Is there still a support group on the coast?

We used to have a fairly active support group. Rhonda left, and I haven't heard much. Do we still have one or not?

I would also like to know, I have never been to one, but feel it would be beneficial.

They are very beneficial. They say a large part of success is follow up care and support group meetings. So, when I find out when and where I will let you know.

I haven't heard anything about it since I was 1mth post-op..

April - you look GREAT!!! I think the ball fell when Rhonda left. I am going to do what I can to get one started at Keesler - we'll have better access to the poeple we need there anyhow, even though Dr. Dolan is deployed, and the plastic surgeon is getting ready to be deployed (WAAA!!!).

My name is Ynes and I had my surgery at Keesler April 2005. Ia a retired reservist and military dependent wife. I weighed 298 when I got the surgery and now weigh 150.  I have too many negative people around me that are trying to sabbotage my success on a daily basis.  Rhonda was so hel[ful in keeping you focused on long term results and the importance of life learning skills. I'd love to be a part of the support group there and help in any way I can to get it started again  How can I get in Contact with you.  Are they doing plastic surgery at keesler?  Is there anyway I can meet with you at keesler to see who we need to get in contact with to start it? Rhonda was great  and always well informed she nwill be missed. I hope to hear from you. Respectfully Ynes

They used to post every month with the date and time, but I haven't seen one for the coast in months.  I think there was one or two after Rhonda left then nothing.  Maybe you guys could get one back started.  You are good at rallying, Connie.  You could be a great leader.   Melissa P.S.  How are you feeling these days? 

I am going to do what I can =) I am feeling much better. Just had my last test done, so if this shows nothing, then I am not sure where we go from there. Probably just rack it up to the flu virus getting into my nuero-muscuar system. Thanks for asking =)

The last time I got and e-mail was in December 2006. Dr.Dolan at Keesler was talking about  setting them back up . Since they are doing the surgery. Iam not sure I have been out of the loop for awhile. But it might be worth checking into. I would like to have the group start back up. Wanda Weimer

I am putting a phone call into Dr. Dolan's office to see if they have one started up yet. I know when I saw them in November, they were talking about it. If not, since there are people still interested, I can't see why we can't get one started up. I am sure I can find some contacts that won't mind coming and talking to us.