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.

 

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

 OCEAN COUNTY WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY
(OCWLS) SUPPORT GROUP

Toms River

Meets First Friday of Each Month 7-9 p.m.

Community Medical Center – Auditorium A Hospital Drive & Route 37 West Toms River, NJ

 

2012 Dates
January 6	July 13 (2nd Friday) – Aud B
February 3	August 3
March 2	September 7
April 6	October 5
May 4	November 2
June 1	December 7 – (Holiday Party)

 

The Ocean County Weight Loss Surgery (OCWLS) Support Group is a peer-to-peer group which is open to individuals who have undergone various types of weight loss surgery, or to those who are anticipating or planning this kind of lifestyle change.  Supportive family members and friends are also welcome.

Our group members have had their surgeries performed by various WLS surgeons and hospitals, and we are not affiliated with any specific WLS surgeon or hospital.

Disclaimer:   OCWLS Support Group employs a self-help model and does not give medical advice.  Any information provided and/or obtained during the meetings is for educational purposes only and is not intended nor recommended as a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care professional regarding any medical condition or treatment.

Best not to discuss with the people who bring you down and if you do, say you wanted to change your life and stop the yo yo dieting and get healthy. Most people know someone who has had WLS and failed at it or they are jealous that you have the guts to go ahead with it. I just told everyone I wanted a better quality of life.

 Why did you have a feeding tube? I have checked out all the boards, but am also looking for something in person. Yes my MD is relatively new to VSG (I think he has done around 50) but he has done thousands of bariatric procedures and has good surgical stats. I have had a very good experience with him - no probs. Also spoke to one of his sleeve pts before surgery. How are you doing? Where do you go for follow up if your surgeon is so far away?