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RussianPrincess
on 2/21/09 2:35 am - Bellevue, NE

Chamisa is that you? This is Tasia, Ammies friend! Congrats on your surgery date!!!

misa
on 2/20/09 12:55 pm

I am happy I found this thread I am scheduled for RNY with Dr. McBride at the end of March and I have been a little nervous since I didn't know anyone local who had been to her. I didn't realize that she had a band.

monymony
on 2/20/09 12:51 am

Lap Band on 01/22/02

Topic: RE: Is there a WLS support group in Grand Island?

Hi Shelly, there is a support group in Grand Island. It is on the 1st and 3rd tuesdays of each month. I will email you the information. Mona

Veteran Bandster 2002

Nothing tastes as good as thin feels!

Barb_E
on 2/19/09 8:30 am - Grand Island, NE

Lap Band on 09/26/07

Topic: RE: Is there a WLS support group in Grand Island?

I live in Grand Island and kind of wish I knew what was going on with the support group. I had heard the one that meets at the hospital is just for gastric bypass patients, so I have not gone to that one.

Then I was invited to a support group that was was just starting I went in January and then the Feb. meeting was cancelled and haven't heard what is going on with that one. The Jan. meeting I went to was the first meeting and it was at someone's house.

If I hear of a support group that gets going I will email you.

Barb

sholman
on 2/19/09 2:32 am

Topic: Is there a WLS support group in Grand Island?

I am a nurse in Lincoln and have many patients from GI area. I am wondering if there is an active support group still meeting in the old Memorial hospital twice a month? If a new group has started, can someone let me know so I can let my patients know? I know Hastings and Kearney are meeting but really unsure of what Grand Island is doing at the current time. Thanks in advance for any information. Take care! Shelly

sholman
on 2/19/09 2:25 am

Topic: RE: Support System

Hi Carlie,
You are invited to join us at Saint Elizabeth in Lincoln. We meet every other Tuesday evening. I also know another couple of people that live in York who attend. We have a new "Bariatric Buddy" program and if you like I can have someone from your area contact you and be a support person for you before surgery or after surgery. My # is 402-219-7638. Good Luck.
Shelly - Program Coordinator

monymony
on 2/19/09 2:17 am

Lap Band on 01/22/02

Topic: RE: Support System

Hi Carlie, It is very important to have at least one person who is supporting you. The more people to support you the better. You can also attend support group and get lots of support there. Check with your surgeon to find a group close to you. You also have us on the Nebraska board to help you. Good luck in your journey. Mona

Veteran Bandster 2002

Nothing tastes as good as thin feels!

(deactivated member)
on 2/18/09 2:01 am - York, NE

DS on 06/12/09

Topic: Support System

Can anyone let me know how much of a role your support system (family, friends, etc.) played during and after the surgery? I have a very small support system and am pretty concerned about it. I live in a rural area and am having the surgery two hours away, so if anything happens post-surgery, it could be pretty scary. Thanks!