Smoky Mountain Obesity and WLS Support Group
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Getting Started...
March 17, 2009 9:42 am “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.? Have you been on diet after diet with limited success? Have you had weight loss surgery (WLS) but are missing that key ingredient... support? The University of Rochester Medical Center in New York states that ongoing support can lead to a higher rate of success with weight loss. Why not give this new support group a try? Open to anyone with obesity Open to pre op and post op WLS patients Open to those who want to support the above Moderated by a volunteer RN who struggled with obesity all her adult life and is post op WLS Each meeting will have a short educational session related to obesity, WLS, and life after WLS Each meeting will have a time for introductions and to share successes Each meeting will have a time for “old-timers? to share with “newbies? Occasional clothing exchanges Occasional social outings Product reviews Recipes and Menu planning for the family Guest Speakers An open, safe, caring, inviting, nonjudgmental environment
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