Support Group Meeting - 3/4/08 (question)

Hi everyone!  I was just wondering if anybody was going to the Support Group Meeting tomorrow @ the Yale Hospital from 6-8pm?  If s0o0o.... is there anything that you could tell me to prepare me for what goes on at these meetings?  Is there usually a topic? (If so, does anyone know what it is? ) I heard that the surgeons lead the meetings ... or at least attend.. see I'm not really sure what to expect and I'm a little nervous but definately excited to see what will happen.  So I'd appreciate anything that you could tell me! Thanks guys!

There is a meeting tonight in Hamden at 6:30 at the MIller Senior Center, next to the Miller Library accross from the town hall

Oh really? Who's running the meeting?

It has no affiliation

Rich is there a calendar for the Hamden meetings I am 6 weeks out and live in Hamden.  I would be very interested in attending the next one. 

I'm going to the meeting. I'm over 2 months post op. The meeting tomorrow night will be my 4th. Yes there is a topic sometimes and sometimes we talk about anything that comes up. Come to the meeting w/ alot of ?'s. Dr. Bell is at most of all the meeting. Alot people show up pre and post op. The meetings are a good time. Hope to see you there.                                            -Mike-    

Kait, not sure if I will be at tonight's meeting, I have had a few health issues this week and am just plain washed out...but that being said..the meetings are run by its members.  Usually there is a moderator if you will that will keep things going..all the meetings I have attended, Dr  Bell has also attended.  I made my decision to have surgery at my second meeting after meeting a couple both having the bypass.  Dr. Bell is great about answering any and all of your questions...and the group was very helpful to me!  I will most certainly be there next month to cheer you on! Jennifer

Hey Jennifer! I'm sorry to hear that you haven't been feeling well.  I hope you feel better s0on!  Thanks for the info... I have my list of questions ready for tonight and I can't wait to meet everyone and hear their stories!  

Hi guys!  Just wanted to see if there was an interest in the new Prospect meetings starting in April.  Laura and I are going to try and check it out.  Not that I will stop attending the New Haven meetings depending on the topic, but no charge for parking and less travel time is a plus.  Kait, it was great to meet you on Tuesday, I was sitting just across from you!  Best of luck to you on your journey.  Email anytime if you have any questions.  Mike was so helpful to me once I had gotten my date.....I am sure I called him several times wanting to know EXACTLY what was going to be happening on surgery day and recovery time!  Thanks Mike!