TX - DFW

[BariatricCeliac 33]

<p>I'm in the Irving area!! I think this is a great idea. When I went to the support group my dr recommended it felt more like another nutrition class..but I have surgery next month and I want to talk to people about their experience and what they went through and all that!! I love the idea.</p>

Hi there! I live in Irving too.

[Darla15 21]

I'm in the dfw area to. Posting so i can keep up with updates.

[TxDumplin 69]

Posting for updates...McKinney area would be nice!

[jaydiggity 1]

So what do we need to do to get this started? I haven't had it done yet, but I'm very interested in either meet ups or something. I'm trying to learn everything I can before my surgery.

[music1618 879]

I am in The mid cities area.

I celebrated my 2 year anniversary today. I would be happy to answer any questions anyone might have!

[blondegal_ 1,028]

Some one needs to volunteer to be in charge. If interested PM Alex.

[music1618 879]

I have thought about it, but I just don't think I could fit it into my schedule. I would be happy to co host with someone.

[mabinty 3]

Keller Tx here

[BariatricCeliac 33]

Hi all!

I have volunteered to be a leader of the DFW chapter.

About me:

My name is Kris and I live in Irving with my husband and two sons, ages 10 and almost-5. I work full-time as a pharmacy technician in a call center. I go to school online full-time as well. In my spare time (what spare time?), I write a blog at BariatricCeliac.com. Eventually, I hope that my blog becomes a good resource for both Celiacs and those interested in bariatric surgery alike. I had gastric bypass on May 20, 2014, so I'm still pretty new to all this.

As you can see, I already keep pretty busy. However, I am passionate about being able to have people to lean on during all phases of their bariatric journey. Since our area is so large and since I am newer to the world of bariatrics, I would be thrilled if someone else would be willing to co-lead with me. One thing I love about Irving is that it is so centrally located in the metroplex. Would anyone be opposed to meeting somewhere in Irving?

I would love to hear any and all ideas about our meetings, and I can't wait to meet y'all!

[woo woo 872]

Edited June 28, 2014 by woo woo

[Alex Brecher 10,484]

I would like to help out/be involved but wondering if it might be better if you have someone like @@music1618 to co-host with you? (I think she said she is 2 years out).

Then again, since you are both Bypass maybe it's not a bad idea to have a different surgery represented. Just thinking out loud. I actually think experience is probably more important than surgery type.

That being said I am happy to get involved if wanted/needed. Or even if a third volunteer was needed. PM me if so

Irving is probably not a bad location, I am in the city (Dallas) near White Rock Lake.

Anyone else have thoughts on meeting places?

It would be very beneficial to have a group leader and co-leader!

[Alex Brecher 10,484]

I have thought about it, but I just don't think I could fit it into my schedule. I would be happy to co host with someone.

You're officially co-host, thanks

[music1618 879]

I have thought about it, but I just don't think I could fit it into my schedule. I would be happy to co host with someone.

You're officially co-host, thanks

Thanks Alex!

[BariatricCeliac 33]

Hey guys!

I put together an interest survey to get some information from you guys. If you are interested in meeting up, please complete this short survey to help us plan our support group meeting. Thanks!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KF5JRLL

[blondegal_ 1,028]

So meeting on weekends is out?