Question:
Are there any support group meetings or informational meetings for bariatric surgery

Are there any meetings open to people considering bariatric surgery by either support groups or surgeons to give information about the different types of surgery and how to pick a surgeon. Any where in Jersey between or near Newark and Toms River. Thanks Neal    — [Anonymous] (posted on January 11, 2002)

January 11, 2002
Hi Neal, I wish I could help you. I had surgery on 7/30/01 and my husband on 8/83/01. Also, I am a psychotherapist - with a specialty in group work. I would love to start a group for people who are interestd in the surgery and who have had the surgery dealing with all the issues involved (eating, depression, adapting to a new life style, the fears, etc, etc, etc). My office is in Paramus, which I know is pretty far from you. Perhaps you can send me tour e-mail and if I can put such a grouo together, I'll let you know. In the meantime, I hope you find something closer. Good luck - Nancy
   — Nancy Z.

January 11, 2002
I haven't heard of any groups that discuss all surgery types. You might call Mt. Sinai and ask about their support/information groups. I know their surgeon's perform all surgery types and do have support groups. It may be worth the jaunt into NY.....
   — [Deactivated Member]

January 11, 2002
Neal- I am having a consult with Dr. Joseph Kamelgard in Newark. He is at the Univ. of MEd. and Dent. of NJ (UMDNJ). I believe he has many support group meetings. Look at the Obesity Center website and call to ask them. hope this helps
   — emilyfink

March 11, 2003
Hi, Neal! There is a WLS Seminar this coming Saturday at the Sheraton Hotel in Woodbridge NJ. It is being given by Dr. Vishal Mehta of Mehta Bariatric Center. The time is from 10 am - until approximately 12 or 12:30 PM. Feel free to join us if you can. . .for more information you can call 1-908-887-THIN Judy
   — JC N.