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

february meeting - miles surgical

NHRMC Support Meeting

Tuesday,  February 3, 2015

6:30 p.m.

NHRMC Cape Fear Site

3rd Floor Education Room

(Cape Fear South)

Topic:  "The Impact of Weight Loss Surgery on Relationships"

Presenter:  Ashley W. Swinson, MSW, LCSW Chrysalis Center

Posted on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 10:57PM by Registered CommenterJulia Holloman | CommentsPost a Comment

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January Support Group

Monday,  January 12, 2015  -  6:00 p.m.

Auditorium (directions below)

Topic:  Testimonies and Goal Setting for 2015 

Facilitator:  Kim  Joyner, RN

Directions:  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 Auditorium, located on the left.  If you go to the SEAHEC library, you have gone too far. 

I think you will love the new meeting room.  It is brand new and aesthetically pleasing.  PLUS....no food smells!

Posted on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 06:17PM by Registered CommenterJulia Holloman | CommentsPost a Comment

january support 2015

January Support Group

Tuesday, January 6, 2014

6:30 p.m.

NHRMC Cape Fear Site

3rd Floor Education Room

Topic:  Testimonies

Focused Goals for 2015: How and Why?

Facilitator: Kim Joyner, RN

Come join us and start the New Year with a greater FOCUS!

Posted on Monday, January 5, 2015 at 08:13AM by Registered CommenterJulia Holloman | CommentsPost a Comment

december support group miles surgical

NHRMC Support Group / December

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

 6:30 p.m.

 NHRMC Cape Fear Site

 3rd Floor Education Room

Topic:  TESTIMONIES and a little Christmas BINGO with a few door prizes!

 

Photo by Don Komarechka

Posted on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at 10:43AM by Registered CommenterJulia Holloman | CommentsPost a Comment

november support group meeting-dr. miles

NHRMC Support Group

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

6:30 p.m.

NHRMC Cape Fear Site

3rd Floor Education Room

Facilitator:  Kim Joyner, RN, NHRMC Bariatric Outcomes Manager

Topic:  Holiday Rescue:  Tips for Maintaining Balance During the Holidays

Posted on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at 03:14PM by Registered CommenterJulia Holloman | CommentsPost a Comment