Hi everyone-

I am new to this site. I just joined today. I was banded on June 27, 2007 and I am so thrilled. The weight loss has been slow but I will have to learn to be patient. I have lost about 18 pounds. I think that I am in need of a support group to keep me on track. Does anyone know of any support groups in Maryland? Any help would be appreciated.

St. Agnes Hospital at Caton & Wilkens Avenue has them I believe 3rd wednesdays for post lap band. You can call 410-368-8725 to find out especially when they are held. I'm planning to get banded if I'm approved at St. Agnes (Dr. Averbach), in however soon I can go - which will probably be sometime next year before I can get banded.

I believe GBMC has one as well. I got banded there July 12. I'm not sure of the times but here is there number 443-849-3779. Congrats on 18 pounds gone forever!! If up can't find one maybe we should start our own! I know I could use it!

Hello, I Go To That Doc's Office. I See Dr. Singh. They Are Great. And Yes St Agnes Does Have A Support Group Every 3rd Wednesday Of The Month At 6pm. I Was Banded Jan 30 2007.

I am not banded yet but I will be go to St. Agnis. Not sure what Dr. that will be eather Singh or Averbach. Any info you can give me on them would be great. What ins did you use. I have cigna and I am hearing it will be 6 month long walk *sigh* I would be glad to be part of the Maryland support. I can't weight to have it done!!

I Have Optimum Choice Insurance And Got My Approval In Less Than 2 Weeks. Dr's Singh And Averbach Office And St. Agnes Hosp Are Considered A Center Of Excellence So I Didn't Have To Go Thru Alot Of Test And Such That I Hear Other People Have To Go Through. I Have A Girlfriend Who Had To Wait 6 Months For Her Approval Too. She Has The Same Insurance I Have But Went To Sinai Hospital. She Had To Have 6 Months Of Recorded Weight Loss, Have Ekg's, Sleep Study Test, And Some More Stuff And Still Hasn't Had Her Surgery Yet. She Hopes To Get It Done By The End Of This Month Or Early Next Month. Good Luck To You!