Question:
Can someone recommend a good support group in the Metro Atanta /Decatur Area? /

I searched the internet and can't believe that there is not several support groups available in Metro Atlanta!!!! I need help-.....apporaching 5 years post-op not doing too great-Start wgt 376 Got down to 240 after surgery still have not reached my goal-gained 43lbs I AM IN DESPERATE NEED FOR SOME BEHAVIOR MODIFCATIONS AND SUPPORT,SUPPORT ,SUPPORT :-)    — jjpj497 (posted on October 3, 2006)

October 2, 2006
TO PAT!DID YOU TRY GOING TO YOUR LOCAL HOSPITAL TO ASK ABOUT SUPPORT'S GROUPS THERE.THEY MIGHT BE ABLE TO HELP YOU.BECAUSE I WENT TO THE HOSPITAL WERE I LIVE IN NJ AND THEY HAD SUPPORT GROUP'S FROM AIMEE IN NJ
   — BABYPRINCESS

October 2, 2006
Patricia, check out the message board section of this website and you can also be specific and go by state. I think my partner has gained a few pounds too and she is 3 years post-op this month, as a matter of fact, this coming weekend. Work gets in her way of working out. Sometimes when she comes home from work, she is so mentally drained all she wants to do is go to sleep. I try to encourage her to work out and release those endorphines and she'll feel better. There has to be support groups in Atlanta -- check some of the bariatric surgical clinics within the hospitals -- I'm sure you'll fine one.
   — the7thdean

October 3, 2006
Dr. Titus Duncan & Paul Hobson out of Atlanta Medical Center have a great support group. I used to go....but the drive for me became too much....so now I depend on this web site for most of my questions and support. Check out their website @ http://www.peachtreebariatrics.com/seminarsandsupport.htm
   — mmcphee1

October 4, 2006
Patricia, the first Saturday in every month, Dr. Burrowes support group meets at 3:00 at Atlanta Medical Center in the Cafeteria basement. The meetings are great and offer great support and other activities like cruises and Christmas parties. Guest speakers and fitness trainers also take part on scheduled occasions. I live in Lithonia, so if you want a little extra support contact me. I am three years out from surgery, and at one point, I had gained back 29 pounds in a relatively short time. I am now below my goal weight of 150, and I have been holding now for 4-5 months. You can do it, you just need to go back to basics.
   — MariaHBW

October 4, 2006
WOW... I am from Atlanta, now back in Florida... I love the beach! Ok if you email me I will serch for the name of one of the gals tehre that runs the group... Dr. Masic (spell check) Has a group there @ Northside. While I was in Atlanta, I did visit his group monthly. If you go on serch under oh you should be able to find something... If ever you are in The orlando area...I am in Daytona beach Ormond Beach and we mee 2 times per month on Monday evenings... I would love to have you! Have a great day... It is an amazing journey and I am proud you are in serch of a support group! I have them myself via confernece call and in person @ my office! Respectfully, Celeste Momin Check out the October edition of OH Magazine, that is me on the Cover!!!
   — shakeyourweight

October 4, 2006
Dr. Burrowes has several support groups. He meets the first Saturday of every month in the cafeteria at Atlanta Medical Center (formerly Ga. Baptist) at 3 p.m.
   — Tennille M.

October 5, 2006
I know that I am a day late reading your question, but have you ever thought about a on-line, Chat Room Support Group? Send me an emial if you are interested and I will give you the website & ect.
   — jk_harris

October 6, 2006
NORTHSIDE Hospital has one
   — Elisha