Dear Tammy, What a time the past 4 years have been. I went to Dr. Valin in june 06, had the VBG done. Lost a total of 41 pounds, gained 70. What a deal. have started to vomit daily, ended up back at St. Raph's. (Wouldn't send a dying anything there. Dr. was a total ass as he was as well. MONEY

MADE BIG MISTAKE! I ATE WEIGH****CHERS TERRI & VEGGIES AROUND 7PM LAST NIGHT. AROUND 1AM I WAS IN PAIN! I CALLED DR THIS MORN. THEY THINK A PIECE OF CHIX IS STUCK:(. I HAVE A 8AM APOINTMENT TO FLUSH THE BAND OUT. IM ON WARM FLUIDS TILL THEN. MAN IM HUNGRY!! BUT VERY PAINFUL TO EVEN DRINK.. NEVER AM I EATING WHITE MEAT CHIX!!!

Good for you on your great success.   Our group is called Central Connecticut Cares.  We are out of Middletown but we are not affiliated with any surgeon, hospital or any procedure. 

We started the group as a place to meet other WLS patients who would like to socialize with their peer and do fun things.   We are a special group of people in different stages of the journey.

We have a monthly discussion group at the Water's Edge Rehab Center in Middletown on 111 Church street.  We hold them on a Saturday Morning from 10:30 to 12.  Our Regular meetings are very informative and we always manage to walk out with some new information

We are in the process of getting some fun events  to help us with support.  We feel that the once a month or two support groups at the hospital are very good but I need more support and what better way then to get together with others who have experienced the same  ups and downs and do something physical.   

To join just go the Groups Section here and search for central Connecticut cares then follow the prompts to join.  Once you have joined you will be emailed any updates we have.

We have in the planning stages a Saturday Tee Shirt Shopping Meetup,  a Campfire Pot luck Meetup and I am also going to have in impromptu  Pool/Gym Night at my pool facility in Wallingford for those that would like to try a pool or gym with mature adults and some privacy.   But that is not set in stone yet. 

I also am looking at a Civil War Reenactment for May .... but again that is in the planning stages.

I hope you will join us and have fun doing it and meet some new friends.

Gloria

miss pandora, i too live in colchester. this is my 6th month anniversary. over the past 3 years i regained 20 pounds and have been actively fighting to lose it.
ive been thinking of starting a walking club in colchester are you interested? I'll email you with my personal info to contact me ifyou wish.
Pam

there is a state park, not even maybe a mile up the road from where we meet, there are greattttt walking/hiking trails, and bbq pits, tables, swimming etc.. and its great for families...