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Topic: RE: If you are looking for a support group in Columbia
Hello Everyone
If you are looking for a support group. Look no further. It is open to anyone considering surgery or has had surger, The information is below. It does not matter where you are having or had surgery
Support Group – The group meets the second and fourth Monday of each month from 12–1 p.m.at the Weight Mangement Center and the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 6:30–8 p.m. in Meeting Room 2 of the Breast Health Center (1501 Sumter St., Columbia, SC 29201). For more information, call 803-376-5982.
It is open to anyone who is considering surgery or has had surgery no matter where you had surgery. I hope to see you guys there
If you are looking for a support group. Look no further. It is open to anyone considering surgery or has had surger, The information is below. It does not matter where you are having or had surgery
Support Group – The group meets the second and fourth Monday of each month from 12–1 p.m.at the Weight Mangement Center and the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 6:30–8 p.m. in Meeting Room 2 of the Breast Health Center (1501 Sumter St., Columbia, SC 29201). For more information, call 803-376-5982.
It is open to anyone who is considering surgery or has had surgery no matter where you had surgery. I hope to see you guys there
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Topic: RE: If you are looking for a support group in Columbia
Thanks Sumter is 30-45 min from Ft Jackson where we are stationed so Columbia is closest but if I ever come down that way I will check it out
Topic: RE: If you are looking for a support group in Columbia
Good luck to you and I am so excited for you! I was trying to use Palmetto Health but they have a waiting list for medicaid. They only do 12 per year and 9 have been completed already for this year and next year, I was told , has a huge list waiting already. So please pray for me as I look for another surgeon. Keep in touch and let me know how things are going!!!
Topic: RE: Newbie
Skinnyagain77 I too am a "lightweight" being 5'5 and 225 I hear the exact same things...Not on here though!! Good luck and I pray it's amazing for you! My surgery is Wednesday! 
im slightly nervous!
im slightly nervous! Topic: RE: If you are looking for a support group in Columbia
My surgery is at Fort Gordon in GA on wednesday I look forward to joining you all in support after the surgery!
Topic: RE: Newbie
Hello ladies 
I am a newbie also. I've only been considering WLS for the past few months but my s/o is totally against it. So I'm secretly researching VSG and praying I can have it SOONER than later. My insurance company requirements does not qualify me, sadly. Presently, I'm what the forum calls a "lightweight." I'm 236lbs 5'7" I know some may say oh you're not that heavy. You can work it off but believe me I have tried and succeeded but it all comes back and bring guests to the fat party. I'm tired of starving myself, popping diet pills, injecting hcg, etc. This disservice to my body needs to stop once and for all. My entire family is either obese or morbidly obese. I don't want to go down the same road. I love myself enough to want help. I am so thankful I won't have to take this trip alone. Thank God this forum is here and filled with supportive people.
I am a newbie also. I've only been considering WLS for the past few months but my s/o is totally against it. So I'm secretly researching VSG and praying I can have it SOONER than later. My insurance company requirements does not qualify me, sadly. Presently, I'm what the forum calls a "lightweight." I'm 236lbs 5'7" I know some may say oh you're not that heavy. You can work it off but believe me I have tried and succeeded but it all comes back and bring guests to the fat party. I'm tired of starving myself, popping diet pills, injecting hcg, etc. This disservice to my body needs to stop once and for all. My entire family is either obese or morbidly obese. I don't want to go down the same road. I love myself enough to want help. I am so thankful I won't have to take this trip alone. Thank God this forum is here and filled with supportive people. 
Topic: RE: Newbie
Hi! congrats on the beginning of the rest of your life! fortunately i don't have to deal with insurance hurdles because my sc state insurance will not cover it. so im self pay and will be getting the sleeve at the end of august done by dr washington in conway, sc. i'm in myrtle beach, sc. let me know if i can answer any questions for ya and again, welcome!
warmly,
Kendall
warmly,
Kendall
starting weight: 341, goal weight: 150, 1st goal: 250, 2nd goal: 199, final goal: 150
Topic: RE: Newbie
Dee,
I am new too. I am on my 2nd month of a 6 month dr supervised diet (required by my insurance) so that I can get approved for WLS. I will be using Dr. Gersin in Charlotte, NC. I used to live down in Aiken and my husband worked in Augusta, GA for many years. I am now in Fort Mill. Good luck with your journey. I know we will both do great!
~Kim
I am new too. I am on my 2nd month of a 6 month dr supervised diet (required by my insurance) so that I can get approved for WLS. I will be using Dr. Gersin in Charlotte, NC. I used to live down in Aiken and my husband worked in Augusta, GA for many years. I am now in Fort Mill. Good luck with your journey. I know we will both do great!
~Kim
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You must make a choice to take a chance or your life will never change.
Topic: RE: If you are looking for a support group in Columbia
The group meets the second and fourth Monday of each month from 12–1 p.m.at the Weight Mangement Center and the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 6:30–8 p.m. in Meeting Room 2 of the Breast Health Center (1501 Sumter St., Columbia, SC 29201). For more information, call 803-376-5982.
It is open to anyone who is considering surgery or has had surgery no matter where you had surgery. I hope to see you guys there
It is open to anyone who is considering surgery or has had surgery no matter where you had surgery. I hope to see you guys there
Topic: RE: If you are looking for a support group in Columbia
Thanks so much! I look forward to attending, I have attended the WLS seminar already but I will be attending the support meetings as well. Again, thanks for the information!
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