Support Group questions

Hey there all.  I am currently pre-surgery and getting excited.  I will have my date soon.  I am currently researching support groups and would love to hear your feedback.  I recently went to a support group associated with my clinic and although it was very informative and I learned a lot, it wasn't so much a support group as an information session.  When I picture support group, I think of people sharing their successes, challenges and looking for, well, support.  I am also thinking a support group that is not affiliated with any specific clinic would be great as well, because then people can learn from a collective wealth of information.  It would be great if the people at the support group came from clinics from all over the Twin Cities can share their experiences.  I would like it to be a support group solely for Weight Loss Surgery candidates that are considering, pre or post op.  

Does anything like this exist in the Twin Cities?  (Again, not affiliated with a clinic.)

And if not, would you or anyone you know be interested in attending, if I start one? 

  There is a difference in the hospital information sessions and thier support groups, The support group for Abbott MPLS and St Joseph St Paul meet on the second Tuesday of the month.Park Nicolette, Unity, Unitied also have groups, you have to go to their websites for time.
   Maybe what you sre looking for is a goos coffe group. There have been several operation in the Twin City metro area. Maple grove and Burnsville have been the most active. They meet on Saturday morning for about an hour and a half. We have fun and good conversation.
   I will be out of town this weekend, but can give you more infoo if you would like to join us.

Paul