1st visit to M.O.N.A.R.C.H. meeting

I finally made it to Highland Hospital (Rochester NY) support group meeting last night.  The parking ramp entrance was backed up so i was a few minutes late and the scheduled speaker did not show up.  But, it was super anyhow.  There were vitamin samples from Celebrate and Building Blocks and we introduced ourselves and broke off into small groups.  It was really nice to hear first hand from a few post ops on the reality of surgery.  I am so glad I finally was able to attend and I hope to go to next months meeting if I am feeling well enough ( as it is about 8 days after my surgery).

I had my surgery last Wed. So I think we were probably there at the same time lol
Have you met with the nurse yet and gotten your staples out?

I was at the same meeting last night.  I am almost 5 weeks post op. How funny that we were both there.
-becky

Jen- I am still pre-op (surgery may 3rd) but I hope to go to the next one if I am feeling well enough.

Wow Becky- You must have been in another small group because there were only 3 post ops in my group.  So funny we were in the same room and didn't know it. 

We need to annnounce it on here when we go again so we can introduce ourselves!

i was in the smallish group by the back door and was wearing a black shirt and my hair in a ponytail. what side of the room were you sitting on? i am planning to go to the mtng next month too. i am excited for you to have your surgery so soon. it is hard, but it is definately worth it! i am down 20pounds in 5 weeks and am happy so far.
-becky

Hi :-)
When are the meetings. I am 5 months post op, doing well but would like to meet some new people in the area that have had or are going to have the surgery

2nd Tuesday of the month in the Collins Auditorium (same place as the initial info session) 6:30 - 8:00.  I parked in the main ramp and there are tickets in there so you don't have to pay the fee.  But, the ramp was backed up when I got there and I was 5 minutes late so if you go allow ample time to park.

Hey Becky-
I was in a medium size group at the front of the room by the podium.  I can't remember what I wore-isn't that sad! 

I think you were the one that sat near me when we broke into groups at the May meeting! LOL You were 8 days out and I personally was amazed! Hope to see you next week!

HI carebear,
Yep- I was only 8 days out and feeling really good.  I was late again to the meeting- but I hope I will be on time to this months!  I will be driving myself so I have no one else to blame ;)