Support Group in South Jersey

They have started a support group at the Kennedy Center in Voorhees.  The doctor in charge is Dr. Neff and he and his staff are amazing people! The next meeting is July 23rd---7:00-8:30pm

Hi, Is it a support group open to all WLS patients or only his patients?  pre and post op?  Currently in pre-op stage of clearance testing and going with Barix, Dr. Pupkova for the actual WLS, but due to the fact I live in SNJ, work in NYC and don't get home until about 7ish I have not been able to attend any of their support groups. . .

DEAR LAUREEN     I GO TO SUPPORT IN VOORHEES, NEXT TO WEST JERSEY HOSP.   IT IS AT THE HEALTH CENTER ON THE CORNER.   IT IS FOR BYPASS AS WELL AS LAPBAND.  THE SUPPORT MEETINGS ARE FREE TO ANYONE.   JUST SOME OF US ARE JOINED TO NEW BEGINNINGS,  WHICH GIVES US OUR OWN PERSONAL NURSE, AND NUT.  AND A FEW OTHER THINGS.   THIS WE PAID FOR OVER A 6 MONTHS TIME.  AND WE ARE IN IT FOR LIFE.    BUT THE SUPPORT GROUPS MEETINGS ARE ALL FREE AND ALL ARE WELLCOME. THEY ARE AT 8:00PM,  ON THE LAST THREE THURS OF THE MONTH.   WE DO HAVE ANOTHER GIRL THAT HAD DR. GOLDSTEIN.  AND SHE TRAVELS FROM NEW CITY EVERY DAY. I DON'T KNOW HOW SHE DOES IT,  BUT SHE COMES TO SUPPORT.. YOU ARE MORE THAN WELCOME TO JOIN US. EMAIL ME.  FOR ANY INFO:     [email protected]

if it's open to all -- pre and post op -- that would be good for me -- mondays are my night off :)  Roberta

I see everyone is posting if the meeting is open to all.  I live in Phillie right by the BR bridge so this is a good place for me. If it is an open meeting could someone post and let us know. Thanks. Jeanne

I would be very interested in going also if it is open to all. I had my surgery at Temple and I can't get to their support group meetings because they start at 6 and I can't get there from work in time.

Hi Stranger... If you, I'll go with ya!  Let me know!

Ok, That would be great if we could go to a group that is local!

I called and she said it is only for those having surgery or had surgery at Kennedy. But IF there are that many--can't we start our own? I live near Glassboro and would love something a bit closer--maybe we can do it at a library?

let me know if you start one..although i am a vet to the surgery...4/21/04 continued/ongoing support is important and i cannot stress that enough...i live in woodbury and work in glassboro..i'm kind of right in the middle...so someone let me know, we could actually do it at a park since it's nice out now