1st Barix Saturday support group tomorrow! Who will I see???

Hopefully Dennis doesn't think I'm stepping on his toes!  Just a reminder!

As announced at the last Barix post-op meeting the Barix First Saturday meetings will commence on November 1.  We will hold these new meetings on the first Saturday of every month. That's this Saturday.

They will be open to pre-ops and post-ops, Lap-Banders and RNY'ers. This new meeting will be posted here and on the Barix messageboards and promoted at the Langhorne clinic. In addition Barix will generate a mass mailing to all Barix Langhorne patients.
We are the only Barix location doing additional meetings like this and the size of our groups along with our popularity is larger than at any other Barix location. Our starting schedule will be 12P - 4P to start (but may expand) and we'll break into smaller groups based on what our large group wants.

Grouped by stage or type:

Pre-Op - 6 month
6 month - 12 month
1 year and over 
Lap-Bander Group
Mens Group

And/or grouped by topic are only 2 possibilities. We distributed a survey Wednesday night for your feedback. We'll query that data in the coming weeks.

These meetings have come about because of the huge need we have to supply:

More support than a once a month meeting will provide.
More time to provide meaningful support.
More groups offered to help intensify the focus while creating a more manageable group size.
A more convenient time for many who aren't able to attend on mid-week night.

We will continue to hold our 2nd Tuesday pre-op and 3rd Wednesday post-op meetings. 

Shauna Dhoble will be the SG Leader Coordinator for this first meeting. She will be the point person for the leaders who will lead our groups for the first meeting.

I truly can't wait to see those who are coming tomorrow!  I haven't seen some of you since APRIL!

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Hey Mary,
You've got to be kiddin'.
We are a fun-lovin' helpful group and I always appreciate the help I get here Everyday.
Love the reminder from you and besides I wouldn't want to be accused of getting
EVERYONE SO EXCITED! 
Actually, I can live with that.
See ya there!         

Dennis

I'll be there! This will be my first Barix post-op meeting and I can't wait. The Wednesday meetings are just too difficult for me to attend but this one is working out wonderfully - and after the meeting I can visit some friends who live locally, so it'll be a good day.

I'm thinking we might have as many people tomorrow as they're having at the Phillies festivities today!! LOL! Okay - maybe not THAT many, but I think there will be a big group.

Is anyone bringing clothing to exchange or give? I have several bags of good stuff in size L that I can't wear (yet) but somebody else might be able to wear now.

Thanks - Kathy

Hi Kathy,
I look forward to seeing you there.
I hit the Barix messageboard and the ladies who hang there will be coming and Lyn from that board will also be bringing clothing.

I'm trying desperately to be able to move some things around so I can attend at least part of the day.  I have persuaded two of my co-workers to attend.  They are not Barix patients, so I hope that's okay.  They are both 4+ years out and desperately need support because they have both gained some of their weight back.  I know they will be in great hands if I can't make it.

Sure Eileen,
It's okay for your colleagues to join us.
We all understand how huge the need for support is.

Thanks Dennis.  I know they were feeling a little uncomfortable but I told them how wonderful you all are.  I'll be sure to share your response with them.

Looking forward to seeing you and everyone else for our first Sat. mtg.

Arlene 

Hi Mary,
 I will be there tomorrow!
Tammy

Mary,
I hope to be there for part of the day atleast!