Please post info about any support groups in WV...

Hi all! I know that there are folks out there who have local support available and they don't even realize it! Let's compile a list of all the local support groups we know about here in WV so that others can find this info! I am working now to establish a Central WV Support Group in the Sutton or Flatwoods area. BUT, as that is still in the works, I currently attend the Medabolix support group that meets at Dr. Daniel Stickler's office in Charleston, WV. They meet on the second Friday of each month (this month's meeting is tomorrow evening) at 6 pm. The address is 600 Tracy Way, North Gate Business Park, Charleston, WV 25311 and the phone number is 304-347-4313. The meetings usually last till 7:30 or 8:00. I know that they (Medabolix) are also establishing support groups in other parts of the state as well. I will try to get that information tomorrow and will post it this weekend if possible. Dr. Shin's group at Charleston (Mtn State) meets on the 3rd Tuesday I think?? Anyone know for sure? I have the email address for Dr. Shin's nurse who does the support group meetings if anyone would like it in order to obtain that info. I also know that there is a great group meeting in the Beckley area... Let's get all this info available in ONE place for folks to browse and find the group closest to their location! Thanks, Lea

Hi Lea! There is a link here on obesityhelp.com to help locate local support groups. http://www.obesityhelp.com/ohsupportgroups/finder.html Also, I list different support groups in Southern WV on our website (not just WLS, but all different disorders and support groups...I list them by county) http://www.geocities.com/beckleywlssg/miscinfo/othersupportgroups.htm I will be adding WLS support groups from around the state to this list hopefully this month. If you hear of any not listed on the obesityhelp website, please drop me an email so I can add it to the list. Hope this helps! Beth [email protected]