St. Louis / St. Charles WLS Support Groups?

Any support groups in the area of St. Louis / St. Charles

Jeff i really dont know , just wanted to welcome you to the board ....there use to be several people from up in the St. Louis area that was on the board all the time but we havent heard from any of them in a long time. I hope some of them will get in touch with you if there are any in the area. I think there is some there at the hospital so you might check with them ok ?  again welcome and hope you come back again....

Hi Jeff,

St. Alexius New Start has one, but I have not been yet (just had surgery Monday).  It might be worth looking into!  I hear it's a great group!!

John 

Sounds good , thanks for the info .  How was your surgery if you don't mind me asking

Surgery wernt well, thanks for asking!  Waking up from the anesthesia was pretty dry mouth and groggy, but hey, it wore off  Surgery was Monday at 2PM, and I was homebound Wednesday at 3PM.  I felt pretty good.

Thursday and Friday the muscle pain in the belly was rough, but "This too shall pass"! 

Sooo, here I am 8 days later and I am up to 3 mile walks in the evening and I feel really good.  On full liquids and soft foods are right around the corner.

See you soon!

John 

 I am from St. Charles/ St. Louis area. I know a few people who have had both AGB (lap band) and RNY done, and there are tons more...

Anyways, not sure of support groups at this time. BUT I can offer some support. If you need to talk at any time, I'm around.

I have been researching and learning about lapband and RNY since 2000. Had my AGB put in in 2004, lost 160 lbs and in 2007 it slipped and I had to have it removed. Since then, gained BACK 140 pounds, so am about to attempt for RNY this time. 

My band was put in incorrectly to start with... it's a long story...

But regardless, I'm in the area and will help you in any way and be of support.


My personal email is [email protected]

Take care!!! :)