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BethFromVA

By BethFromVA, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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BethFromVA    5

BethFromVA
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Does anybody here attend some form of support group, whether a psychiatrist, an overeaters' group, or simply a group of fellow bandsters? It is something I know I want to do as I lose with the band, and wanted to know what's out there and/or how you liked it and how it's worked for you.

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annie55    0

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Hello there .. I will be getting it done in april .. nice to see some from nova scotia ... We can keep in touch !:thumbup:

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Hi again it looks like this is not a thread from nova scotia ... does not matter ..we will be on the same jurney:thumbup:

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Beth;

I'm having surgery TUES at GWU. I haven't found a support group yet...seems that everyone that was in my pre-op classes at GW was having gastric bypass. Did you not like Dr. Pinnar's group? I have a friend that used him and went to his sessions a few times. I'll need to ask her why she stopped going. I think it was just too far/inconvenient with her work schedule.

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BethFromVA    5

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Beth;

I'm having surgery TUES at GWU. I haven't found a support group yet...seems that everyone that was in my pre-op classes at GW was having gastric bypass. Did you not like Dr. Pinnar's group? I have a friend that used him and went to his sessions a few times. I'll need to ask her why she stopped going. I think it was just too far/inconvenient with her work schedule.

I will actually go to my first Pinnar group on Monday. Maybe once I see what they talk about, it will be just what I'm looking for... I dunno. It is a tad bit far for me, but it was more that I wasn't sure if people also do an OA or therapist along with whatever else they have going on.

Mine was more the thought of what if I want/need to see somebody or join a group more than once a month.

And gratz on your surgery!!! Are you in and out the same day, or are you staying overnight? I was an overnighter.

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I live in Franconia, what about you? I've got a couple of friends near here that are my informal support group...one who had lb surgery a year ago and one 3 years ago. You could join us...both of them have been successful...the 3 year guy has lost 115 or more. The one year, girl, had some trouble early on, but is 35 down now and is on the right track.

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BethFromVA    5

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I live in Franconia, what about you? I've got a couple of friends near here that are my informal support group...one who had lb surgery a year ago and one 3 years ago. You could join us...both of them have been successful...the 3 year guy has lost 115 or more. The one year, girl, had some trouble early on, but is 35 down now and is on the right track.

In Leesburg here, so it might be a tad bit far. I'll keep this one in mind, though. Thanks! :thumbup:

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hello ..is that in Virginia? I am in Kingston Nova Scotia Canada about an hour from Halifax. I will be going to florida for 8 weeks and 2 weeks after that I am on a 14 day cruise ..its just how it has worked out .. so that is why i will be having the surgery in april about the 29th or 30 th cant wait ..... :thumbup:

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hello ..is that in Virginia? I am in Kingston Nova Scotia Canada about an hour from Halifax. I will be going to florida for 8 weeks and 2 weeks after that I am on a 14 day cruise ..its just how it has worked out .. so that is why i will be having the surgery in april about the 29th or 30 th cant wait ..... :biggrin:

Yes, it is. Northern Virginia = NoVa.

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LOL that is very funny .. that is why i thought it was nova scotia..at any rate we are all here for the same reason .... thanks

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I will actually go to my first Pinnar group on Monday. Maybe once I see what they talk about, it will be just what I'm looking for... I dunno. It is a tad bit far for me, but it was more that I wasn't sure if people also do an OA or therapist along with whatever else they have going on.

Mine was more the thought of what if I want/need to see somebody or join a group more than once a month.

And gratz on your surgery!!! Are you in and out the same day, or are you staying overnight? I was an overnighter.

H there! Dr.Pinnar did my surgery (10/24/08). He and hus group are wonderful! I haven't been to any of his support group, I lie in Fredercksburg, so it;s a tad far.:tounge_smile:

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BethFromVA    5

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H there! Dr.Pinnar did my surgery (10/24/08). He and hus group are wonderful! I haven't been to any of his support group, I lie in Fredercksburg, so it;s a tad far.:biggrin:

Nice to meet you, Kelly! It's a shame you're so far... it would be nice to meet. Maybe one day.

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Hi, I'm in Vienna. I was banded by Drs. Halmi and Tran. They have a support group in Woodbridge and are working on starting one in the Vienna area. I believe I heard they are open to non patients, but I'm not sure.

It's nice to know there are more of us in the area!

Orea

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