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I would love to be involved in starting and leading a local chapter. In addition to being a very focused and successful WLS'er, I am also an RN. I have worked in cardiac units for five years. I see the effects of weight every day. So, I feel that I have extra knowledge to pass on to others. Plus, I'm very outgoing and have a knack for making others feel comfortable. I'm very organized also.

My schedule is flexible. I'm normally off on Mondays and Wednesdays, but I can change that add needed. I'm also available most weekends.

If someone else in my area is interested, I don't mind co-hosting either.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

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

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Hi. I'm pre-op. Should get my date next week. I'd love to attend and help in any way. I'm a clinical psychologist.

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Hi, Lynn! I haven't been very proactive at getting started due to some personal issues. I'm still very interested. I've been trying to come up with places to meet that are not food oriented and private enough to allow conversation. It would be great if it were centrally located in Louisville. Any ideas?

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No problem. Clearly there aren't people posting like crazy in here wanting the group to start. Meeting space...well, the library offers free meeting spaces. There are many branches to choose from. Crescent Hill is close to being downtown without having to go downtown (if you were thinking a weeknight) but the Bardstown Rd branch might be the most "central" in the city.

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I just moved back to Louisville this week and am looking for a support group to attend. Please let me know if this is happening or if you know of any other support groups. Thanks!

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Woo hoo! I'm so excited people are interested. Let me try and connect with leepers about ours. The only other one I know about is this one: Support group at 6 p.m. on the third Thursday of the every month in Baptist Health Louisville's second-floor Education Center. Register by emailing BHInfoCenter@bhsi.com or call 502.897.8131

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I live in Vine Grove, KY, and I would consider this group, I just don't like travelling with these high gas prices. Would you consider having a group also in Radcliff, Ky or Elizabethtown, because, I would like to help and be a part if that is possible.

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Hi everyone I'm interested in participating in the group. I'm 3 months out of surgery and I live on east louisville. Keep me posted on meeting dates.

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Woo hoo! I'm so excited people are interested. Let me try and connect with leepers about ours. The only other one I know about is this one: Support group at 6 p.m. on the third Thursday of the every month in Baptist Health Louisville's second-floor Education Center. Register by emailing BHInfoCenter@bhsi.com or call 502.897.8131

Norton Weight Management Center has a support group that meets the 4th Thursday at 630....they have one that meets in the daytime too but I'm not sure when it is.

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Thanks...I forgot about Norton's.

I live in Louisville but actually work at Ft. Knox so I could certainly help if there is enough interest for Radcliff/Etown. I'm waiting to hear back from leepers.

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Let me know if I can help launch the group in anyway I'm new to the WLS life but will be glad to assist if needed.

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Hi everyone! I've gotten some really good ideas about different places to have meetings. Could everyone respond and tell me what days/nights would be good for you? Obviously we won't be able to make everyone happy, but it would be good to have a general concensus.

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Weekday evenings work for me.

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