MiladyB

I thought I would post a list of the Little Victories Support Groups that I am aware of in Michigan. I don't have details on when they all meet but I can post contact information. So here is what I know:

Hastings, Michigan
Leaders: Linda & John Underwood
baileybear44@yahoo.com
papabear49058@yahoo.com

Jackson, Michigan
Leaders: Virgina and Jim Haywood; Karen Kolbe
haywoodhaven@tds.net
kkolbe@sbcglobal.net
First Wednesday of the month 06:30 pm - 08:00 pm

Lansing, Michigan
Leader: Kris Maier
kmaier@masb.org
First Tuesday of the month 06:30 pm - 08:00 pm

Grand Rapids, Michigan
Leader: Beth Rogers
lvgr@sbcglobal.net
4th Thursday of every month 6:30 pm - 08:00 pm

__________________
~Beth~

Little Victories; Grand Rapids, MI
Bariatric Support Group

Diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol,
peripheral vein disease, joint pain and 210 lbs GONE!!


Century Club: July 3, 2006
ONE-derland: Dec. 22, 2006
Double Century: May 29, 2007
Goal: June 15, 2008

Lap RNY: 1/30/06-Dr Randal Baker
TT/BL: 09/21/07-Dr Ronald Ford
PS Revisions: 04/29/08-Dr Ronald Ford
Gallbladder: 05/14/08-Dr Randal Baker
Emergency surgery (Intussusception): 02/29/09-Dr James Foote

nextbigloser

Don't know if you can help but how would I try to get a support group started in the U.P. I know there are some 2 hours away but with the snow it is just to far of a drive.

__________________
Kim

AKA CelebrityBear
Height 5' 8"
286/128/140
Highest/Current/Goal

Approval: Nov. 16th 2007
Surgery: Jan. 07th 2008
TT Gym Rat #85
Onderland: June Friday 13th 08
Century Club: July 17th 2008
Size 2


"You laugh at me because I am different, but I laugh at you because you are all the same."

MiladyB

Kim, I went through training with the Little Victories Support Specialists but it is pretty high cost. What I would suggest is to see if you can work through your bariatric surgeon's office. I know my surgeon's office also does training of some of their patients to lead support groups. That at least would be a good place to start.

__________________
~Beth~

Little Victories; Grand Rapids, MI
Bariatric Support Group

Diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol,
peripheral vein disease, joint pain and 210 lbs GONE!!


Century Club: July 3, 2006
ONE-derland: Dec. 22, 2006
Double Century: May 29, 2007
Goal: June 15, 2008

Lap RNY: 1/30/06-Dr Randal Baker
TT/BL: 09/21/07-Dr Ronald Ford
PS Revisions: 04/29/08-Dr Ronald Ford
Gallbladder: 05/14/08-Dr Randal Baker
Emergency surgery (Intussusception): 02/29/09-Dr James Foote