MO - St. Louis

[pinksjo1 137]

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

[catfish87 3,471]

Hi Pinksjo1,

Not sure if you'd be interested, but we have meetings the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month in the Metro East at the Collinsville Doubletree. Its led by a NUT from St. Alexius and we usually have several WLS patients attend with every type surgery. It's open to anyone who's had or contemplating WLS. All are welcome! Several members from this site attend.

PM me if you'd like more info.

Thanks, David

[Pat in STL 12]

Hi Pinksjo1.....I live in the St. Charles area and am not interested in driving to Collinsville, however I am interested in joining a group closer to home. Please let me know if you find anything closer. I had my Sleeve surgery Feb 4, 2014 at Des Peres hospital by Dr. Scott. Doing well, but would like a local support group.

[greensleeve 457]

I'm in for a St l group on the West side!

[Alex Brecher 10,515]

Please PM me if you'd like to lead or co-lead this support group!

[pinksjo1 137]

Hi everyone!

I am going to be the local chapter leader for St. Louis! Please let me know if anyone would like to be part of the leadership team. I am just getting started and would love to have any help in making this a success.

Thanks!

You can email me at jfpinkston@att.net

[SpecialNewMe 38]

I live in OFallon MO and would be interested in being part of this group!

[Pretty_In_Purple 112]

I also would like to join a local support group. I am an hour and 15 minutes west from down town STL. If we could meet in Eureka somewhere that would be cool. :-) Please keep me posted. Thanks!

[pinksjo1 137]

Our first meeting is Wednesday, June 18 at 6:00 pm. The location is 231 S Bemiston Avenue, Clayton, MO 63105. The meeting will be held in The Bemiston Tower Bldg. Lobby Conference Room. Parking is FREE and available in the bldg garage off of Bemiston Avenue. If the arm is down, please just take a ticket (the attendant will be gone by the time the meeting is over and the arm will be up). Looking forward to meeting you!

[SpecialNewMe 38]

Sounds great. Looking forward to it! Thanks for taking the rings!!!!!!!!!!!

[jami1kenob 3]

Hi there! I would love to attend a support group! I am in souther IL, but work in STL. I was banded on Tuesday of this week and am struggling, but healing

[Pretty_In_Purple 112]

I may try to attend. I think it's about an hour away from me. I'll have to mapquest it. My name is Jesseca. 33 years old. I was sleeved 4/7/2014. Hope I can make it. It would be great to meet new friends who are in the same boat I'm in. :-)

[pinksjo1 137]

Hi Jessica!

Please let me know if you need any other directions as we get closer to the date. Our first meeting is basically a meet and greet. I agree, we need all and any support as we are really the only ones that understand what we are going through.

Hope to see you soon,

Joan

[greensleeve 457]

<p><em>Hi Jessica!</em></p>

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<p>Please let me know if you need any other directions as we get closer to the date. Our first meeting is basically a meet and greet. I agree, we need all and any support as we are really the only ones that understand what we are going through.</p>

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<p>Hope to see you soon,</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Joan</p>

Do you mind if after we maybe do a clothing exchange?

[EmmaLindsey 2]

This is awesome! I'm from St. Louis and I love in Ballwin right now so that's not too far. I also love the idea of a clothing swap/exchange/sell type thing.