2012 North Austin Support Group - 11/14, 12/12

There's a monthly support group that meets at St David's North Austin Medical Center each month. It's a pretty big group and has been a great support for me (Classroom 2A). Doors open at 6 and it starts at 6:30. It's totally free and is led by the bariatric coordinator for the hospital.

It's not only for VSG patients, but obviously there's a lot there, usually about 30 people attend. It's well worth the time to come!

Here's the lowdown for the rest of the year - you don't have to have surgery there or anything, all are welcome, those looking into surgery, had surgery and those who are there for support.

There's always a speaker and an activity:

11/14/12
Topic: Exercise, Fitness and You
Activity: Come meet with several local fitness experts

12/12/12
Topic: How to Celebrate a Healthy Holiday
Heather Mackie, MS, RD, LD, Celebrate Vitamins Dietitian
Activity: Celebrate with our Holiday Eggnog and treats from Celebrate Vitamins

They also have a monthly clothing exchange, so bring your "Undergrown" stuff and see what's available. Remaining items are donated to charity after the event.

Feel free to send me a direct message if you have questions about it! :) Or if you see this after the dates I posted. I noticed this group was pretty dead, but I wanted to at least give some info for those looking for a support group. I hope that was okay!

Not just "ok" ...very much welcome at least by me. I plan to have my surgery at St. David's downtown after the first of the year and knowing there is a support group on the North side since I work downtown but live out near Lakeway! Appreciate it.

Kaj

Pre Ops are VERY welcome as well. I hope to see you there in December. Say hello to me :)