A special support group is starting up this week in Clinton.

A support group is being formed for individuals who have had the the weight loss surgery bariatric bypass surgery. The group is headed Peggy Selimoski. She explains many doctors who give the surgery require patients to join support groups after the surgery. Selimoski says most support groups are quite a distance away so she is starting one in Clinton.

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Selimoski says one of the biggest changes once an individual has had the surgery is to their diet. She says the support group will allow you to exchange ideas on things that work or don't work.

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Many groups such as the one Selimoski is heading are sponsored by doctors or hospitals, however, she is leading this group with no sponsorship. Selimoski says some of the things you can experience are tough to go through by yourself, she hopes anyone not a part of a support group or someone looking for a more local support group will come and join her.

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The support group Selimoski is leading meets Tuesday's starting tomorrow at the Dr. John Warner Hospital's Rural Health Center from 6:30-8pm.

For more information you can contact Peggy Selimoski at 934-4665.