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Hi Lap-banders,

I live in New Haven CT and I'm having a hard time finding a live support group (not that this website isn't helpful, but sometimes you just want to talk to people and share experiences...).

So, I decided I'd put it out there that I'd like to start a group that would meet anywhere from once to twice a month, support each other, talk through their phase/problems/questions/etc.

I guess anyone from CT or surrounding areas could join, but meeting in the shoreline area would be best (Milford, Orange, New Haven, Branford) since I have a baby and can't travel more than 1/2 each way at this point...

I'm open to ideas and suggestions, but please pipe up if you're from around here and interested in this possibility.

Thanks!

Jo

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Jo: Where did you have your surgery? I had mine at St. Vincent's in Bridgeport, and they have all kinds of support groups. I live in Black Rock (Fairfield/Bpt line). Feel free to let me know if you get anything going!

:rolleyes: Kell

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Hi!

I had my surgery at Yale New Haven Hospital, and my Dr.'s office has a support group but it has 2 people in it (so basically no one bothers to go). I'm only 2 weeks out tomorrow and definitely feeling like I need to support and that talking with people who are going through this or already went through it would be very helpful. I didn't get any other responses on here so I might check out the support groups you mentioned. Have you been going there? Do you find it helpful? How long ago did you get banded?

I will let you know if I get enough responses to form a group.

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Jo: Where did you have your surgery? I had mine at St. Vincent's in Bridgeport, and they have all kinds of support groups. I live in Black Rock (Fairfield/Bpt line). Feel free to let me know if you get anything going!

:rolleyes: Kell

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Wish I was closer to you- but I am in New Britain, but I would gladly exchange emails or fb

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