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ButterflyLady
on 6/13/08 3:16 am - Jacksonville, AR

Thanks Willa, this is great info...I'm not actually moving that way until May 2009...But I hope to meet many of you then! Jami

willa
on 6/13/08 3:03 am - southern, OH

Lap Band on 07/18/07

Topic: RE: Moving to South WV

Hi I actually would look into buying or renting in Oh that is just across the river from Huntington and the cities are south Point, Chesapeake and Proctorville all has rural areas that are nice and low taxes I personally think South Point is the best schools but I know in my heart that the Chesapeake school system has alot more for the kids both in class and out there are alsways some thing going on at those schools. Hope to see you at one of the support group meetings they are the first Mondays of every month at 6 pm and they are usually very inform....al and fun In July we are having what they call a second chance prom and if it is anything like the Christmas party it will be super great. hope this helps some what willa

ButterflyLady
on 6/13/08 1:59 am - Jacksonville, AR

Lap Band on 03/25/08

Topic: RE: Moving to South WV

Thanks Willa, I'll be on the lookout for jobs in the Huntington area. What are some rural area towns that you would recommend to look into? Thanks for Dr. Neace's name; I'll look him and practice up and check him out.. Thanks, Jamie

willa
on 6/13/08 1:48 am - southern, OH

Lap Band on 07/18/07

Topic: RE: Moving to South WV

I would highly suggest Huntington and for the dr Dr. Neace is great and his staff is so knowlegdable and friendly..... 2 of them has had WLS themselves so they know what they are talking about. The schools are good there are plenty of Wal Marts around teehee plus close to several malls churches are plentiful and it is so pretty in the Spring and Autumn but taxes are high for city living but since you are looking for rural it wont be so bad and there is a federal building here Va Admin and a VA hosp. so if you work for any of these groups you would be close to home

ButterflyLady
on 6/13/08 12:10 am - Jacksonville, AR

Lap Band on 03/25/08

Topic: RE: Moving to South WV

Where exactly is Elkview?

butterjoy
on 6/13/08 12:06 am - Elkview, WV

RNY on 11/03/08

Topic: RE: Moving to South WV

I LOVE LIVING IN ELKVIEW!! IT IS COUNTRY BUT, HAS THE CONVENIENCE OF CITY SUCH AS STORES, SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES.

* Our family is a circle of love and strength. With every birth and every union, the circle grows. Every joy shared adds more love. Every obstacle faced together makes the circle stronger. The love of a family is life's greatest blessing.
I have reached my goal!

ButterflyLady
on 6/12/08 11:21 pm - Jacksonville, AR

Lap Band on 03/25/08

Topic: Moving to South WV

We are planning to move to Southern WV next year. I need some help... I've never been to WV but have done some research online and WV seems the best bet for me and my family. I like the average temperatures there in the summer!!! I work for the Federal Government and want to transfer. I have a 10 year old son, too. Where is the best area in Southern WV to live? Beckley, Charleston, Huntington, Summersville? We want to live in the country somewhat; buy a house with 2 or 3 acres; does anyone have any suggestions about this area & the school systems? I also had Lap-Band March of this year & need suggestions for a good bariatric doctor. Thanks in advance for all your help in this matter... Jamie

bethsmith
on 6/10/08 1:51 pm - Oak Hill, WV

RNY on 11/13/03

Topic: Beckley WLS Support Grp Mtg 6/16/08

Hi everyone!

The Beckley WLS Support Group meeting will be held on Monday, June 16, from 7:00-9:00pm at Raleigh General Hospital on Harper Road, Beckley. Guests are welcome and everyone is encouraged to attend! We now meet in the new Education Center (located on the Kroger-side of the hospital towards the rear of the lot). You will see a wheelchair ramp and some steps leading to a glass door. There is parking to the rear of the building, as well as in the main parking lot.

This month: We are hosting a special guest on Monday. Jennifer Smoot, the buyer for Colony Drug in Beckley, will be attending to talk with us about Colony Drug and some of their products. For those who aren't familiar with her, Jennifer was the product buyer for the Healthy Life Market at Drug Emporium. Colony Drug hired her shortly after Drug Emporium closed. She is now stocking their shelves not only with their regular items, but also with some of the products we have been missing from Drug Emporium (such as individual packs of protein supplements and Ostrim sticks, with over 13 grams of protein per stick). Jennifer wants us to know that if you have specific product wants and needs, she will do her very best to fulfill them. This will certainly save some gas $$ for those of us making special trips to Charleston. So bring your list!

Also, if his schedule will permit it, Arnie Vaughn, Registered Dietitian for Colony Drug, will try to attend. He will review some information about nutrition and talk about some of the programs and tests available at Colony Drug. Colony Drug has a weight loss program that stresses lifestyle changes, as well as low-cost, on-site health testing.

We will also have regular discussion about weight-loss surgery, food, plastic surgery, and anything important to you!

Clothing Exchanges: You are welcome to bring any clothes that no longer fit you to give to others that might be able to use them. You do not have to bring clothing to take clothing, and bringing clothing is not required.

Restaurant cards for Dr. Shin and Dr. Stickler's patients (as well as some other area doctors) will be available for anyone who needs one. If you need a card for a specific doctor, please email me with your doctor's name, address and telephone number.

You can view our monthly calendar by visiting our support group website at http://www.geocities.com/beckleywlssg/ 2008 meeting dates are also listed below.

Looking forward to seeing you Monday!

Beth [email protected]

********************************************************* Beth Smith Beckley Weight Loss Surgery Support Group Support Group links: Email: [email protected] Website: www.geocities.com/beckleywlssg Yahoo Group: health.groups.yahoo.com/group/beckleywlssg

2008 Beckley WLS Support Group meeting dates (If Raleigh County Schools are cancelled due to weather the day of our meeting or the following day, the meeting is cancelled also.) January 14, 2008 February 11, 2008 March 24, 2008 April 14, 2008 May 12, 2008 June 16, 2008 - Guest Speaker(s) from Colony Drug July 14, 2008 August 18, 2008 September 15, 2008 October 27, 2008 November 17, 2008 December 15, 2008 (Christmas Party)

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Beth Smith