Support groups at Uof M

Hi all, I was wondering how the support groups at the U are.  I have a lap band and go to the support group offered where I had my surgery, but it isn't very structured and I don't get much out of it.  I would like to try coming up that way for some meets, any recommendations?

I think the group at the U can be hit or miss.  There are alot of open forums but they do try and get guest speakers as well as have the Dr's come and speak.  There is a group this Wednesday, you should check it out.

I seen that & was going to check it out, but I work late this Wednesday.  I am up for the drive so maybe next month I can make sure I don't work that day.

Hopefully Nancy comes along for you - but there is a group of bandsters that meet in Fridley for coffee on Sunday evenings I believe.

Perhaps re-title your post so bandsters respond with other groups available for you. Just a suggestion.

Thank you for the info, I will have to see how far Fridley is, however if it gives me the support I need I won't mind a drive to get to it!

I don't know about the groups at the U of M, but I go to one at Abbott - meets the 2nd Monday of the month from 6:00 - 7:30 on the 6th floor of the Piper Building and we generally go out afterwards for more chit chat. We have everyone from pre-ops to people who have had the band for 3-4 years. Great group of people. Sometimes there are topics/speakers and sometimes it's just open discussion. Unity Hospital also has support groups the 2nd and 4th Monday's of the month at 5:45 - also a good group. And we have branched out from there and have a band support group that meets every Sunday evening at Starbucks on Foley Blvd. just off of Hwy 10 (might be kind of far for you.....
Let me know if you want any more info.
Jean B.