I think we've talked about this before... but didn't get alot of response. I thought if there was a thread about it, maybe it would be more visable.

Anyone intrested in starting a support group meeting in Huntsville, AL? Would be open to anyone wanting to come... meaning not just "Huntsville" residents but surrounding areas also.

I really think it would be a help to have this.... and I'm willing to help in anyway... I just don't know that I would like to host it haha.. Not much on hosting... but will help find a place to have it and anything else I can help with.

I'm in Huntsville, and would love for there to be a band group. All I know of are RNY.

I would be interested. Huntsville or Madison. I live in Hartselle but work in Madison. So a Madison meeting would work well for me.

I am due to be banded on 22 Feb. I would love it if we could start a group here in Huntsvegas. Lemme know if I can do anything to get this going!

I'm in Decatur, Alabama and would love to participate in a support group.

Thanks!

Get it going guys :biggrin:

I'm not a leader type person.

I actually live in Madison, work in Huntsville.. so either would be fine! Madison is closer to Decatur :eek:

Hi everyone, I joined this forum so that I will be of better support for my best friend when she has her surgery. I would like to come to a support group. Do you want to meet at the mall, library, restaurant, barnes and noble,....etc? Looking forward to hearing feeback, thanks!

Hey everyone! I haven't been banded yet either.. only 19 more days until I am finished with the 6 month documented diet and dont have a surgery date set yet. I don't feel qualified to lead it as far as what to do after the surgery. Does anyone know someone who's had it done that wouldn't mind leading it? Any suggestions on a good quiet place to meet? and if using the room is free.... of course that would be great!!

Madison Square Mall actually has a lot of group couch set ups now in the food court area (next to Starbucks). Skinny Latte anyone?

I'll be the 'leader' in the sense I can get it scheduled if you guys are interested, doesn't take a whole lot to do that hah hah.

MSM sound good for everyone?

I don't know where Madison Square Mall is but I will try to find it. I live in Cherokee (city of) so it would be a drive but I would be willing to try to come once a month or so. Let me know if/when you get it organized.

Well we are getting there! Madison Square is fine with me. Is it rooms that they will allow us to use? I haven't been there in over a year so I dont really remember how it's set up. I've heard that theres a group that meets at the HSV library but was for the bypass. (I think) The mall area might be better for people in Madison too. Booking a location wasn't as big of a deal to me as basically being the spokesperson so to speak. Coming up with topics, hosting, whatever you want to call it. I guess because I haven't had the surgery yet, I didn't feel qualified to lead it but looks like the majority of us haven't. So... anyone know how to make a poll to se which day would be best, how many times a month, etc? Let's get it going :eek:.

It's not a 'room', but they have couches and tables and stuff set up for meetings in the Food Court area now. 2x a month? Like every 1st and Last Tuesday of the month? If you can only make it once a month, then pick the one you want to come to, etc.

I am very interested in all the details. Keep us posted. I had surgery 3/29/07 and have lost close to 115 pounds. It helps to have someone to talk to. My husband is going through his 6 month approval period right now.

I went to Madison Square this weekend. First time in years. I saw the group of seats (couches, chairs etc) set up in several places around the mall. I guess depending on which one we can get, the noise may be a factor. I personally would prefer more of a room type setting so we can hear better but we can always try it and IF it don't work out, find something then. 2 times a month is fine with me also.

Ok.. I just don't know where rooms are, never done meetings around here. I see those couches everytime I go, which is why I thought of it.

Any other ideas? I don't particularly like the h'ville library unless it's a last resort. Something about that place gives me an uneasy feeling. I definitely need to be in a local support group, I'm havin issues lately :wub:

Well...... I'm good with whatever. I too am not sure where to find a room that would provide privacy and the ability to hear. BUT to much surprise, after being told for 5 years that due to PCOS, I can't ovulate, I found out last week that I am pregnant. Of course, the last month of my six month physician led diet, I find out but that's ok. Still having some issues with my progesterone so right now, surgery has slipped off of my top to do list. I'll be glad to help in any way that I can though, as I do plan to have it someday. Keep me in your prayers during this time and let me know if theres anything I can do. I'll try to throw the idea around and see if I can find someone who knows a place we can get a room. It might be best to go ahead with the mall and go from there.. depending on how many show intrest.