New to VA forum and OH.
I had RNY on October 13, 2009 and I have lost 71 lbs. I am new to the website and the forums. I was wondering if anyone attends support groups on a regular basis and if they have been helpful.
Also, I have been trying to find someone I met during the pre-op day at Potomac Hospital. Her name is Jean or Jeannie and she had surgery October 14th. We saw each other before I was discharged from the hospital and have not seen each other since. I believe she is from the Stafford/Fredericksburg, VA area. I would like to find her to see how she is progressing.
Also, I have been trying to find someone I met during the pre-op day at Potomac Hospital. Her name is Jean or Jeannie and she had surgery October 14th. We saw each other before I was discharged from the hospital and have not seen each other since. I believe she is from the Stafford/Fredericksburg, VA area. I would like to find her to see how she is progressing.
Welcome to the Board and congratulations on your surgery and success!
Regarding the support groups:
Bluepoint has a monthly support group at Potomac Hospital on the first Thursday of each month in the Education Center (around the back of the hospital, lowest floor) from 6:30-8:00 PM.
There is also a support group in Fredericksburg on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Free Lance Star Building from 7:00-8:30 PM -- Sue Baker and Jackie Thodos are the leaders for that group.
I have attended support group meetings regularly since my surgery in September, 2007 (with a few missed, but not too many). These groups can be a wonderful addition to the support you may be getting in other ways that will ultimately contribute to your long term success with weight loss maintenance.
Hope that helps! :)
Regarding the support groups:
Bluepoint has a monthly support group at Potomac Hospital on the first Thursday of each month in the Education Center (around the back of the hospital, lowest floor) from 6:30-8:00 PM.
There is also a support group in Fredericksburg on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Free Lance Star Building from 7:00-8:30 PM -- Sue Baker and Jackie Thodos are the leaders for that group.
I have attended support group meetings regularly since my surgery in September, 2007 (with a few missed, but not too many). These groups can be a wonderful addition to the support you may be getting in other ways that will ultimately contribute to your long term success with weight loss maintenance.
Hope that helps! :)
Cindy 
5'9" 347/200/186/180
5'9" 347/200/186/180
....Helen Keller
Hello and Welcome! Support groups can be very helpful. I am not in your area so I am not sure about what ones are around. Chek with your surgeon or message Jackie Thodos or Sue Baker (they are on my friends list on here). They run a great one in Fredericksburg!
Tammy C
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