Hello everyone!

I just wanted to introduce myself...My name is Donna and I am 3 weeks post-op today. I have been an OH member for a little while, and just discovered the CT mess. Board. I have posted on the main mess. board a few times. All has gone well post-op. I have an MD appt in an hour to remove the rest of the staples...I had open RNY. I am interested in any local support group meetings...I heard of one in Hamden....could someone please tell me about the dates/times...is it at the Library? (I used to live in Hamden, so I do know the area). Thanks in advance for your help!! Hope you all have a great day!! Donna T.

Welcome Donna, It is so nice that you have come to join us. I do not know about the support group but I am telling you that this group has some of the best people in. Just jump right in and start posting. Toya

Hi Donna, Welcome to our Ct Message Board ! I know the lady named Joanie M. ( look down to our Food log daily) amd email her . She will tell you when the next meeting at the library. I hope to meet you someday at Gathering party! Good Luck on your journey! Kathy K

We're glad you've joined us here on the CT boards! Please let us know if you need anything or have any questions. We're a nice bunch of people (in fact, much nicer and more supportive than you'll find on the main boards -sorry main board-) so feel free to hang out and get to know us! We'd love to know more about you! Best regards, Lisa C

Hi Donna, Congrats on the surgery and i hope everything goes well for you. You have come to a wonderful place as everyone on here is great!!!! I have Dr. Bell as my surgeon and he has a support group (which ANYONE can go to) at YALE on the first tuesday of each month. hope to see you there deanna

Welcome Donna! There is a support group for newly post-ops (under 3 months) at St Rapheal's every other Thursday at 6pm. It's not this week, but will meet next week. They also have a monthly support group the 3rd Weds of each month at 5:45. I know there are some at Yale and Middlesex too, but I don't know when they meet. I hope this helps, Carmen

Hi Donna! Welcome to the CT boards. You won't find a nicer bunch of people!! I live in Newington, but I think Joanie and Tara live in the Hamden area..... Tammy

Hi Donna, I am pre op and live at the other end of CT so I can't help you out with the meetings in New Haven. I just wanted to say welcome aboard - this is a great board, lots of support and love. I hope your journey is smooth and successfull! Nancy K.

Hi donna welcome to the ct board. like everyone already told you we are a great bunch. all the support is amazing. i went to the hamden support group before and the next one is dec 6th. it is at the senior center behind the library and i think its at 630pm hopefully joanie or debby will know if thats the right time. debby marcus and joanie also go and i know a few more of us are going to go on the 6th too and we might even grab a bite to eat afterwards if you wanted to join us. Cheryl k

Welcome Donna! This is a great group of folks and the most supportive group you'll ever know. Dr. Bell was my surgeon, and our meetings are the first Tues. of each month at Yale. The meetings are open to ALL not just his patients. Dr. Bell is also there to answer any questions, and our nutritionist Suzanne ususally attends as well. Check the board for the exact dates. Someone ususally posts. Congrats on your surgery...may you have smooth sailing for here on in. JA