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New Support Group

Hello fellow Jersey bandsters. Anyone in MONMOUTH/OCEAN counties want to get together for a support group? I am looking to start a support group in the Jackson area. Please email me ASAP. Abkin/Bertha support groups are wonderful however for those who live down here, it is hard to travel so far up north. Let's get together and support each other.:clap2:

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    Well hello Kittycat!

    I would love to get together with fellow bandsters! I live in Howell!

    Sounds great!:clap2:

    Maureen

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    Hi Maureen,

    It's great to hear from you. Wow, you're so close! I only have one other response (from Matawan), but hey, it's a start. I figure we'd meet once a month either my house(Jackson) or a library that's centrally located for all. I feel it would be great to get together and meet, share stories and help one another. Centrastate hospital has a support group only for gastric bypass and they have the nerve of charging $299 for the year. I wouldn't even pay that amount if they did have one for lap band. Anyway, can't wait to meet you! Even if it turns out to be just us, it would be nice to chat about what works and what doesn't. Hope to hear from you soon.

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    Oh that sounds wonderful! I'm only recently banded (Nov. 28th).... so I need all the support I can get! I am so excited! Hope to hear from you soon!

    Maureen:tea:

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    Hi nj dee,

    I just posted the info today in general discussion. Check it out and give me a call 732 824 1472. Glad you're interested! Talk to ya soon.

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    I am new to this board and I live in Manalapan. I am having my band done by Dr Washington out of Centra State. From what I understand, their is a lap band support group at the Health Awareness Center and I think it is free. Hope this helps.

    Erica

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    Hi Erica,

    Wow! You're so close! When are you getting your band? You must be so excited!!! Dr Washington, huh? I didn't know that Centra State does the band. I thought it was just GB. Do you have his phone #? I go all the way up to Morristown for fills. I wonder if I could get them through him. Thanks!!!

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