Welcome. Support in the Wilmington, NC area includes Dr. Miles, Dr. Harris and Dr. Hooks Support Group meetings and other related events and activities.
These Weight-Loss Surgery Monthly Support Group meetings are surgeon supported and professionally led.
Studies show that those who attend support groups are more successful after surgery. Get plugged in to support group that fits your needs and share your experiences while learning from others.
Two of our Wilmington, NC support groups are open to the public. Below is a schedule of meeting time and events, with more specific details following (as submitted) in subsequent post.
On the FIRST Tuesday of each month (Dr. Miles)
NHRMC Cape Fear Site, Wrightsville, Ave 6:30 PM
3rd Floor Education Room
Directions: Take elevator to 3rd floor, exit to the right, make another right and then an immediate left into classroom.
On the SECOND Monday of each month (Dr. Harris)
NHRMC
SEAHEC Classroom D 6:00 PM
Directions to 17st Street, NHRMC: Pull into the main driveway at NHRMC and turn left into the Betty Cameron Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Park in lot and enter via the main entrance. Take elevators (they are at the left) to the FIRST floor. Exit, walk through waiting area and take hallway until you reach the SEAHEC library. Take the elevator to the ground floor. Exit the elevator and turn left. Classroom D is located to your immediate left.
Jacksonville, NC
4th Monday of the month
6 - 7pm
Onslow County Library, Jacksonville, NC
Doris Ave
december support group
December Support Meeting
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
6:30 p.m.
NHRMC Cape Fear Site
3rd Floor Education Room
Topic: Holiday Sabotage—Strategies and Recipes for Overcoming
november local support group
NHRMC SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday - November 5, 2013
6:30 p.m.
NHRMC Cape Fear Site
3rd Floor Education Room
TOPIC: Exercise Designed Just for YOU!
Speaker: Jennifer Neufell, Certified Personal Trainer
Jennifer has over 20 years in her field. She has a very special offer for those that attend. You don't want to miss this one!
october support group meeting
NHRMC Support Group
Tuesday
October 1, 2013
6:30 p.m.
Cape Fear Hospital
3rd Floor Education Room
Hot Topic: TRANSFER ADDICTION
Presented by: Kelly Broadwater, MA, LPA, LPC, NCC
Transfer Addiction affects approximately 30% of weight loss surgery patients. You don't want to miss this very important meeting.
september support meeting
NHRMC Support Group
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
6:30 PM
NHRMC Orthopedic Hospital
(Formerly Cape Fear Hospital)
3rd Floor Education Room
Topic: Fruits of Your Labor
Let's explore what the fruits of your labor have been since you started your weight loss journey! It does not matter where you are in the journey, there is fruit!
august support group meeting
NHRMC Support Group
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
NHRMC Orthopedic Hospital
(Formerly Cape Fear Hospital)
6:30 PM
3rd Floor Education Room
Topic: Psychotherapy and Weight Loss Surgery
Presented by: Ashley Swinson, MSW, LCSW
Chrysalis Center for Counseling and Eating Disorder Treatment
Facilitator: Kim Joyner, RN, CNOR
NHRMC Bariatric Program Outcomes Manager