Question:
Anyone know of a support group in Springfield Missouri?

Im desperatly looking for a support group in my area. I live near Springfield Missouri. Surgery will be 3 hours away in Sedalia Missouri, but that it to far to drive for a weekly support group.    — ShirleyH (posted on October 25, 2002)

October 25, 2002
Hi, I really don't have an answer to your question, but more like a suggestion. I know what you mean about driving all the way to Sedalia for the support group meetings. I live about 75 miles from there and I have traveled to their support group meetings. And frankly, no longer than they last, it is a waste of time. Dr. Hornbostel is also my surgeon. Since we have been going, we have found 2 different support groups in Jefferson City, but that is still quite a distance for you. So here is my suggestion: Why don't you start a support group in you artea. That is what we are going to do. I have 2 friends that are hoping to have surgery and we know a few people in our area that have already had it, and the more you talk to people, there are plenty of people that would be interested in learning more about the surgery and would join. Hope this helps you out. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at [email protected].
   — Sheryl W.

October 26, 2002
Hi shirley, i live here in Sprinfield too. No at this time there is not a support grp specifically for here. The newstart program that I went thru has support grp meetings here about ever two months or so. But it is an extension of the St. Louis Group. At the last meeting there was a woman by the name of Tracey that was going to start one up so that the people in this area could have a resource. There are alot of post op people here and preop that could benefit from a support grp close to home. My suggestion would be to contact newstart and ask if they could inform you the next time they have a meeting here. they are usually at the sheratin on kearny and Glenstone. There were problably 25 people at the last meeting. Hope this helps
   — RebeccaP

October 26, 2002
Checked your profile after i posted........laughed my butt off........I'm in marshfield too. IF you have any questions....please feel free to ask me anything. My email is all screwed up right now so you will have to send it to my [email protected]
   — RebeccaP

October 27, 2002
Thank you!!!!!!!!.. i will look into those options. I wouldn't mind starting one up myself actually.So many people need the support besides online.Ill keep thinking. :)
   — ShirleyH

January 8, 2003
I know I would come! :) I am in the Willard area, and will need one hopfully soon! Think HARD Shirley, I KNOW you would be a wonderful suport group leader! HUGS!
   — dwoodman