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I really really want to get in some support group meetings but don't want to drive 4 hours to cincy to go to them and i can't find nowhere on here to tell me where some are i am in Sandusky (right on lake erie) anyone know somewhere close i can go?? or a way to find them on this website??? i've been looking for days

Hi Autumn! I definitely can't be of any help because I too have been searching for weeks for local support groups around Lima! Why is it so hard for those of us that live a great distance from our surgeon to find these meetings? I just called Dr. Curry's office & spoke with Nancy & she gave me a website that might be of some help. I haven't gone there yet, but here it is: (www)wlsfriends.com ObesityHelp.com would do well to have information available regarding local support group meetings, since this is a very important resource for many of us. Good luck in finding yours..... NancyT

Nancy~~ There is a meeting in Bellfontaine at the Hillcrest Baptist Church on the 1st Thursday of each month, 6;30pm. I am planning on going in May. HUGS Deb H (Indian Lake)

Well even bellfontain is still um about 2 and a half to 3 hours from me but if i can fins nothing else maybe thanks for the info

Autumn, We have one here at OSU, but that would still be one heckuva haul. Have you tried any of the hospitals up there that do wls? If you don't have one, maybe you could start one. I know OH helps folks to get support groups started. Good luck in your search. Having a support group is so helpful. It's nice to have actual human interaction with people who are in the same boat. I hope you can hook up with some one up that way. Take care, Val

yeah osu is still a ways away specially if i have to travel alone i don't know of any hospitals up here that do the surgery but maybe i better check better and i don't know about starting my own with all my medical probs and taking care of my disabled fiancee and not haveing the surgery yet think someone who has had the surgery would be better for the job of running a support group

Hi Autumn: I don't know of any groups in Sandusky but I know there are a couple in Cleveland and North Canton. They are far but not as far as Cincy. Good Luck - Stacey

cleveland wouldn't be to bad better then other options i have found so far do you got to any there can you give me more information about them? it would be greatly appreciated thanks

Autumn, There is a support group at University Hospital in Cleveland. They meet on the 1st Monday of the month. You can go to their web site and there will be a number. You must call in advance. I will be there! Surgery date is set. I have Dr. Jasper! I love their program. Sue

Hi Autumn: Here are two that I am aware of in the Cleveland area: Parma Support Group Parma - Brook Park Support Group NEW LOSS Meeting at the Brook Park Recreation Center 17400 Holland Rd Brook Park, Ohio 44146 Contact is Shelly Varwig 216-739-1302 Meetings are every other Monday New Directions WEEKLY Support Group; meet EVERY Wednesday @ 8:30 pm Support Groups New Directions 30800 Chagrin Blvd Orange Village, OH 44022 [email protected] or mailto:[email protected] Good Luck - Stacey