New - Nervous- In Toledo/scheduled for WLS

Phew.. tried to get my whole post in that title!

I'm new to this site/board..and hoping to hear from others in my area. I'm scheduled to have RNY in Cleveland (st. v's) on 2/26/2008. All is approved and ready to go.

But as my title says, I'm in Toledo. I'm a little worried because the support groups for St V's are obviously 2 hours away..and I'm afraid I won't be attending many if any at all....

So my question is.. Does any one know of support groups in the Toledo Area? I just have a feeling that after the surgery, my support system is going to be critical.

Hi Im Becky and I too live in Toledo. so you going all the way to cleveland to have surgery? there is some good surgeons in this area, but i respect your choice. you are the one that has to feel good about your doctor.I go to Dr. brian lane he is in Bowling green. not too bad only about 30 min. I hope to have surgery in april ( been fighting with insurance company) then there is dr. white at toledo hospital i have a friend who he did surgery on she likes him alot. but anyway they have a support group in BG the last wednesday of the month down there at wood co. hospital.and toledo hospital has one the first wed. of every month. you are welcome to attend either one. i went to a couple at toledo hospital i really enjoyed myself. you can call either hospital to get details.  good luck and when is your surgery???

Hi there - I am from Toledo and my surgeon is Dr. White who is also in Toledo. Can I ask why you are going all the way to Cleveland for RNY when Dr. White does RNY in Toledo? He is an excellent surgeon and considered to be on the the best and most respected surgeons around. He has a support group once a month. The first Wednesday of every month. The support groups are free to us and I know others have brought in friends of theirs who have had the surgery so it is likely that they would not mind you attending. You can give a call. Ask to speak with Cathy. 419-885-2525. Best of luck!! ~ Terisa

Welcome! I had my surgery at StV's and I love Dr. Ben-Mier.  The care there was the best I have ever received in any hospital.  I agree it is a far drive from where you are. You need to go to the educational meetings they are very important. Welcome and best of luck to you.

i had rny surgery at st v with doc ben meir on 11/26/07. dr ben meir is amazing,so good choice. i don't know about toledo doc's but i'm sure that they fantastic, but st v's is known for this surgery and has been doing them the longest (in the area)  it is great that we have all these choices.  good luck to you on all of this.  do check out the rny boards, it is VERY imformative.

I love love love Dr. White....I just had my rny 1/16 and he has got to be the most kind, caring and understanding doc I have ever met. The whole staff there has gone out of their way to make sure that I have what I need and make sure that all is well.  The support group right here in toledo will be good.

Thank you for all that posted.. Sorry for such a delayed response on my part.. time got away from me. The I chose St V's in Cleveland for a couple of reasons. When I first started investigating WLS,  St. Vincents Charity  was the nearest hospital in Ohio listed as a "Center of Excellence",  Dr Ben-Meir has over 1400 Lap RNY's under his belt.. and of course because my insurance company (BlueCross/Blue Shield) covers him. But the truly deciding factor for me was Dr Ben-Meir's bedside manner.. He blew me away at our meetings. He is just the perfect combination of Confidence, kindness and professionalism. And I just decided to stick with him. My surgery is now scheduled for the end of this month... 2/26. I'll be looking into those meetings mentioned at Toledo Hospital.. I really!! appreciate the info on that!!!! Thanks again all!