I'd love to go to one or start one in the New Orleans area. If not, what is the closest one to me? I read there is one in Houma. Maybe some of us could carpool. Let me know. I'll get this N.O. one going.

I am not sure if you are close enough to the Westbank to attend, but here is some info for support groups.
This is info supplied by my Surgeons office at the West Jefferson Fitness Center in Marrero.

Bariatric Support Groups
Gastric Bypass Support Group – Free support group hosted by the West Jeff Fitness Center – Marrero location.
Second (2nd) Monday of the month at 6:30 pm. Call (504) 348-0055 for more information.
Lap Band Support Group – Free support group hosted by the West Jeff Fitness Center – Marrero location.
Fourth(4th) Monday of the month at 6:30 pm. Call (504) 348-0055 for more information.