Looking for a support group

Good morning. My name is Tom Pahula and I had RNY in July 2006. I was 290 and lost 120. I was down to 167 but looked too thin. So I leveled out at about 175 which was great. That is when I lived in FL and had a GREAT support group and was able to stay on track. Well I had to move to GA a year ago (I love GA BTW) and have a very challenging daily routine. I live in Gray, GA (close to Macon) and work in Atlanta. So I drive 160 miles round trip each day. I tried to find a support group in my (home) area but with no luck. I have been slowly gaining weight. I am now at 199 and not very happy. I had to deal with numerous medical issues when weighing 290. I was taking 14 pills a day. Now only 4. Had a heart attack in 2002. Won't go in to all that now.  I am really getting worried about this weight gain. It has been 3 years and I hear and read about a lot of horror stories of those who have had the RNY surgery regaining all their weight. I can NOT do that. Especially for health reasons. My biggest problem is I deal with some work political issues dealing with lunches. I have to eat out everyday and the choices I am given are not the best. I try to do good but when you are eating at fast food spots it is hard. I use to eat lunch in FL everyday at Boston Market and have a kids meal. It was great. But no Boston Markets around here or my home. :>( Well enough for now. Any help you can provide is appreciated.  
Sorry for the long post. My main question is there any support groups around Gray, GA?

Thanks, Have a great day.     Thanks,
Tom

Tom,

I don't know if you have tried the GA board but there is an active group on the Southside in Stockton. 

Can't help you much since I live 25 miles north of ATL.

Thanks. I found one in Stockbridge which is on my way home from work. Will try that one and see how it goes. Have a great day and Happy Thanksgiving to all.

Stockbridge!  Thank you!  I knew there was a "stock" in there somewhere!

Nothing beats meeting with actual people but there is always someone here to help if you need it.

Would moving closer to Atlanta solve many of your problems...including the weight.  If you weren't tired from the commute you could exercise more...

I don't know about the support groups, but I suggest that you may want to bring your own lunch in an insulated lunch box.  I know they make fairly small soft ones.  You can make a salad if you want with meat and fruit for dessert.