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My friend said he goes to a support group for men at sky ridge medical center on i25 and Lincoln. I was sleeved feb 2013 and have had little to no support from any group, which has been very difficult. I live east of Denver and commute to work in Denver. My dr. Was dr. Brown, the hospital he works with has a support group that meets once a month. I'd like to know if there's a group anywhere east of I-25?

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No support eather...feel sometimes I am struggling...

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I go the support group at Rose (2nd Monday of the month at 6:30) and its open to anyone even if you didn't have surgery there.

4545 E. 9th Ave., #650. Denver, CO 80220

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I go the support group at Rose (2nd Monday of the month at 6:30) and its open to anyone even if you didn't have surgery there.

4545 E. 9th Ave., #650. Denver, CO 80220

I live in Federal Heights, so that's not too far. Thanks for sharing!

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I am gonna try this month's support group at Rose for the first time.

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I'm in Fort Collins and am one month post op. There are two monthly support options here, both at Poudre Valley Hospital. One is an educational group with a surgeon and a dietician available to answer questions. It's free and is usually a very large gathering, at least 50 people. The other is a smaller support group that costs $20. It's led by a therapist and I think it's kind of a new offering. Only 4 people the last time I went, but I'm guessing it will grow.

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Hello all, I'm in the Colorado area. "Aurora!" I go in for my surgery 7/19. Nervous and excited!!!

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I live in centennial. Was sleeved on July 18, 2016. By Dr. Metz. Looking for support groups in our around the area or others to chat with that are going thru the same.

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I was sleeved 5/2015 by Dr schoen at UCH. I am in South Aurora. Got pregnant (surprise!!!) 7 months post op. Baby is 8 weeks old today! I still need to lose 27 lbs. Need a jump start and support! Any ideas?

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I'll be moving back the weekend of the 12th! Colorado native, moved to LA back in late 1998 to pursue my career. Had a family and kids, decided to move them back to Colorado - they went ahead seven months ago, and now I'm going to rejoin them finally. Wife wants to get surgery this summer, will be doing it via Kaiser. Looks like Denver's Kaiser bariatric program has a well-reviewed surgeon, so that's good. I'd like to know of any support groups too, particularly Northwest of Denver.

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I'm from Greeley and having surgery on 12/01 in Ft. Collins.

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I'm in Colorado springs too

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Hi all! I live in Pueblo but had my surgery in Parker on 12/19. How's everyone doing today?

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Hi there,

Where northwest are you guys located in Colorado? I started a support group & ran it for 1 1/2 hrs in the Broomfield area. Had to stop it beacuse of work hours. Sadly, I am now unemployed & looking to re-start it again while I can.

Let me know if you're looking in our area.

Best of luck!

Fran

I'll be moving back the weekend of the 12th! Colorado native, moved to LA back in late 1998 to pursue my career. Had a family and kids, decided to move them back to Colorado - they went ahead seven months ago, and now I'm going to rejoin them finally. Wife wants to get surgery this summer, will be doing it via Kaiser. Looks like Denver's Kaiser bariatric program has a well-reviewed surgeon, so that's good. I'd like to know of any support groups too, particularly Northwest of Denver.

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