New to CO Board, Support Group (having a DS)

Hey All,
 I am new to the Colorado board and just decided to pursue a DS rather than a RNY. I have already completed my Psych eval and a nutrition class but may have to do the Nutrition class over since I switched surgeries. Just wondering if there are any locals that had a DS.

If not, for those of you that attend local support groups do you think it would be beneficial for a DSer? I have never been to a Support Group yet and was just wondering. We are all working towards the same goal I am just doing it a little differently.

Thanks for any help, Kj

I only know about the colorado springs group - many are RNY'rs and Lap banders. However - I think we all have struggles that are similar and can be very supportive to one another. Each surgery has some different things in dealing immediately post op, but its the long term post op - and dealing with nutrition that makes us all more equal.

I see that your in Aurora so the Springs might not work well for you. But if your interested in more info about it, here's the website www.phlwls.com

Thanks so much!

Welcome,
Who will your surgeon be? Usually the hospital you have your surgery at will have a support group. There are several in the Denver area.  My surgeon is Dr. Jonathan
Schoen at University Hosptial.  They have a support group meeting once per month usually the last Wed. evening of the month.
Check out this website to see where and when the meetings are.
http://www.bnrllc.com/Support_Group_Sched.htm
You can also go to the groups section in ObesityHelp.com and it will prompt you to type in a zipcode or city and it will direct you to groups near you.
This is a great site for encouragement/ support and care.
So glad you found us.
Annie

I am having a lapband done at UCH 5/24.  They have a support group every 4th Wednesday from 6.30-8.00pm in roon 2007 in the AIP.  I will be going for the 1st time next week.  Good luck and maybe see you there.

Hey all,
 My surgeon is in Texas and I will not be using a local hospital. I was originally going to have a RNY and was going to go to Swedish but after further research decided on the DS. There are no local DS sugeons so I will be going to stay with my Dad in Texas for surgery. Do you know if your support group will accept people that didn't have surgery there?

Hi,
I know that the support groups that meet at Swedish, Skyridge & University Hospitals allow others to attend but they have to pay  something (I'm not sure what amt)
There are other groups that meet in the Denver area that would be at no cost.
When is your surgery?
Keep us posted on how you are.
Hugs
Annie

Thanks! I am still finishing up some tests before I can get my surgery date, this process seems to take a while (or I am just really impatient!! haha!)

I might try the support group at AIP since it is close, does anyone know how big it is? I did take a nutrition class with Kelly before I switched procedures and she was great so I wouldn't mind seeing her again. Maybe I will contact her directly and see how much it costs.

Talk to you all soon! Kj