MO – St. Louis

I am interested in being considered as the Group Leader for the St. Louis MO area. I have known since my surgery in July 2013 that I wanted to be in a more interactive role concerning WLS patients. This surgery has changed my life and I want to be able to help change the lives of people like me. I believe that there is a need for face-to-face meetings in making sure the right information is given and issues discussed.

I would be available after 6pm on weekdays and anytime on weekends.

Thank you for your consideration.

Joan Pinkston

Hi - sure, we can do that! We can do that at each meeting. Great idea!!

Also I bought a big box of upcal, calcium that you put into a drink. I can't stand it but that could be because anything I had the first week after surgery reminds me of being sick, so I can't have any of it anymore.

I'll bring the box and you guys are free to take as much as you want.

I also have three fourths of a bottle of sugar free hazelnut Torani syrup. I don't know if that's gross but I swear I haven't put anything in it! I just hate to waste it but I don't like it.

I have some nice work clothes that I just bought before surgery. I could probably sell them but it is a hassle and I'd rather give them away to people I know are going to appreciate them and pass them on when they can't use them anymore!

Are we simply trading clothes or can we also sell them? I've got some nice ones that if they don't sell, I'd love to give away but would like to try to sell them first.

Hi EmmaLindsey - that is fine if you want to put a price on them. We'll just let everyone know some items are for sale and some items are for free.

Great! Thanks!

I would like to attend this group. I'm on the Illinois side and about a year out from surgery. Thanks for getting this together!

I'm hoping to attend but have to admit I'm nervous.

Hi all, i think this is an awesome idea! I would like to attend but am very scared of driving in the st. Louis area.. I work in st. Peters, MO off cave springs. Is anyone interested in carpooling? You can contact me at uniek1@ymail.com. By the way name is Anisa and I was sleeved 3/3/14.

I am so excited, our first local chapter meeting is this Wednesday, June 18 at 6:00 pm. This first meeting will consists of Welcome, Introductions, Icebreaker Activity, Local Ground Rules, Call for Volunteers, and Closing. Directly after the meeting we are having a clothing swap. Some members have clothes for FREE and some members have clothes for sale.

Looking forward to meeting all of you!

Joan

Who is going?

Great question! I should have asked for RSVPs...can everyone let me know as I have prepared workbooks for everyone to keep and use at each meeting. I also have a give-away - we'll draw names. I'll have ice and Water available.

Thanks!

I'll be there!

Great question! I should have asked for RSVPs...can everyone let me know as I have prepared workbooks for everyone to keep and use at each meeting. I also have a give-away - we'll draw names. I'll have ice and water available.<br><br>Thanks!

Hi, I live in Clayton. I am planning on coming to the meeting. I will not be able to tonight, but I will be there next week. I'm 8 week out sleever. I am so excited to have a fAce to face group!

Are we meeting weekly?

Hi Tresmom - Sorry you can't make tonights meeting, the next one is scheduled for July 16. Hope you can make that one! Looking forward to seeing you.