Hey Brenda, Do you go to a support group? I would like to find out where the closest one to us is. I thought about checking out the Maryland board. We are close to them too. Just a thought. Michelle

Hi Brenda, Congradulations sounds like your are doing great. I pop in here on occasion and thought I would say HI. You will find there is not a lot of activity on this board. It comes and goes. I mainly stay on the mens board and this is the first time I have been here for a while. It looks like some people are trying to generate a little life though. I had Lap RNY on 12-14-07 and am doing great. I have had no complcations and like alot of people wish I had done this sooner. Have a Great Day! pan head

oops I guess it's bed time. good night.

Hi Everyone! (2007 meeting dates listed below - Also, please remember our BAD-WEATHER policy: If Raleigh County Schools are cancelled due to bad weather on the day of our meeting or the following day, the meeting is cancelled also.) The Beckley WLS Support Group meeting will be held on MONDAY, January 22, from 7:00-9:00pm at Raleigh General Hospital on Harper Road, Beckley. Our meeting location is in the Education Center (annex building on the Kroger side of RGH). Entrance is at the top of the wheelchair ramp. Guests are welcome and everyone is encouraged to attend! We now have a clothing exchange at each meeting. You are welcome to bring any clothes that no longer fit you and take home some that do. As you lose out of them, bring them back and exchange them for others! 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. Don't forget to bring a recipe (or two...or three) for our online group cookbook (or you can email them to us), a "before" picture (if you have one), or even bring some "before" clothes! You can view our monthly calendar by visiting our support group website at http://www.geocities.com/beckleywlssg/ The 2007 meeting dates are also listed below. Looking forward to seeing you Monday! Beth ------------------------------ 2007 Beckley WLS Support Group meeting dates (all Monday meetings): January 22, 2007 February 12, 2007 March 12, 2007 April 16, 2007 May 21, 2007 June 11, 2007 July 16, 2007 August 13, 2007 September 17, 2007 October 15, 2007 November 19, 2007 December 17, 2007 (If Raleigh County Schools are cancelled due to weather the day of our meeting or the following day, the meeting is cancelled also.) ------------------------------ If you would like to receive an email-reminder for the Beckley WLS Support Group Meeting, please email us at [email protected]

Lea: . I didn't know about what Amanda said. I will get in touch with her and ask her. I definately want to get a group started here. I have talked to several individuals here all post op that would like to attend also. I have tried to go to the meetings in Charleston myself. I made th December meeting, but couldn't make the January meeting. I agree the distance is an issue. It takes me at least an hour an half to get to charleston. I will repost when I find out more. Peg Miller