Hello Everyone! I am 10 months out from RNY with Dr. Schauer at the Cleveland Clinic's Bariatric and Metabolic Institute! WOW! What an AMAZING journey!

I am reaching out to folks who have had/ are interested in any type of WLS who live in the Youngstown/Warren area who would be interested in starting a WLS support group/ weight loss advocacy group. This would be in addition to the group support we receive from our respective WLS clinics. A place for us to meet to talk about our success and struggles; to give valuable insight and enjoy the company of folks who can relate to our new AMAZING lives.

If anyone is interested, please leave a comment in the forum. Also, here is my contact information.

Luke Metcalf
luke.metcalf86@gmail.com

Luke, I am from the Kent area, a little out of your area. Keep me informed of your progress. Meeting on the west side of the Y'town metro area would not be a far drive for me (30-40 minutes).

You might also want to check out the Summa Akron group. It is a great group. I am also a member of a post-op WLS group, http://www.meetup.com/MovinForward/. We have social activities like hikes, dinner out and such. I am also one of the founders of a WLS friendly bicycling club, http://www.spinoffcyclists.com/. It's a lot of fun.
 
-- Tom

 Hi Tom! Thanks for all of the information! I'd LOVE to meet up with you all! I am always looking for folks to meet up with and it is hard because The Cleveland Clinic is such a far drive and the local WLS groups are CLOSED to folks who didn't have WLS at their facility. I LOVE to cycle! Next week I am doing BikeMS, a 150 mile bike ride to raise money for MS research! I will check out those websites and I look forward to meeting up VERY SOON!

Luke.

I live in Austintown just had RNY with Dr Schauer on 5/31. I'm just beginning my journey but I could certainly benefit from support!

I'LL TELL YOU WHAT HAPPYMOMMA307. YOU HAVE ALL OF MY SUPPORT.....

I use to live in warren a long time ago, I've been here in columbus for years now.

 I private messaged you! Can't wait to chat! :-)

 There is a support group meeting tonight 7/25 at 6:30 at summa Akron City 55 south arch professional building in the basement meeting rooms. Come and join us. 

 I am not even sure how to get there! I will look it up and see how far it is. If I don't make it, I would LOVE to be included next time. :-)