John

Hello Everyone!

We have a beta feature that is currently in its development stage, and we want to know your feedback, suggestions, etc.

The feature is a Support Finder - meaning you could search via your zip code to find local support groups. The system could also be used to start and list your own support group, as well as find official groups from local doctors, nutritionists, etc. It would be a great way to start a local exercise group, pre/post-op support, etc.

Is this something that you would find useful? General thoughts, comments?

Thanks!

John

MiladyB

John, I think that would be a great idea. I'm a support group leader for a newly established support group in Michigan and would love to make our name known to anyone who is looking for a support group in my area.

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Beth

Little Victories; Grand Rapids, MI
Bariatric Support Group


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359(BMI: 57.9)/143(BMI:23.1)
Highest/Current

Diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol,
peripheral vein disease, joint pain and 216 lbs GONE!!


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VanessaSFL

We need all the support we can get..Great idea John.

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Van


Lap RNY March,21 2005
280/130

VPA BEAR

Debz

Wonderful fantastic idea. I went to the support group from my surgeon's office last night and out of 20 people, I was the only RNY there. Everyone else was lap band. I'd really love to meet some other RNY'ers in my area.

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Debbie
Lap RNY 8/6/07
Highest/Day of surgery/current/goal
251/237/126/130


Goal! I did it!
111 pounds gone since my RNY
125 total pounds gone forever!
Reached my new goal of 130...and I think I want to stop losing now. "Stop losing now".Wow, I never thought I'd ever say that!
Looks like Donna is right though. My body doesn't seem to be done...

BMI 22.3



TT Gym Rat #95

Brandywinered

Living in a small town in Kentucky its hard to find anyone so I think it would be great.

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294/257/238

eli_far77

Sounds like a super idea...I'd like to actually find a support group in my area.

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Lap RNY: February 13th, 2006
315/150(I DID IT! )/150 ~~~ 5'5
surgery day/current/goal
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PollyC

Excellent idea! Would be very helpful. Thanks!

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Paula

~Diamondbear Big Sister to Ariesbear~
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LAP RNY 9/12/07

CENTURY CLUB! 3/15/08...WOW!

141 lbs GONE!



ONLY 4 lbs away from ONDERLAND...

Claire-in-Texas

Me, too, here in Texas. Think it's a great idea, John!

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Claire, AKA ClaireBear
4'9.25"
T-T CRUISE DIRECTOR!
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Lap RNY - 4/9/07. Pre-op, 236 lbs - Current: 106 lbs. - Goal: 126 lbs.
CENTURY CLUB: 11/26/07 Wooo Hoooooo!!!
WAY more than HALF of me, 130 lbs., GONE!!!!!

Size 3 in skinny jeans, Petite Small in all else!

OsoDelDesierto

This is a great idea, John - thank you! I voted YES, and it looks like the vast majority of other voters did too...

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Eric
6'4"
540/470/250/215
highest/surgery/current/surgeon's goal

VSG with Dr. Chiasson 2/13/08
TT Gym Rat Club member #30
DesertBear

rainrain

Yes, yes, yes!!
Excellent idea!!
As support leader of the North County Coastal here in the San Diego area, I can tell you we are packed every month.
The need for support meetings is tremendous and in my opinion is critical for the success of long term weight control!

Thanks for all you do!

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Rain

12-27-04 Dr. Callery (Open RNY)
296 before pre-op
285/170/155 5'7"1/2
PRE-OP/CURRENT/GOAL???

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Contouring lower back 5-30-08
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