Looking to make friends in the Chester Colonial Heights area

HI my name is Jackie and would like to meet some people that live near me to get together now and then for lunch or shopping etc. I'm not from this area so I don't know to many people and just wanted to see if anyone else out there is looking for friends with wls issues we face? My email is [email protected] if anyone likes this idea. Happy Holidays Jackie

Good am Jackie - just wanted to say "hi" & although I don't live near Chester but would love to keep in touch with ya! We all have things we can contribute to one another! I've jotted your email down & sent you a private message! All best & happy holidays!

Hi Jackie,  I live at the Beach but I wanted to put you in touch with a local support group. The leader is one of our own, Joe Green. He is on my friends list if you would like to look him up. Are you attending the Sock Hop in January? This will be my first time and I can't wait to meet folks from all over. Tri-Cities Weight Loss Surgery Support Group (TC WLS Spt Grp) (Replaces previous Gastric Bypass Support Group. Mtgs moved from 1^st Thurdays to 2nd & 4th Mondays.)  No costs or fees. Pre-ops, Post-ops, and/or their support person(s).  Meetings: Every 2^nd & 4^th Mondays (no mtg 12/24/07) Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Location:  John Randolph Medical Center (JRMC)                  411 West Randolph Rd , Hopewell VA                  Classroom A/B in Basement, below ER     Joe Green, TC WLS Spt Grp Facilitator     514 Walnut Ave, Colonial Heights, VA 23834     (h) 526-1817,  (w) 734-2137 weekdays,  (cell) 804-426-2250     [email protected] 

Thanks for the plug Jen,...you're a sweetheart!!!!

Hi Everyone Thanks for the replies, I do know about the support group I went last month and there was only 3 of us there which is better than none however I'm looking to grow it and just meet people to meet who like to do things like shopping ,meeting for lunch. It's looks like there is a great group in the VA bch area and the support group in Richmond is larger I just thought I would try to meet people on this end of the world so I don't need to drive so far. I thank all of you for your support and look forward to meeting you one day. Happy Holidays Jackie

Hi Jackie! My husband, William, and I live in Colonial Heights!  We're both GBP post-ops.  I had my surgery May 2006 (5/2/2006) and William had his August 2000 (8/11/2000).  We actually met at the 1st Winter WLS Conference, January 2006 Drop me a line - (home) [email protected] or (work) [email protected] and we can chat   I work in downtown Richmond, in the Bank of America building on E. Main Street.  If you're in the neighborhood, let me know and we can do lunch during the week. Have a great day! Helen

Hi Helen,  Thanks sounds good, do you go to the support group in the tri-cities? I'll email you soon, Thanks Jackie

Just wanted to say Hi to you. I am Gwen and moved to Suffolk, VA .June 2006. Hopefully in 2008 I will be having RNY. Have a great weekend. Gwen 

Hi Gwen Thanks for the reply. Where are you planning on having your surgery? If you have any questions I would be happy to help any way I can. Hope you have a great weekend also. Keep posting! Jackie

Hi Jackie, I am planning on having it at the Portsmouth Navel Hospital. I have been going to a Nutrition class the past 4 months and I have to go for 6 months then I will be able to get the testing done to get the surgery. So I am hoping it will be in March or April. It is great to post on this site. Plus I have learned so much from everyone that has already done the surgery.  Have a great weekend. Gwen