Support Groups in Bergen County area (besides monthly meeting at HUMC)

Advanced Laproscopic Associates advocates - post op education, when calling the office NO one is aware of their support groups... they do a GREAT job in the pre seminars, but terrible for follow up.  I've been to the monthly meetings at HUMC a few times, and it's not sponsored by Advanced Laproscopic Associates - is anyone aware of any support groups in the Allendale, Ridgewood Area?  Very disappointing - for their patient follow up and administrative skills, I'd not recommend this practice - loved the physician, and I guess that's "most" of it, but any post needs, just not committed! 

 Hi Susan, i also live in Bergen County, i had my surgery in NYC in 1/07 - i haven't attended a support group in years and would like to find one.  Did you have any luck?
I did not know that HUMC has one - is it well attended?
what about Englewood Hospital?

Hi, I JUST found out that Valley Hospital has a group on the first Wednesday of every month, I missed last nights... the next one is on Jan 4th @ 6PM, at The Kraft Center that is in Paramus (it's actually an office building) - I heard it's well attended and a great group.  Hope you can make it in January! 

 Thank you Susan! It's on my calendar. 
Have a happy new year!

my surgeon offers open support groups at holy name, englewood and palisades hospitals... check northjerseybariatrics.com...also for banded peeps im involved with 3 facebook support groups as well....u can email me at [email protected] if u like more info....

 

Susan,

I would suggest contacting Advance Laproscpoic SURGEONS concering nearby Support Groups. They are great with their follow-up care.

http://www.njbariatricsurgeons.com/

If you (or anyone) send me a personal message, I can send you a list of Support groups through out the state.

 

If you know of additional support groups, please email me at:  [email protected] 
I have NOT found Advanced Laproscopic at all helpful when it comes to post op and information on support groups... thanks!

I sent you a list of Support Groups which was last updated April 2011.

Also, my Doctors are a part of Advanced Laproscopic SURGEONS which is much different (and often confused) with A.L. Associates. You may want to give them a try.

Good luck!!