Question re: support groups

Christine428
on 5/31/11 6:01 am, edited 5/30/11 6:05 pm

I posted this in the state forum but thought I'd have a better response here.

Can you show up at any support group or just the one for your doctor/hospital? I would go to more support groups but my doctor/hospital is farther away than I want to travel sometimes. There is one closer but it's at a different hospital/program.

Not the Same Dawn
on 5/31/11 6:11 am - BEE EFF EEE, CA

RNY on 07/11/06

I would go to a local support group..I recommend it highly...it doesn't matter what group you are going to but that you go for at least a year or two..There are plenty of electronic support venues like this one, several on facebook..but having people local is just a great idea for the first couple of years..

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Before Surgery: 214
Highest Weight: 240
Now: 125.6
Goal: 130

Laura in Texas
on 5/31/11 6:13 am

RNY on 09/17/08

Most doctor's groups welcome everyone, but if you are nervous, call ahead to make sure.

Laura

Laura in Texas

53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)

RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis

brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco

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Christine428
on 5/31/11 6:48 am, edited 5/30/11 6:48 pm

RNY on 04/08/11

Thanks! I'll call and check to be sure. I've only been to one so far and it was very informative and good mix of different experiences.

Dave Chambers
on 5/31/11 7:40 am - Mira Loma, CA

RNY on 05/10/06

Most support groups welcome anyone there. But, I'd make a phone call to be sure. Some surgeons have "extra fees" which cover support groups, counseling, etc. and you may need to be a patient of that surgeon to attend. The support groups I attend welcome anyone, but others may have different rules. Yes, I'd highly recommend attending a support group every month, if not more. Formats at support groups may vary some, and you may have to attend more than multiple groups to find one you like--even if you have to drive some distance. DAVE

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nfarris79
on 5/31/11 9:45 am, edited 5/31/11 9:46 am - Germantown, MD

RNY on 04/13/11

I'd encourage you to go to your local group - my surgeon/hospital is 1.5 hrs away but my local support group is 15min away. The proximity helps me attend weekly! There's also a teleconference support group that Joyce (Rejoyce) is setting up starting next week and last time I checked there were still 2 spots open. She posted a thread earlier today about it.

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qnmimi
on 5/31/11 9:57 am - Cottage Grove, MN

RNY on 01/13/11

Sometimes I've had to go to other groups to meet requirements for my program...everyone was welcoming, and nobody seemed to mind where I was from. Go to one close to home, and enjoy the group. If a plan requirement like mine, have the group leader write a note with your attendance, most are accomodating.

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