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I am only posting this as someone who would support a support group in the KC area. I do not have the time to lead the group, but I would do everything I can to support the group leader in their role, and of course participate as my schedule allowed. I will be 3 yrs out this June!

Great idea Alex!!

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Please PM me if you'd like to lead or co-lead this support group!

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Whoever created this thread might want to change the title. Kansas City is in MO, not MI.

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I would attend as well. Could not be a leader, I just moved here a month ago!

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I am just starting the process to get a surgical appointment. Psych visit done. Dieting with Dr supervision. Would like to see a group in this area, but don't feel like I have any experience for anyone else to draw on.

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You know a thought just occurred to me. It would seem all of us are so busy with work, family and everything else that leading a group is not something any of us can do.

What about planning a get together this Fall. I can help plan if there is enough interest. I am thinking of getting together at a park or something where people can bring their kids, SOs, etc, It would be a chance to meet one another locally. Maybe just do this a couple times a year or something. Then, if you feel like you connect with 1 or more people, they can exchange information and provide a little more support for one another.

Just a thought.

p.s. I am thinking maybe late September or early October???

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Hi, I live in the kc area. I am having surgery Tuesday and was wondering about support groups. The times of the support group through the Bariatric Center do not work well with my schedule right now.

With the cold weather upon us, it would be difficult to find a place indoors until maybe after the first of the year.

I may consider being leader once I review what is necessary to be one for this group.

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I had my surgery done in KC in December, but I live in KS. I would suggest this group is cross-listed in KS, since KC sits halfway in both states.

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In Kansas City mo, surgery scheduled for June 15:)

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Hi guys,

Did the KC group ever get up and running?

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Justed joined! I am looking for a group to go to!! Or a buddy to lose weight with.

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Since it looks like no one ever lead this group and got it going, I would be interested in leading or co-leading it. Let me know if you'd like to schedule a meeting in the Kansas City, MO/KS area. I know of a great coffee shop in Lee's Summit that serves (or used to when we met there) Protein drinks both hot and cold. I've had both vertical sleeve and mini bypass surgeries so I have a lot of info I could pass along and help anyone who has questions.

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If you have any questions or would like to meet for coffee sometime let me know. I'm off Thurs., Fri, and Sat. and usually off work by 4pm. Even though I've had the sleeve and a revision, I still like to meet with people who've had weight loss surgery because it's good to share experiences.

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