support groups?

how do you find support groups?  i am going to ask this of my dr.s office as well, but i got the feeling that some you have to pay for and some you don't?  is that normal or maybe i understood it wrong?

how did YOU find a support group that fit your needs? thanks!

There are several type support groups, from the "Very structured" to the "only socoal", to all those in between. In you case, I personally know groups in Pasdadena, Katy and Spring. It might help you you to put "Houston area supprt group needed ' in your title. Best of luck to you!!

 Hopefully some of the Houston TMB members will chime in here a little later on today and answer this question.   I know that around Houston there are LOTS of support groups and to my knowledge they are ALL FREE to attend.    Lots of great people in that area.   Good luck and take Gina's advice too.    You can go to groups in the community in the lighter blue above this and put in Houston, Tx.   Hopefully some OH groups will come up for you.   Good luck and you will LOVE the people who run the groups in the Houston area.

Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian

What area of Houston are you in? You also mentioned to fit yours needs.  What type of group are you looking for or should I say what are your needs right now?

i'm in the heights - by fit my needs i really just meant a group that has room for another RNYer :)
thanks

I belong to 4 support groups here in Houston all very supportive and Free. Checkout Support groups here on the board. I attend OH  2nd Sat Coffee at Starbucks in Webster across from Baybrook Mall 10-11a just off 45so exit BayArea Blvd,. The same group OH Pasadena Possie meets the 2nd Mon at Panea Bread Bltwy8/Fairmont in Pasadena 6:30p-8p. PM Sean Nichols who also heads the Katy Crew. Also Universiy General Hospita on Fannin has a good group that meets the 2nd Wed at 6:30p-8p and has good speakrs and wonderful support for pre/post and all the WLS types.                                                                                                               A final group meets in Alvin at Casa Ole wy6/35 3rd Sat 1:30-3p You may find more googing WLS Support /Houston. I have found great support and much of my sucess is due to my support groups. I see the does ad don'ts and also can talk to people who have een there ahead o me. Good Luck with your journey and Please ceck us out aanytime we are a friendly Lot.