first steps..

i'm off to my first support group tonight. it's the one in west warwick on cowesett ave. done by nutrition consultant. i have nooo idea what to expect or say, lol.

also, good news. last friday i went to my pcp and she said i'm a very good candidate for the gp surgery, so i'm excited!!

Wow, Beck!

That's great news! I haven't been to that support group. Please let me know how you like it!

I'm glad your PCP agrees with you. It makes the journey so much easier!

God Bless!

Jules

Becki ~ Hello.  Good for you getting out to the support groups.  Like Julie, curious to hear about this one you're going to this evening.  Just heard about it recently on a post Sue made here.  Called them today for info and got on the list for the March meeting, sounds like they keep it small with no more than 12 individuals.  Maybe we'll get a chance to say hello in person at one of the support groups out there.
~ Sandy

Hi Beck,

I was wondering how that support group worked. You have to sign up for it right? Let me know how it was I might consider joining the group next month.

Thanks,

Lee

Those meeting looked very interesting to me as well.  I'd love more info- like- is there a fee?

Alexia ~ Hello.  When I called there today, the woman I spoke with said there is no fee at this time.  So curious to hear the reviews.
~ Sandy

hey guys!

so my first support group experience went well. i would definitely recommend this one. it's a small group, there were 7 of us tonight. 5 post op and 2 pre op. everyone was so nice and supportive, and i definitely learned a lot just being there for an hour and a half. make sure to bring a notebook! they were giving out lots of ideas and things that have worked for them.. good advice. maybe i need the notebook cuz i have a bad memory, lol.

anyways, there is no fee to join.. but you do need to register for it. it's held in the waiting room and is very tight for space. i'll be calling tomorrow to rejoin for the march one, so i'll see you there sandy!

phone # to register is 401 885 6629
308 cowesett ave. west warwick, 02893
(there's also 2 other locations, middletown and lincoln!)

there's a group on the 1st wednesday for the band patients
and a group the 2nd tuesday for bypass patients, both 7-8p.

hope to meet some more of you there next month! tomorrow i go to dr. pohl's seminar. :)

becki

Becki ~ Hello.  Great to read you had a positive experience at your first group.  Finding that kind of support to be so valuable as I go through this journey. Will indeed see you there for the March meeting.  Look forward to meeting you.
~ Sandy

i'll definitely see you there, sandy! i called wednesday and joined the march group. :)