Support group in Charleston/Effingham IL area?

Hi All! I am scheduled for surgery on August 8th. Yay!!! It seems like its getting so close, and nerves are beggining to settle in.   The reason I am posting today is because I am having trouble finding a support group in my area. Yes, i have checked the forums here, and the support group page. Most of them are over an hour away, which is not really feasible for me. I have tried searching on the local hoospital pages, but have found nothing helpful.  The other day I had my appointment with the dietician at St. Anthony's Hospital in Effingham, and she told me of a support group that met either in Charleston or Effingham IL. But, of course, she didnt have any contact information or any suggestions on how to get the information. I am really hoping that someone in the area will see this post and respond with either the contact information for this group or some other helpful information on how to get some aftercare. Thank you! Sheri

Congrats!! Great day as it is my birthday!! Shannon

i READ SOMEWHERE IN ONE OF THE MESSAGE BOARDS THAT SARAH BUSH HOSPITAL HAS ONE. CALL THEM AND CHECK IT OUT.  (IN CHARLESTON) GOOD LUCK JEANIENE

There is a support group that meets in the education center at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. My aunt goes to it and she is a nurse there.  PM me and I can give you her phone #.  Also the Director of Nursing there is a member.  She had RNY a few yrs back.

Thank you so much for your response. I appreciate it so much. I will PM you for the contact information.Im so incredibly glad there is a support group closer than Champaign.