Atlanta WLS Support Group?

Does anyone have any suggestions on a fun WLS support group in the Atlanta area? I had Gastric Bypass surgery 8 months ago and have lost 94 lbs, but I have yet to go to a support group meeting. I was recomended to a group by my surgeon, which was more of a nutrionist/medical/teaching group. I'm really looking for something that is both educational, but has a loose enough format to get to personally meet and connect with other post WLS people. Now that I am no longer so burdeoned by my weight, I am very eager to get out in the community and meet other people who I have things in common with, and can offer positive influences/ideas for my new healthy life. Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

I attend three different support groups.  The first one is at Atlanta Medical Center and it is sort of like you discribed.  But you would have to try it (or yours) to see if it is something you would like.  The second one is in Rockdale county.  It is a bit more informal.  We usually have a topic of discussion then a sharing free for all.  The third on is in Henry county.  I think iof this one as the most social.  Yes we do have topics of discussion but there is a lot of interaction amongst  all of us and we meet monthly for dinners and such.  In fact, we have a dinner planned for the 23rd of this month at the Olive Garden in Morrow @ Southlake Mall.  Famlies are welcome and will will meet at 6:30 pm.  We would love to have you.  I have found meeting people and socializing with them to be very helpful.  Just ask and I or someone else will give you the times and places for all of the above meetings.  Hope to meet you soon.

Hi Pat, Thank you so much for the information.  I ran the mapquest, and Rockdale is a bit of a ways for me, but I think I could do Henry county.  If you could please email me with some meeting times for the Henry county meeting and any additional info about the Olive Garden event that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Kristina

Kristina, Did you get your mail / PM?  I do hope to see you at one of our meetings. 

There is also a support group in Cobb county , just off Windy Hill Rd..I am  going on the third thursday of July...So i do not know what it is like, but will relate when I go..I see you were a BMI of 40.2 and that is about what I am..My surgery date is August 13th...Did you lose a lot at first?Or was it slower?A lot of people that have lower BMI 's say it is slower, so I would be interested in your experience.. Peace Trisha

I'm having WLS in September and would be interested in being a part of a support group.  I live in the Gwinnett County area.  Maybe we should consider establishing one.  Let me know....Congrats on your success thus far.  Did you have it lap or open?

Hey Did you ever find a support group in Gwinnett?  I also live in lawrenceville.  I am having my surgery June 27th and would love to find one.  Let me know if you have any luck.  Also maybe we could meet up and ride together to one of these far out places!! Mary

Atlanta Medical is having 2 of them this week. It was 3, but one was yesterday. Thursday June 14 Saturday  June 16.  If you want additional info let me know.  I do not have my packet in front of me, so I dont have the times right off hand. Good Luck! Nicole

ATLANTA MEDICAL IS A GREAT ONE FOR FREINDS AND INFORMATION COME SEE US

The next meeting for support group is this Sat June 16th at 9am.   All meetings are held at the Highland Athletic Club. Call 1-888-836-3848 for details. 303 Parkway Drive Ne  Atlanta, GA 30312 Please come and join us.  I will be there and so will PAT128 and another friend of ours Candy. Nicole