New to Forum - Surgery was Yesterday :)

Hi...my name is Lisa.  I had my realize band put in yesterday.  It was a little rough post-op with tons of gas pains but I'm feeling so much better today.  I basically slept for the last 24 hours and now am moving around some more.

I'm excited to start this journey.  Does anyone know the upcoming support group schedule because I think I'm going to need some support?  I'm in Morris County.

Thanks and look forward to getting to know some of you :)

Welcome Lisa!  Keep walking that will help tons with the gas pain!

I don't know of a support group in Morris county, I am in Union County and there is a great group that meets once a month on Saturdays in Scotch Plains- it's usually the first Saturday of the month but for April it is 4/10.

Here is the info the group leader left in another post:

First Saturday Support Group of Union County. We meet monthly at RWJ Fitness/Wellness in Scotch Plains, usually the first sat of each month however, for April we are meeting the second saturday, April 10. It's a great group, very warm, welcoming and friendly! come by. we start at 10:30am. email me for more info: [email protected]
We'd love to have you join us.

Alice

You might want to check out St. Claire's in Dover - I forget when it is, but they do have them on the 4th Wednesday night of the month (I think there was one on the 24th).

If I recall, the band one is after the RNY, so that makes it for like 7 or 7:15....

Welcome!!

Hello NJLisa, and welcome to the Loser's Bench in our Winner's Circle. Know we're here to help you !!

Maybe this link can help you find a support group close to you

www.obesityhelp.com/forums/NJ/4123209/NJ-Support-Group-listi ng-for-2010/

I go to the Morristown; Saint Peter's and Saint Clare's regularly - and catch others here and there.

Good luck !!

thank you for the warm welcome everyone....I appreciate it.

Tom, I did meet you back in September at the informational seminar at Dr. Abkin's office.  Glad to see you here too and congratulations again of your success.

Congrats and welcome Lisa!

Hello Lisa, Welcome and Congrats on the success of your surgery.  Its great that you are open to support I think its an important tool.  I am scheduled for my surgery on April 5th, and I have gone to some support meetings just to gain perspective of the meetings and I have gotten a lot from them even before surgery.

Keep up the great work and hope you keep having many successes to share.

I'm thinking that the Morristown and St Claires are a good fit for my schedule...if anyone is going to be at these let me know and I'll try and find you.  I know they're a few weeks away.

Thanks!

I usually go to both. Hope to see you there.

good idea