D.C. Area Support Groups?

I had a lap RNY Sept. 9. Though I live in D.C., my surgery was with a surgeon in New York, N.Y. I've been going to as many of the monthly support groups my surgeon holds as I can (when they coincide with my checkups), but I'd love to start going to a bariatric surgery support group in this area. Can someone (or some people) post information about area support groups on this board? Thank you, Jen.

Hi Im still waiting insurance approval, but i would be intrested in going to a DC support group. I live in Laurel and go to the Pasadena group which is a nice group.

I am interested in having a WLS and I wanted to begin going to support groups. I also am looking into recommendation regarding doctors. Thanks!

I'm sceduled for surgery next month. I'm looking for a DC group also.

Dr. Hazem Elariny has a support group the first Tuesday of every month at INOVA Fairfax hospital. You can check out the people and find out more about the group at group.yahoo.com/groups/DS_Elariny ( I hope I got the site address right!). I'd be really interested in a support group in DC though because getting to Fairfax for a 7:00 PM meeting can be hard. Mary McGill

Hello, There is also a MD support group on Mondays from 7-9 and a VA one on Tuesdays. These are for the DS as well as the RNY patients. It is run by Dr. Elariny's patients; however, ANY pre and post ops are welcome. After all, we are all in the same boat concerning WLS no matter what surgeon performs it, right? Please e-mail me at [email protected], and I can put you in touch with the contact person. Thanks. Crystal