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Oh I forgot it's tonight. I should be able to come, let me double check. Do you have the specifics of the location? I'm not really familiar with south Huntsville (parkway areas). What is the wellness center out there by? And what time is the meeting, 7?

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Oh I forgot it's tonight. I should be able to come, let me double check. Do you have the specifics of the location? I'm not really familiar with south Huntsville (parkway areas). What is the wellness center out there by? And what time is the meeting, 7?

It's at the Huntsville Hospital Medical Mall. It's at the corner of Governors Drive and Memorial parkway. If you're coming from the north - take Governors drive exit, go left up under the parkway and you'll see it. I think I remember someone saying it the old mall building.. but that was before I moved here. It starts at 6pm. Hopefully enough of us can come tonight that they'll start working on a seperate support group for us.

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Ohhh I do know where that is, I've been there in the past year. What room or whatever is it in? That place is pretty big. I'll have to come from work if it's at 6, and I am frumpy today :x

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I'm not sure which room it's in but I plan to go in the door that faces Governors Drive and if you walk down a little bit you'll see the "Wellness Center" on the right. I assume they can direct us.

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I talked with one of the nutritionist at the Wellness Center. She said it last until about 7:30. I'm sure we can leave early if needed.

My husband's ride home from work left early due to illness. :w00t:

I'm still trying to figure out how to get him home, I will keep you updated if I can go!

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O.K. Saved...I will be wearing a green blouse and green pants and black sparkliy crocks...hows that for a fasion statement? So look for me please. Can't wait to meet you and hopefully other bandsters.

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Looking less & less likely for me. Work is out in 10 minutes and no one is going our way.

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I just got this email a few minutes ago!! It's from the Bariatic Coordinator at Huntsville Hospital.

Hi Wendy!!

Great News!!

First, I saw your name on the role sheet for our last support group last week! Thanks for comimg to this and I hope you enjoyed the meeting!

And...Best For Last...

We have created a support group just for you and your friends who have had gastric banding done or may be considering it!!! This new addition will officially launch next month (November).

Monthly - Support Group - Gastric Banding 1st Thursday of the month 5p-6p Huntsville Hospital - Medical Mall - Wellness Center

Hope this works!!! I would enjoy hearing your thoughts!! Angi

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How does that sound to everyone? I hope that everyone can make it by 5pm.. since it is just one day a month. I also hope that we can get enough people to come and support each other so they will continue it.

Put that date on your calender. You may have to do what I did... added a reminder the day before so I could be sure and plan it into that next day.

Any ideas?

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Hi Everyone,

I'm excited that someone was able to get a support group going in Huntsville. I know several patients of Dr. Groves & Britt are interested in a support group. I pass the message along to them!

Donna

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Just a reminder... the first gastric banding support group meeting is tomorrow. Well the first at Huntsville Hospital Medical Mall. That's on the corner of Governor's Drive and the parkway. It starts at 5pm. I really hope that I am able to make it... i've been feeling crappy this week and work has been kicking my tail!!!!!!!!!!!!

If there are any questions I can answer, please feel free to reply or email me.

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I can't believe I forgot again. I just looked at the calendar, though I was doing good (thought tomorrow would be 1st Thursday).. dangit..

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Hi everyone! I'm new here, and thought I would check in on the HSV thread. I am considering lap band, so I joined this board to get as much info as possible before making my decision. My OBGYN recommended Dr. Mailapur, so I am going to one of his info sessions next month.

Glad to see there are other North Alabama folks here!

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