Friday Check-in

Welcome!!! And I am the local welcome wagon lady. I run the Raleigh Area support group and everyone pre and post surgery, no matter the type of surgery or program used is welcome. You can find out about upcoming events at www.meetup.com/nc-wls. We have a monthly general support group meeting on the 3rd Saturday of each month and then I host special interest groups on weeknights throughout the month. Anyone is welcome to join any meeting, just know that discussions at special interest group meetings are directed to the interest of that group. For example at the Grads Group the discussions are directed to the concerns and interests of people that have had their surgery a year or more ago and are dealing with the changes that come along with maintenance. 

I'll be celebrating my 3 yr anniversary right after you have your surgery. My doctor isn't available for my follow-up and Dr. Portenier did my husband's surgery and I really like him, so he'll be doing my follow-up for me. You will be in great hands; literally and figuratively speaking. 

I also try to attend some of the Duke support group meetings, so I hope that I'll meet you soon; one way or another. 

Wishing you all the best and again, WELCOME!

Carrie,

I can't tell you how glad I was that you came last night. I think it was just what the proverbial doctor ordered; all the way around. After a long day of moving, it was so nice to be able to spend the evening with friends. I'm so glad that you and Ben were both there because you both share some of the same successes and challenges and I think that is what this group is all about; sharing our successes and challenges. I also really enjoyed seeing and talking with Angie. I think that it really brought into focus that no matter where we end up, we all have work to do as we come to terms with where we are now and learning to embrace the successes we have achieved. I know it's a really long drive for you, but I have to say that I really hope that you will try to make it a semi-monthly or at least quarterly event. (By the way, Ben was just saying today how much he enjoyed your company... that goes for both of us!)

See  you soon my friend... virtually and hopefully in person as well.

Love,