While we are having group meetings once a month, we are hoping to make this on-line group a homebase for people to catch up on what is happening to others in the group, verify meeting dates and times, etc.

If you have anything to post, please feel free to do so.  Ira and I are working hard to keep information up to date.  If your surgeon is coming to our area for a information seminar, please let us know that as well.   We would like to be a resource for pre-op patients to get information as well.

Ira has started a new group called It Takes a Village to help provide resources and support for the support people.   If you are interested in the group, send Ira a message!

If at anytime you have any questions or want information covered, please let us know.   We are here to do what we can in support of you!

I made it, I went through the training course and I am now a Support Group Leader and it is an honor to join Melissa with this group. Supporting people who have gone through WLS of any type is a passion for me. I see the difference first hand in people who have someone to support them, lead them, hold their hand and even cry with them. This cannot be an easy road for any one, and a little push once in a while goes a long way. It will be my pleasure to join with you in your journey and to be here for any of you who need me. Also if you have someone who you would like to talk to me about helping you, please have them contact me. As Melissa has said I have a different perspective of the surgery and would love to share it.

Ira

Sheena has started her two week prep for Lap Band Surgery with Dr Rehnke!   Congratulations and let us know if you have any questions or concerns!

Harold is having his Lap Band surgery with Dr. Murr!   Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.   Call us if you need us!   You and Debbie are off to an awesome new journey.   It is great that you can do this together!