I'm looking for a support group that meets in the Bay Area (preferably in San Jose). My surgeon (Dr. Cirangle) hosts one once a month, but I haven't found it particularly helpful as a support group; it's more of a seminar for people interested in being sleeved, not those who have already been sleeved. I'd like to find a group for already sleeved people with whom I can discuss challenges, get advice & support. A web search didn't turn up anything.

Does anyone know of any existing groups & where they meet?

I'm looking for a support group that meets in the Bay Area (preferably in San Jose). My surgeon (Dr. Cirangle) hosts one once a month' date=' but I haven't found it particularly helpful as a support group; it's more of a seminar for people interested in being sleeved, not those who have already been sleeved. I'd like to find a group for already sleeved people with whom I can discuss challenges, get advice & support. A web search didn't turn up anything.

Does anyone know of any existing groups & where they meet?[/quote']

Hello! I do not know of any in San Jose, but I know of post op support groups in Oakland and Alameda. They are not just for the sleeve, but post op of any WLS. I am going to go to the one in Alameda 7/20. If you would like to get on the list serve, please forward me your email address. Have a great weekend!!

I'm looking for a support group that meets in the Bay Area (preferably in San Jose). My surgeon (Dr. Cirangle) hosts one once a month' date=' but I haven't found it particularly helpful as a support group; it's more of a seminar for people interested in being sleeved, not those who have already been sleeved. I'd like to find a group for already sleeved people with whom I can discuss challenges, get advice & support. A web search didn't turn up anything.

Does anyone know of any existing groups & where they meet?[/quote']

Bari Bytes Good Samaritan Hospital/WLS Support Group

Facilitator / Bariatric Coach Sue Lassetter. M.A., CLC

1(408) 772-8071/ suecoach@mac.com

Hello! I do not know of any in San Jose' date=' but I know of post op support groups in Oakland and Alameda. They are not just for the sleeve, but post op of any WLS. I am going to go to the one in Alameda 7/20. If you would like to get on the list serve, please forward me your email address. Have a great weekend!![/quote']

Thanks Kat C! Oakland is a little far for me, but I'll keep your info just in case. Thank you!

Bari Bytes Good Samaritan Hospital/WLS Support Group

Facilitator / Bariatric Coach Sue Lassetter. M.A.' date=' CLC

1(408) 772-8071/ suecoach@mac.com[/quote']

Thanks Conemjo! You've been a great source of info, I really appreciate it! I will look into this one, its not far from me!

Hello! I host the San Francisco/Bay Area Support Group once a month in Union Square (downtown SF) if you are interested. It may be a bit of a drive, but groups are held on Saturdays mornings and there is a convenient parking garage located across the street.

If you are interested, you can email me at taragriffithmft@gmail.com or join our meetup page www.meetup.com/SF-WLS-GROUP.

Our group is not affiliated with any particular surgeon/medical group and is open to anyone!

Best,

Tara Griffith

Kaiser Fremont Bariatric Program Guidebook has a section with local support groups:

http://mydoctor.kaiserpermanente.org/ncal/Images/ADA-06-Support%20Groups%20-%20Where%20they%20are_tcm28-532134.pdf

I have been to the one in Fremont and the one at Good Sam. I am planning to attend the one in Saratoga on Wednesday, August 7. They will have a speaker ( I think a Dr.) who will talk about weight regain. Maybe we can meet up at that one?

I think most of these groups have a lot of pre-ops because some insurance co.s require you to attend a few support groups pre-op. Fremont has one specifically for long term post-ops, but I haven't been to it yet.

Lynda

Oh and the support group in Saratoga and the one at Good Sam both charge $5, even though it says free in the Kaiser guide. Kaiser WLS support group meetings at all locations are free.

Lynda

Kaiser Fremont Bariatric Program Guidebook has a section with local support groups:

http://mydoctor.kaiserpermanente.org/ncal/Images/ADA-06-Support%20Groups%20-%20Where%20they%20are_tcm28-532134.pdf

I have been to the one in Fremont and the one at Good Sam. I am planning to attend the one in Saratoga on Wednesday' date=' August 7. They will have a speaker ( I think a Dr.) who will talk about weight regain. Maybe we can meet up at that one?

I think most of these groups have a lot of pre-ops because some insurance co.s require you to attend a few support groups pre-op. Fremont has one specifically for long term post-ops, but I haven't been to it yet.

Lynda[/quote']

Thanks Lynda! Laura-ven mentioned this one. I had to work during the last Saratoga one, but I will be off on the 7th, so I was planning to try it out. Would be great to meet some local sleevers!

Thanks Lynda! Laura-ven mentioned this one. I had to work during the last Saratoga one' date=' but I will be off on the 7th, so I was planning to try it out. Would be great to meet some local sleevers![/quote']

I plan to be there. Maybe we can meet a few minutes early and get some personal chat time in. It starts at 7. Maybe meet up 15 minutes or half hour early?

Lynda

I plan to be there. Maybe we can meet a few minutes early and get some personal chat time in. It starts at 7. Maybe meet up 15 minutes or half hour early?

Lynda

Sounds good to me! I can be there at 6:30. Thanks for reaching out, looking forward to meeting you!

OK. And I'd love to meet up with any other Bay Area VSG peeps.

See you at 6:30 there.

Lynda

Does anyone know of a group that meets over the lunch hour or before 7pm? I really need to get connected with others, but I work in Sunnyvale and live in Gilroy. The Kaiser meetings are on days my husband is on shift. M,W,F.

There's a monthly support group at El Camino Hospital in Mountain View that is the second Thursday of each month from 6-7:30pm!

Does anyone know of a group that meets over the lunch hour or before 7pm? I really need to get connected with others, but I work in Sunnyvale and live in Gilroy. The Kaiser meetings are on days my husband is on shift. M,W,F.

I live in Hollister... have you found one yet? I can't find anything to go to.