North Alabama (Huntsville) Support Group

Savedbygrace · 01-09-2008, 12:27 PM

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.

FairyFacade · 01-09-2008, 12:39 PM

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

andyisbanded · 01-26-2008, 03:08 PM

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

Rocket City Guy · 01-28-2008, 01:18 PM

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!

alaverde · 01-28-2008, 01:23 PM

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

Thanks!

FairyFacade · 02-01-2008, 09:32 PM

Get it going guys ;)
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 :D

supportfriend · 02-04-2008, 10:32 PM

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!

Savedbygrace · 02-05-2008, 07:59 AM

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!! :)

FairyFacade · 02-05-2008, 02:49 PM

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?

DancingBelly · 02-06-2008, 06:48 PM

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.

Savedbygrace · 02-06-2008, 07:19 PM

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

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FairyFacade · 02-07-2008, 09:27 AM

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.

alaverde · 02-07-2008, 10:32 AM

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.

Savedbygrace · 02-11-2008, 03:27 PM

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.

FairyFacade · 02-18-2008, 10:29 AM

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 ;)