There are also support group meetings on Tuesday evenings at Norman Regional but I think they only meet every other Tuesday. I'm sure others will chime in and make additions and corrections to what I've told you here. Good luck with your journey!! Happy thoughts, Va 5' 3.5" 232/147/1?? -85 pounds -78 inches

Thank you so much. I have decided on Dr. Henry Pearce and Edmond Medical Center. Listen, is it natural to be scared? I mean I have been obese for so long that even the prospect of getting my weight off as exciting as it is, is equally overwhelming. Ofcourse, if I wasn't afraid I wouldn' be human. Happy thoughts to you as well Trena

Hi Trena. OKC New Beginnings meets at Edmond Hospital on the 4th Thursday of the month. Our next meeting is on the 28th. Please join us. We start at 5:45 pm until 8:00 pm. We also have a meeting on the 2nd Saturday of the month at Physicians Hospital on the southside of OKC. It is very natural to be scared. Come to our meeting, we would love to have you and you can get some questions answered. Hope to see you Thursday. ps. our meeting are in the Ambulatory Care Center at Edmond Hospital in classroom 1. Leanne

Thanks Leanne, I will be there and look forward to meeting you! Have a great day! Trena

Hi Trena, The Mercy Support Meeting meets the 1st Thursday of each month at 5:30 pm. Email me if you'd like directions. We'd love to have you. Lori Lap RNY 3/30/04 Mercy Hosptial Dr. R Cullen Thomas -120 lbs!!!

Hi Lori, Congratulations on your success. I would love directions to the support group. Interesting enough, I am in between both Mercy and Edmond Medical Center. I hope it will be okay to check out several support groups. I admittingly need all the support I can get Have a great day! Trena

I just found out the meeting has been rescheduled for the month of November and will not be 11-4-04 but 11-11-04, but nevertheless, the meeting is at 5:30 in the Conference center, which if you go in the main entrance of the hospital you go down stairs or use the elevator and you'll be able to find us. If you get lost, just ask one of the volunteers and they'll be able to get you to the right place. I look forward to meeting you... please feel free to email me privately and we can exchange phone numbers if you'd like... Lori