to anyone in Baton Rouge

Hello, i'm new to ObesityHelp.com and i was informed at the last meeting last week that there is a place on here where you can talk to people in your town and possibly have the same Dr. I've gotten on here several times and i'm still trying to meet some new friends. My surgery was Dec. 4, 07 in Baton Rouge by Dr. Leblanc. Please help, Thanks Lynda

Hi Lynda! I'm Frances and I was at the last meeting also. Welcome to ObesityHelp and congrats on your bold step to health and wellness. Each participating practice has a forum here for their members: New U Forum click HERE! I hope you will join us, PM just and visit our profiles. We are not large in number, but we gotta a lot of heart. Onward! (Dr. LeBlanc's biggest fan) -- FrancesYvonne!

Hi Lynda . . I was at the last meeting, also.  I had the sleeve on November 12, 2007 and my Dr. is Dr. LeBlanc . . what a great doc!!!  It has been great meeting so many new and nice people at the support group meetings and also on OH . . good job with the weight loss and good hearing from you and keep posting and keep losin' . . do you like to dance???  We're trying to get something together for some dancing --- good exercise, for sure!  FAYE

Faye, What kind of dancing?  If it's couples and some good country or french music, I'll hog tie Butch and head your way. Jo

Hi Lynda, My surgery was the same day as Faye's, but mine was done by Dr. Hausmann who's in partnership with Dr. LeBlanc.  I didn't make the meeting this month but plan on being there in February. Hey Faye,  what type of dancing are y'all trying to get going?  If it's on the weekend, involves country or french music, let me know.  I'll drive from Crowley for that....... Jo

I know Crowley! I bet you can really burn a hole in the rug. I can't wait to learn from the masters ... I met Faye in December...actually asked her how the drive was from Crowley -- I's a little confused. Anyhoo, she's great and I hope you are doing great too. We need to plan something special for February -- woohoo -- excitement! Onward! Frances

Re:  dancing . . . .Just anything . . we're thinking some line dancing and also I love to "jitterbug" . . I know you can identify with that --- we'll see what we can work out and will definitely let ya know . . FAYE

I look forward to seeing you at the next meeting.

Hi Lynda! I am in the Baton Rouge area as well, but used Dr. Hargroder for my VSG surgery on October 11,2007.  Welcome. I don't know where the meetings are that you are talking about. I would like to find out more about them. Are they only for Dr. LeBlanc patients?

There is another support group that meets once a week on Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 7pm at the Womens Wellness Center at the corner of Bluebonnet and Jefferson.

Hey! what about that dancing! I want to know more!  

Hello Just4 ... good to see you. Hope your recovery is going as well as it looks...congrats. I think our meetings are open...will check tomorrow morning. Wanted to also mention your little BellyChick is right on target. Last year, we did a bellydancing adventure -- bariatric bellydancing -- twas quite the awesome experience. This year is shaping up to be the year of the two-step, line dance, CUPID SHUFFLE ...or anything that gets us moving. As soon as dancing is set -- you will be buzzed to get your dancing shoes on. Hey, how about Bariatric Group Challenge -- show us what ya got! Take care, Frances