support groups

[jatherley 126]

Has anyone considered starting their own support group of sorts? Due to the unsatisfactory options for support group meetings on my area. I'm considering starting one of my own. I'm in the Austin, Tx area and you'd think that there would be a lot of options to choose from but there's not. You can go to one of the three options at the local hospitals 6:30pm on a week night. This is not an option for me. I was thinking about seeing if I can put together something for a Saturday morning meeting schedule. Something a bit kid friendly so those without access to babysitters can have the benefit of a support group too.

Any one think this would work? I'm open to suggestions and ideas.

Thanks

[honib52 10]

I am also needing a support group and I live out by Lake Travis. I have been stalled for 4 months and need a jump start. I have only lost 30 pounds and started with a low BMI but am over 60 so many reasons for my stall. I would love to talk if you need to. Let me know how to connect if you would like to.

[jatherley 126]

Yes. I'll private message you my phone#. I'm available by text any time. Phone after 5 during the week and all weekend. I'm actually in Round Rock and if I start a monthly meeting it will probably be in the north Austin/Round Rock area. I was thinking at area parks so that kids can be entertained while we chat.

[knitlil09 91]

I live in the Austin area as well and would be interested. I am still pre op and will hopefully be having my surgery early/mid summer.

[jatherley 126]

Ok. I'll send you guys my ## too. I'll look into a secret Facebook page for us. Then we can talk about meeting dates and places.

Anyone that's interested just let me know.

[jatherley 126]

I'm still working on getting a Facebook page but am having a hard time trying to get it set up as secret.

[jatherley 126]

The Facebook page is up. Anyone that is interested in a monthly support group meeting in the Austin, Tx area let me know. And I can add you to the Facebook group. It is a secret group do it's by invite only.

[knitlil09 91]

What info do you need to add us to the group?

[jatherley 126]

For the Facebook page just you Facebook name I think. I was just going to use it as a starting place. Will be an easy place share meeting info and add a general support page for each other the rest of the month.

You can send it to me in a private message if you'd like.

[jatherley 126]

Anyone still interested in meeting on June 7 @ 11am?

[knitlil09 91]

I am actually scheduled for surgery June 9 and will already be in San Antonio at my sisters house getting ready. But next time!

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

Has anyone considered starting their own support group of sorts? Due to the unsatisfactory options for support group meetings on my area. I'm considering starting one of my own. I'm in the Austin, Tx area and you'd think that there would be a lot of options to choose from but there's not. You can go to one of the three options at the local hospitals 6:30pm on a week night. This is not an option for me. I was thinking about seeing if I can put together something for a Saturday morning meeting schedule. Something a bit kid friendly so those without access to babysitters can have the benefit of a support group too.

Any one think this would work? I'm open to suggestions and ideas.

Thanks

I didn't see the Austin, TX area represented here - just a thought: http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/1080-bariatricpal-local-chapters-new/

[jatherley 126]

Unfortunately I can not open this link. Maybe if I tried it on my laptop or tablet this evening. I'll try to take a look later.

Thank You