Pasadena/Glen Burnie Support Group

I saw where there used to be a support group in Pasadena but that has since stopped. If you are interested in having a support group in the Glen Burnie/Pasadena area, please email me at [email protected] and let's see if we can get one started again. - Heather

Hey a support group would be really great,how do u get one started?

I'm not sure! Let me post on the main message board and see what I can find out. Please email me privately and I'll start a database so I can keep you updated. I think a local support group would be great, even if it's just a few of us! - Heather

It is not difficult to form a support group. It is simply a group of people who get together to chat. All you need is a location and the people. The local group was incredible. We would meet at one person's home...each person brought a dish to pass... And we just chatted. I only went to it once..but it was great. All you need is the place, the people...and the motivation.

Well, my Friend, shall we work on this together? I'm happy to host the first meeting if you're interested. - Heather

Just a thought -- an advantage of joining a local support group that is sponsored by a doctor/hospital is that they bring in special speakers to discuss different topics that are important to WLS'ers (plastic surgery, eating around hoildays, nutrition information, etc.). I haven't been able to attend yet, but I am looking forward to going to the St. Agnes support group. They have a special meeting the first Wed. of the month at 6:30 for postops. Robin

Robin - I had surgery at Sinai and they have a wonderful post-op support group; however, I am looking for something a little more intimate - a smaller group of people in the area where I live. There may be local resources or retail stores in my area that I may not be aware of. Thanks for your response! - Heather

Robin, Just so you don't miss it the post op meeting at St. Agnes starts at 6 pm. It is where I normally do attend unfortunately due to uncontrollable work cir****tances I have not been in the last month. Have a great meeting. Denise

Hi Heather- I live in the Severna Park/Millersville area and I am interested in a local group as well. Please let me know how I can help getting this started. -Karey [email protected]