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Topic: RE: Looking for support groups
As far as I know they are for anyone Kathy - if you want to double check you can call that number and find out - I haven't been to one - even though I know I should - but when Dr. Barba was running them for St. Francis I went a couple times and it was definitely open to all so I'm pretty sure Dr. Raftopolous didn't change those rules!
Topic: RE: Nurse Report for Dr. Raftopolous
Oh no Kathy! Sorry to hear you have the flu hope you don't have the swine flu -
You're in my prayers to feel better....
Healing energy sent your way
You're in my prayers to feel better....
Healing energy sent your way

Topic: RE: Looking for support groups
Are those for anyone? I really need to find a group thatmeets closer to work and the times are a little better there. I MIGHT be able to go in a little late esp since it's the end of the month.
I shall now be know as Hagatha: Queen of the queens.
Baby 7-09
Xavier Elliott born 10-5-10
Topic: RE: Nurse Report for Dr. Raftopolous
Glad you are feeling better Tammy. I have been thinking of you but haven't called since I might be oinkin. Def have the flu and not sure about the H1N1.
I shall now be know as Hagatha: Queen of the queens.
Baby 7-09
Xavier Elliott born 10-5-10
Topic: RE: Calcium breakdown test...try it to make sure it's breaking down..
great tip! thanks for sharing :)
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Rny 9-4-07 -158lbs
July 10th, 2009 Brachioplasty (Arms) & Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
Topic: Nurse Report for Dr. Raftopolous
So I mentioned to Dr. Raftopolous that I was not happy with some of the care I received in the hospital, I told him I had a list of the good nurses and CNA's and I was going to write a letter - he wanted to know if I remembered the "bad" nurses and CNA's because he was going to try to make sure that these nurses/CNA's DO NOT take care of his patients! (wish I had kept a naughty and nice list!)
So for all you post-ops - if you've run across a nurse or CNA that was really doing a poor job or a really good job - please either PM me with names - or post them here - I will get the list to Dr. R at my follow up appointment - he said he would make sure it was anonymouse so I figured I mine as well gather as much info as I can for other patients.
On another note - I'm down 23 pounds!! And starting to feel much, much, much better!!!
So for all you post-ops - if you've run across a nurse or CNA that was really doing a poor job or a really good job - please either PM me with names - or post them here - I will get the list to Dr. R at my follow up appointment - he said he would make sure it was anonymouse so I figured I mine as well gather as much info as I can for other patients.
On another note - I'm down 23 pounds!! And starting to feel much, much, much better!!!

Topic: RE: Chef Dave
It is in New Britain - I'm not going but would love to hear about from those who attend!
Topic: RE: Looking for support groups
I can't tell you how good the support meetings are because I haven't attended one but here is the info for the St. Francis Bariatric Center meetings:
Monthly support group meetings for preoperative and postoperative Bariatric weight loss surgery patients are held on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Gengras Auditorium 1st floor at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center.
*** Please note the October Support Group Date has been changed. Support Group will be held on October 22, 2009 instead of October 27th, 2009, please call the office for time and location of October's Support group. (860) 714-7128.
Monthly support group meetings for preoperative and postoperative Bariatric weight loss surgery patients are held on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Gengras Auditorium 1st floor at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center.
*** Please note the October Support Group Date has been changed. Support Group will be held on October 22, 2009 instead of October 27th, 2009, please call the office for time and location of October's Support group. (860) 714-7128.
Topic: RE: Looking for support groups
Hey Neighbor!
I know Hartford Hospital has a support group that is supposed to be really good.

I shall now be know as Hagatha: Queen of the queens.
Baby 7-09
Xavier Elliott born 10-5-10
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on 10/22/09 12:57 am
on 10/22/09 12:57 am
Topic: Looking for support groups
I will drive anywhere in connecticut - I travel here a lot and need to find support group meetings that meet in person....anyone??