anyone know of any support groups in North Tampa?

The only one I know of is at Tampa General once/month (its actually a long drive from where I live).

I live in New Tampa, almost in Pasco County.

Does anyone know if University Community Hospital provides post op support groups?

J, I live not to far from you. I know UCH has Lap-Band seminars so I would hope they do have support groups. You are a step ahead of me since you've already been banded. I also been desperate to find other people from Tampa going through this process. I hope we are lucky enough to find others in the Tampa area in here.

J, I live not to far from you. I know UCH has Lap Band seminars so I would hope they do have support groups. You are a step ahead of me since you've already been banded. I also been desperate to find other people from Tampa going through this process. I hope we are lucky enough to find others in the Tampa area in here.

good luck and keep in touch. maybe we can start our own group here in tampa

Hi! This is my first post to the forums. I've been reading for months though. I've had my request submitted to insurance and waiting for an answer. I hope to hear something by 5/19. I live in the Lutz/LOL area and would love to get together. Please email me as I'm anxious to meet local people who have been banded or are in process.

THANKS!:thumbup:

i don't live too far from lutz, i'm also looking for a closeby support group.

feel free to pm me if any questions or support.

i got banded 4/2.

hello J

Long time no hear. Sorry I have not posted but I had a wisdom tooth removed and it was killing me ....lots of pain.

Anyway, I was wondering how are you doing with the band? Have you found a support group in UCH?

I am close to my surgery date with Dr. Murr and I'm getting a little nervous , but nothing that I can't manage. I think I am a lot more excited to step into the unknown.

Hope you are doing okay.:tt1:

Hello LOL mommy

I too live in New Tampa and I'm due to be banded on May 14th. I hope that you get a reply from your insurance soon! Keep in touch as we can support each other once we are banded.

Hi I am going to UCH thursday for my first appointment with Dr I will try to find some information for you.

Hi I have my first dr visit at UCH on Thursday. Hope to keep up with you on this site.

I'm in New Tampa, not yet banded, and would be interested in a north Tampa support group. I am aware of brandon and south tampa groups not anything closer

Hi everyone! I'm from Odessa/Land O' Lakes area. I know of support groups through JourneyLite. I had my surgery done at their outpatient center in New Tampa and they do have a support group there once a month. Hope that helps with location!

I'm in St Pete and am waaaaay at the beginning of the process Tricare has outlined for this procedure.

Have a shrink appt next week as well as a surgical seminar at the provider's office in Town & Country.

Hi everyone, I am an employee at UCH, and yes we do have support groups. They are held at the Surgical Weight Loss Center, typically the third Thursday of every month at 6pm. The next support group is July 24 at 6pm. If you would like details on support groups and the services offered, contact the Surgical Weight Loss Center at (813) 971-6000 and ask the operator for the surgical weight loss center.

Dr. Dietrick and his staff are a superior group of people and are very knowledgeable. I have not attended a meeting as of yet, I was banded on 4/14/2008; however the meeting nights fall on a work night.

I hope this helps all of you from Tampa, and if there are any other questions I can try to answer, don't hesitate to contact me

Jason

Good Morning,

I am expected to be banded on Sept 29th. At this time I have one more supervised physician assisted visit which is in 2 weeks. Once that is done they are going to be submitting it to my insurance.

So I only have to wait for further information in hopes my insurance company covers me. At this point I am more anxious to get past the insurance process.

Dr. Dietrick has been wonderful at UCH and they do have monthly meetings. I live in Lutz area not far from the hospital.

Patty

Good luck, Patty!

Good Luck Patty! Dr. Dietrick banded me on 4/14/08 and so far I have lost 53lbs, give or take a pound. He is an incredible surgeon, and I'm sure you will have a very positive experience! I wish you the best of luck!!

Take care!!