Just a reminder that our regularly scheduled April OCWLS Support Group Meeting will be held this Friday, April 1^st at 7pm at Community Medical Center, Auditorium A – Toms River.

 

Whose joining me there?

 

Ocean County Weight Loss Support Group (OCWLS)

 

Toms River:  Meets First Friday of Each Month 7-9 p.m.

Community Medical Center – Auditorium A

Hospital Drive & Route 37 West, Toms River, NJ

 

 Toms River 2011 Meeting Schedule

	July 8 (2nd Friday)-Aud C
	August 5
	September 9 (2nd Friday)-Aud C
April 1	October 7
May 6	November 4
June 3	December 2 (HOLIDAY PARTY)

 

The Ocean County Weight Loss Surgery (OCWLS) Support Group is a peer-to-peer group which is open to individuals who have undergone various types of weight loss surgery, or to those who are anticipating or planning this kind of lifestyle change.  Supportive family members and friends are also welcome.

Our group members have had their surgeries performed by various WLS surgeons and hospitals, and we are not affiliated with any specific WLS surgeon or hospital.

Pre-Registration is Not Required.  If you require any further information, feel free to contact me.

Note:  OCWLS Support Group employs a self-help model and does not give medical advice.  Any information provided and/or obtained during the meetings is for educational purposes only and is not intended nor recommended as a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care professional regarding any medical condition or treatment.

He is actually on the list that the practice gives out.  Here's his info.  He seems really nice.  He is located in Cherry Hill which is abou a half hour drive for me but worth it.  Almost noone takes my insurance (Familycare-United Health (former Americhoice)) so I have to pay cash for this.  He charges $150.00  Let him know I sent you :)

George Sanders PH.D. 856-424-6312

Hey all:

Once again the Inconvenient Get Together is approaching. I'm offering to meet anyone from the Morris County region and drive to the dinner in Springfield. Its a great chance to get to know a few folks one-on-one, and it makes the ride go faster. We can meet someplace central, pile into my car, and head over there.

Please let me know by responding here or PMing me on OH.

I had called the surgeons office but TIna the coordinator was out and I'm super anxious to get the ball rolling. 

But as irony would have it I just recieved calls back from almost everyone I left messages with.  LOL  Now I have an appointment with Dr. Sanders for the 11th :)  

Thanks so much everyone!

I love these boards, theres never a shortage of help.  I can't wait until I can help someone too one day :)

Unless you have a particular history that dictates a Psychiatrist, a Psychologist will be accepted (watch the wording when looking)

I suggest contacting Michael L. Sakowitz, Ph.D. is a psychologist (NJ 35SI00148700) and member of Obesity Help's Mental Health Board. He has a few NJ locations. No matter where you are, I highly recommended going. 
 

In another post, someone recommended Dr Erika January - her office is in the medical arts building at Overlook Hospital in Summit.  Her phone number is 908-522-5794.

 

Another person to research would be Doctor Anthony Papciak

 

Here are more possible Doctors:

 

Psychiatrists    http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/NJ/a,list/type,35/

Psychologists http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/NJ/a,list/type,2/