Even though we all have had or may want to have weight loss surgery to become healthier there are a lot of people out there that still don't know how to read the labels on the food they purchase. Here is a website from the Food and Drug Administration with just that information.
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/foodlab.html
Hugs~
Gail
Monday, September 11, 2006
Awesome Meeting!
I wanted to say THANKS to EVERYONE who attended today's meeting! We had 11 in attendance!
Janelle, it was good to see you again and you are doing so good @ 10 weeks out!
It was good to see Linda again. She doesn't have internet but is the sweetest person! She is the sister to the Leader of the Troy group I attend, Mrs. Alice Leverett. Some of you met Mrs. Alice at our last meeting.
Cindy, I'm so glad I got to meet you! WE HAVE to get you an updated pic! You have MELTED! I hate I missed tonight's singing!
Peter and Carolyn, as always, it's so good to see you! Peter, I'm glad you are RE-involved! It's good to have you around and I am so glad I'm gaining a NEW FRIEND!! You are a blessing to me man!
Debbie and Leo! I'm so thankful to you guys for allowing us the opportunity to meet in your office! Debbie CONGRATS on your weight loss since the last meeting!
Lisa D, it was so good to meet you! You are BEAUTIFUL! COME OUT OF LURK MODE!! We won't bite!!
Fish and Lisa!!!! Thanks for lunch! I will definately be going back to "The Street" again! THANKS more so for the talk! I NEEDED THAT! Your advice and wisdom is a blessing to me!
SPECIAL THANKS TO GAIL for the protein samples today! You did an awesome job! I'm so glad that God placed you as our Co-Leader! I'm so blessed because of you!
You all bless me more and more everytime we meet! This group is so awesome to me and I NEED THIS! I learn from you all! I'm so thankful for all of you. I know we are only going to GROW! Not because of me, but because we ALL have input and SUPPORT for each other! That's what it is all about!
See ya'll on the 2nd Saturday in October which will be the 14th at 2 p.m. Mark your calendars now! We are going to have a special guests. Her name is Susan and she is a fitness trainer. She is going to talk to us about the importance of fitness and excersie in our weight loss journey! She called me on Friday! Gail, our flyers you made are not only working to draw people interested in or who have had WLS, but also for SPEAKERS!! WOO HOO!!
Randall
Janelle, it was good to see you again and you are doing so good @ 10 weeks out!
It was good to see Linda again. She doesn't have internet but is the sweetest person! She is the sister to the Leader of the Troy group I attend, Mrs. Alice Leverett. Some of you met Mrs. Alice at our last meeting.
Cindy, I'm so glad I got to meet you! WE HAVE to get you an updated pic! You have MELTED! I hate I missed tonight's singing!
Peter and Carolyn, as always, it's so good to see you! Peter, I'm glad you are RE-involved! It's good to have you around and I am so glad I'm gaining a NEW FRIEND!! You are a blessing to me man!
Debbie and Leo! I'm so thankful to you guys for allowing us the opportunity to meet in your office! Debbie CONGRATS on your weight loss since the last meeting!
Lisa D, it was so good to meet you! You are BEAUTIFUL! COME OUT OF LURK MODE!! We won't bite!!
Fish and Lisa!!!! Thanks for lunch! I will definately be going back to "The Street" again! THANKS more so for the talk! I NEEDED THAT! Your advice and wisdom is a blessing to me!
SPECIAL THANKS TO GAIL for the protein samples today! You did an awesome job! I'm so glad that God placed you as our Co-Leader! I'm so blessed because of you!
You all bless me more and more everytime we meet! This group is so awesome to me and I NEED THIS! I learn from you all! I'm so thankful for all of you. I know we are only going to GROW! Not because of me, but because we ALL have input and SUPPORT for each other! That's what it is all about!
See ya'll on the 2nd Saturday in October which will be the 14th at 2 p.m. Mark your calendars now! We are going to have a special guests. Her name is Susan and she is a fitness trainer. She is going to talk to us about the importance of fitness and excersie in our weight loss journey! She called me on Friday! Gail, our flyers you made are not only working to draw people interested in or who have had WLS, but also for SPEAKERS!! WOO HOO!!
Randall
Friday, September 08, 2006
Support group meeting today
Do not forget that the HOW support group will be meeting today from 2-4 pm at 5919 Carmichael Road (Alabama District Council of the Assemblies of God Headquarters. Please come and join us if you can.
This meeting is open to all gastric bypass patients who are pre operative or post operative or to anyone who is interested in more information on the surgery. Family members are also welcome.
For more information contact:
Randall Culpepper: 334-488-1923
or jrcpepper@troycable.net
or
Gail G. Alexander: 279-3880
or gailgalex@gmail.com
This meeting is open to all gastric bypass patients who are pre operative or post operative or to anyone who is interested in more information on the surgery. Family members are also welcome.
For more information contact:
Randall Culpepper: 334-488-1923
or jrcpepper@troycable.net
or
Gail G. Alexander: 279-3880
or gailgalex@gmail.com
Sunday, September 03, 2006
SUPPORT DINNER LAST NIGHT
Well the Support group dinner was last night and it went well though there were only a few there this time but we all had a good time. The food was good, the fellowship was better and we all look forward to next time. Hope to see you there.
Peter
Peter
Saturday, September 02, 2006
Friday, September 01, 2006
Montgomery Area Dinner Saturday Spetember 2
We are having a Montgomery Area Dinner this coming Saturday, Sept. 2nd at 5:30 at Panera Bread located in East Chase. Please try to come. We will have a blast. They have wonderful Soups, Salads, and Sandwiches. See you SOON!
Randall
Randall
Support Group Meeting Saturday September 9th 2006
Support Group Meeting for Gastric Bypass Patients
Montgomery HOW
(Help Overcoming Weight)
When: 2nd Saturday of every month
Time: 2 pm to 4 pm
Where: 5919 Carmichael Road
(Alabama District Council of the Assemblies of God Headquarters)
This meeting is open to all gastric bypass patients who are pre operative or post operative or to anyone who is interested in more information on the surgery. Family members are also welcome.
For more information contact:
Randall Culpepper: 334-488-1923
or jrcpepper@troycable.net
or
Gail G. Alexander: 279-3880
or gailgalex@gmail.com
Montgomery HOW
(Help Overcoming Weight)
When: 2nd Saturday of every month
Time: 2 pm to 4 pm
Where: 5919 Carmichael Road
(Alabama District Council of the Assemblies of God Headquarters)
This meeting is open to all gastric bypass patients who are pre operative or post operative or to anyone who is interested in more information on the surgery. Family members are also welcome.
For more information contact:
Randall Culpepper: 334-488-1923
or jrcpepper@troycable.net
or
Gail G. Alexander: 279-3880
or gailgalex@gmail.com
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