Hi!  I'm moving to Connecticut to the Madison/Guilford area. I'll be looking for a support group in the area as well as a physician who is gastric-bypass savy.  Any recommendations?  Also, any positives on Connecticut and the area would be MOST welcome!  We weren't planning on going anywhere but hubby got transferred to Wallingford...any location advice?  Hubby's colleagues suggest Madison and Guilford.  

Hi Kristen,
One of the best surgeons and hospitals is Dr. Jonathon Aranow in Middletown, Ct. His practice is associated with Middlesex Hospital. You can look him up here on OH (upper right hand in green:find a bariatric surgeon). There is also a good support group out of middlesex hospital. He has patients from all over CT. I started out with him a couple years ago when I was interested in having gastric bypass but then I learned about the VSG here on OH. I would suggest that you research all surgerie before you make a decision if you already have not. Dr. Aranow now does VSG aslo but did not when i had first changes my mind and I am so close to my surgery date I ahve decided to stick with my surgeon in NY however, I am hoping to have Dr Aranow do my follow up.

Madison and Guilford are both very nice areas on the shoreline. They are however, a good 45 minutes to 1 hour commute without traffic to Wallingford. I live a couple towns over from Wallingford in Berlin/Kensington. Ct is a beautiful state so I would also recommend taking a visit out here and exploring.

Good luck!! Let me know when you get to CT!

 Hi  and thanks for responding!!  I will have to look at the Middlesex Hospital!  Thanks for the reference!  I had my surgery last May (RNY) here so now I just need a support group and a physician.  I'm going to look at the map to see where everything is.  We visited the area a little bit last weekend--it was our first time in CT!  It was pretty indeed.  I'll let you know when I get there--it will be good to have some contacts!!!!!!  

 By the way--good luck on your upcoming surgery!!!!!!  All the best!!

Hello,
I live in Madison and my husband works in Wallingford. His commute is only 20 minutes.  When looking for a house I suggest North madison.  Madison has the best schools. 

Being in North Madison we are also less then 20 minutes away from Dr. Arannows office and the hospital.

 Thanks for responding and thanks for the tip!  We were thinking it would be cool to be close to the beach but a shorter commute sure is appealing too!  Do you go to the beach a lot?  I want to take up sailing...!  Looks like you just had your surgery!  How are you doing??  I hope everything went smoothly!  My surgery was in May so I'm 9 months out now.  So happy I did it! 

I am doing great. No complications at this point.  I don't get to the beach as much as I would like to.  I have four kids and they keep me moving at all times.

 Glad you're doing well!!  How old are your kids?  I have an 8 year old and a 12 year old, both girls.  (3rd and 6th grades).  I can't imagine having 4!!  2 keep me busy all the time!!  You must be really organized!!  You're going to love going to the beach next summer!!  :)  With your new bod!!  I know I can't wait!!!

I agree with everyone about Dr. Aranow. He doesn't take new patients from other doctors unless you move away from them so you are in luck.

 Cool--I guess I will need a surgeon to follow up with.  And how about a physician...?  Any suggestions?  I want one who knows the ins and outs of what medications I can and can't have....
Thanks!!

My doctor is in Glastonbury an that's in the Hartford area.

 Thanks!  I'll have to get out the map and learn my way around!  It's nice to have some info!  Thanks again!!

I still have to look places up. I just moved here  7 years ago in June.

 That's so funny--I'm realizing the same thing about here!  I've been here for 11 years and I'm still lost!!  Also, there are so many local places I've meant to visit and haven't gotten to yet!!!  
Take care!!

LOL For vacay last year we were supposed to stay home and do things around CT. Didn't happen.

Kristin, welcome to CT (when you get here!) I am a patient of Dr. Aranow's well.... Middlesex Hospital has an active support group.. I live in North Madison and can make it to Wallingford in 20-25 minutes... My neighbor has a great sail boat and I am sure she would share info with you... Please keep us posted with your progress. 

 Thanks so much, Dan!  I will definitely join the support group!!  I go to the one here every chance I get.  Great that your neighbor has a sail boat!  I will have to give her a call when I get there!!  Thanks!  I am in the midst of boxes here trying to de-clutter so we can get the house on the market....UGH!  Trying not to eat from all the stress....must get back to journaling!!!!  

 Welcome to Alaska - I mean CT - with all the snow this year one would think we are in Alaska!
Any way my Doctor Papasavous and Doc Tischler in Hartford & Glastonbury had the first Center of Excellence in CT. They are part of Connecticut Surgical Group who operate out of Hartford Hospital.  They (and myself) were just featured last night on Hartford Hospital's Advancing Medicine Weight Loss Surgery TV show on WFSB @ 7:30.  
Its probably a haul for you but they are excellent.  There is 1 bypass Doc that was removed from a local hos that I won't mention here -  u can private me for his name so you won't go to him.

I just recently relocated to Middletown and I love. It's a great area for children as well as families.

 Thanks for the message!  It's nice to hear that you love it there and that it's a great place for children and families.  Where did you move from?  Where you relocated for work?  So glad to hear good news of moving to CT!  I need all the support I can get!!  :)  I'm sure it will go fine but you know it's so stressssssfullll!!!!  Oh--and how did your kids do?  And how old are they? (I have an 8 year old and a 12 year old, both girls.  They're handling it better than I am....)
Take care,
Kristen