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Topic: Back Home
Moving back home, Brunswick, and brining my DH with me(was single when I left the area 6yrs. ago). Anywho, was wondering if there's a support group in that area?? DH & I both have had RNY.
Cindy
Cindy
Topic: RE: Support Groups in my area??
Well, I am a hour south of Atlanta. Would love to meet you but I know that is a drive. Hope you find a local one or do what I did, start your own!!
VSG: 4/11/11 by Dr. Kevin McGill at Buckhead Bariatrics, Atlanta, GA.
Looking for Support Group near Fayetteville/Peachtree City, GA
Topic: RE: Support Groups in my area??
I'm not sure how far away that is..I'm an hour north of Atlanta..
Life is too short to take things for granted..LOVE deeply, LIVE fully and be THANKFUL..but above all put your FAITH in GOD Love to all,Arlyn♥ 
Topic: RE: Question regarding Dr. Macik's nurse
I believe she was talking about the previous nurse...Not Robin
which BTW was what rhymed with Witch
CC
which BTW was what rhymed with Witch
CC
Topic: RE: Support Groups in my area??
Do you think you could make ours in Fayetteville? We meet the 2nd Saturday of the month, just had our meeting today.
VSG: 4/11/11 by Dr. Kevin McGill at Buckhead Bariatrics, Atlanta, GA.
Looking for Support Group near Fayetteville/Peachtree City, GA
Topic: Support Groups in my area??
Does anyone know of a support group in or near Calhoun??
Life is too short to take things for granted..LOVE deeply, LIVE fully and be THANKFUL..but above all put your FAITH in GOD Love to all,Arlyn♥
Topic: RE: Question regarding Dr. Macik's nurse
Hello,
I have been going to that office for more than 10 years. I had surgery with Dr. Waits and I was one of the first patients Dr. Macik assisted with March, 2001. There has been a lot of changes in the office over 10 years.
I know Robin and yes she has had gastric bypass too. I have worked with the bariatric community in a hospital setting for many years and I facilitate a support group.
Not sure what she did to hurt your feelings, but try to remember we all have bad days. Also, sometimes I know I "say things like it is.... to get my point across, no sugar coating" Because life is not sugar coated.
This WLS journey that we are traveling is not easy....and if you don't create healthy eating and exercise habits for a lifetime, you can gain the weight back. Not saying you are or have... but I have seen it so many times, it breaks my heart. When you work with the bariatric community day in and day out, you see a lot of weight gain and I know I want to help the person get back on track before they have gained so much weight they feel like it is impossible to lose it (like most of us did before weight loss surgery).
Robin like me is very passionate about what she does. She is easy to talk to....so why not just say something to her. I don't have a problem, if I say something that isn't received well, for the other person saying something to me....because perhaps it wasn't taken the way I mean it and we can clear it up right then.
When I read your post it reminded me of how I used to be....someone hurts my feelings and I just bury it inside...and would never had confronted them...but now I don't let "the fat girl" that is inside me and probably always will be take over and rule.
I hope this is coming across to you, the way I am intending it to.....and in some way helps.
Part of having WLS and being successful is going to our appointments with our surgeon each year, having our lab work done. Making sure we are staying healthy. So, please continue doing that.
Sending you a Big Hug,
Ginger
I have been going to that office for more than 10 years. I had surgery with Dr. Waits and I was one of the first patients Dr. Macik assisted with March, 2001. There has been a lot of changes in the office over 10 years.
I know Robin and yes she has had gastric bypass too. I have worked with the bariatric community in a hospital setting for many years and I facilitate a support group.
Not sure what she did to hurt your feelings, but try to remember we all have bad days. Also, sometimes I know I "say things like it is.... to get my point across, no sugar coating" Because life is not sugar coated.
This WLS journey that we are traveling is not easy....and if you don't create healthy eating and exercise habits for a lifetime, you can gain the weight back. Not saying you are or have... but I have seen it so many times, it breaks my heart. When you work with the bariatric community day in and day out, you see a lot of weight gain and I know I want to help the person get back on track before they have gained so much weight they feel like it is impossible to lose it (like most of us did before weight loss surgery).
Robin like me is very passionate about what she does. She is easy to talk to....so why not just say something to her. I don't have a problem, if I say something that isn't received well, for the other person saying something to me....because perhaps it wasn't taken the way I mean it and we can clear it up right then.
When I read your post it reminded me of how I used to be....someone hurts my feelings and I just bury it inside...and would never had confronted them...but now I don't let "the fat girl" that is inside me and probably always will be take over and rule.
I hope this is coming across to you, the way I am intending it to.....and in some way helps.
Part of having WLS and being successful is going to our appointments with our surgeon each year, having our lab work done. Making sure we are staying healthy. So, please continue doing that.
Sending you a Big Hug,
Ginger
Open RNY 3/27/01 400 lbs - 170lb. Please visit my blog at www.gingerrock.blogspot.com. You can also find me on facebook www.facebook.com/GingerRock and Twitter www.twitter.com/GingerRock
~Ginger~ 
Topic: WLS SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, November 17th, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Hello,
Our next WLS Support Group meeting is Thursday, November 17th, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
North Atlanta Church of Christ
Room 109
5676 Roberts Drive
Atlanta, GA 30338
Hope you can make it!!
Ginger
Our next WLS Support Group meeting is Thursday, November 17th, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
North Atlanta Church of Christ
Room 109
5676 Roberts Drive
Atlanta, GA 30338
Hope you can make it!!
Ginger
Open RNY 3/27/01 400 lbs - 170lb. Please visit my blog at www.gingerrock.blogspot.com. You can also find me on facebook www.facebook.com/GingerRock and Twitter www.twitter.com/GingerRock
~Ginger~
Topic: RE: Clothing Exchange November 12th 2011 11am-12noon Stockbridge Henry Medical Center
LaShelle I'll be there! (but call and remind me if u can).
Who else is coming?
LaShelle I'll be there! (but call and remind me if u can).
Who else is coming?
Topic: RE: Anyone had lap band, but it didn't work?
I got my band just 3 months after you got yours. It does NOT work for most ppl long term! Infact it does NOT work for a lot of ppl short term even!!!
Can you revise?
On November 10, 2011 at 6:02 PM Pacific Time, ace200 wrote:
this is crazy I though I was alone I got the surgery 08/2009 and I was doing extrememly well losing 60 pounds in 2 and a half months but since then I've gained it all back and can't lose it for beans, I'm super active can go to the gym and work out for hours. I know how to also diet well, but do have the occasional slip-up( relapse on sweets). I'm at wits endI got my band just 3 months after you got yours. It does NOT work for most ppl long term! Infact it does NOT work for a lot of ppl short term even!!!
Can you revise?
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