New to Board - Looking for info on support groups

Hi, I'm a new member to the board but not to wl surgery. I had a LapBand in 7/07 at Methodist. I've had trouble with mine with food getting stuck and then needing to come out which is very unpleasant. So my band has been unfilled half of the time. After 9 months of my band being unfilled I went in and got a fill on Monday and am attempting the plan again. I originally lost 30 lbs. and have kept it off but almost half has come back in the last couple months. For me support and accountability is important. 
     PNC used to have a band group that was great but now no more. I'm boycotting their other meeting cause I think it was rotten to cancel a group so many people relied on. I also have a class wed night. I'm wondering if people have suggestions of other support groups formal or informal that meet? I'm on the west side of Minneapolis in the middle so can get different areas. Message boards are good but I need to know some ones going to see me face to face. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks, Vic

HEY! I miss the PNC band group too!

Unity Hospital has a great adjustable gastric band group:

When:   Second and fourth Monday of the month, 5:45 to 7 p.m.
Where:   Unity Hospital, lower level classrooms, 550 Osborne Road, Fridley, MN
Cost:   Free
Contact:   Amy Amberg, support group coordinator, 763-236-2068

A lot of us also meet every Sunday at a Starbucks in Coon Rapids near Coon Rapids Blvd at 6:30pm. It's a great time!

Thanks for the info, Elena. I would like to talk with you to get more details about the meetings. Both sound good. The weekly group would be helpful. Any of the PNC band people there? Vicki

Vic,
Have you considered lap band to Duodenal Switch Revision surgery?  U of Minnesota Buchwald or Ikramuddin can do this. 

There is a support group at 494 and France Avenue 6:30 PM THIRD (3rd) Monday of every month with Tammy Bishop.  Come there, and ask questions.

:)  Good luck.
Kathy

Hi Vic,
I go to the Unity meetings and coffee group that Elena mentioned - great groups of people. I also go to a support group at Abbott - 1st Monday of the month from 6:00 to 7:30 on the 6th floor of the Piper Building. They post signs with directions to the room. I agree support is crucial; new or a little further out.
Jean B.

Can anyone tell me where the Starbuck in Coon Rapids is located that the Sunday meetings are at?