Support Groups

Hello all! I am new to the area and am looking for a support group to join. I had GBS on 7/22/09 and have lost 100lbs so far. I do however really miss the support from other that have had it. I am in the Brick area and would greatly appriciate any help!! thanks! Beth

Hopefully this link will be helpful

www.obesityhelp.com/forums/NJ/4061010/NJ-Support-Group-listing-as-of-Nov-10-2009/

Thank you so much!! I will surely be checking out the three in my area!!

The OCWLS Group has two locations -- one in Toms River and a smaller group in Lakewood.  Here is the schedule for 2010.

Ocean County Weight Loss Support Group (OCWLS)

Two Locations

Toms River:  Meets First Friday of Each Month 7-9 p.m.

Community Medical Center – Auditorium A

Hospital Drive & Route 37 West, Toms River, NJ

 

 Toms River 2010 Meeting Schedule

January 8^th

February 5^th

March 5^th

April 9^th

May 7^th

June 4^th

July 9^th

August 6^th

September 10^th

October 1^st

November 5^th

December 3^rd

 

 Lakewood 2010 Meeting Schedule

Lakewood:  Meets Third Monday of Each Month 7-9 p.m.

Kimball Medical Center

Center for Healthy Living

198 Prospect Street, Lakewood, NJ

 

 

January 18 (MLK Day)	July 19
February 15 (Presidents’)	August 16
March 15	September 20
April 19	October 18
May 17	November 15
June 21	December 20

 

 

The Ocean County Weight Loss Surgery (OCWLS) Support Group is a peer-to-peer group which is open to individuals who have undergone various types of weight loss surgery, or to those who are anticipating or planning this kind of lifestyle change.  Supportive family members and friends are also welcome.

Our group members have had their surgeries performed by various WLS surgeons and hospitals, and we are not affiliated with any specific WLS surgeon or hospital.

Pre-Registration is Not Required.  If you require any further information, feel free to contact me.

Note:  OCWLS Support Group employs a self-help model and does not give medical advice.  Any information provided and/or obtained during the meetings is for educational purposes only and is not intended nor recommended as a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care professional regarding any medical condition or treatment.