We Need a Support Group

TrishS · 08-24-2006, 01:08 AM

I wish Albuquerque had a support group that we can met new people at. I know there is one for Gastric bypass but I wonder if there is any for LAP-BAND^® people. Well if you know let me know.. thanks!

**Kat817** · 08-25-2006, 12:14 AM

I second that vote, for a support group anywhere in NM. I know of 6 of us in the Farmington area, but no one seems interested in a support group....
Kat

Nanette · 10-19-2006, 03:26 PM

I will be having my surgery on 10-26. I having been searching also for a support group in New Mexico. No luck. May be we should start one!
Nanette:clap2:

**Kat817** · 10-19-2006, 06:10 PM

Congrats on getting your date Nanette!!! The 26th is just around the corner!!! Where in NM are you at? I have found an awesome group of people on here I chat with, but as for a face to face support group I have not heard of any yet. If there is ANYTHING I can do to help you along with your surgery or recovery--just let me know!!!
Kat

spldgrl · 10-19-2006, 06:39 PM

Hey Trish, long time-
If you get a group going I would fly over, as the foster baby I have will be leaving me in mid Nov, Nov. 21st for sure full time with birth mom, so I will need activity until Jan 8 then I will stress over my TT & BL surgery on the 25th. let me know- Great Idea, in newest addition of OH there is guidelines for wls support group ideas and stuff if interested>
How are you feeling? Great talking to you-Brenda

Nanette · 10-19-2006, 11:40 PM

Hi Kat,
I live in Rio Rancho. I am having my surgery in Tex. Where did you have yours? I will keep in touch with you and let you know how things are going. I am sure I will have tons of questions! Thanx
Nanette

TrishS · 10-29-2006, 02:04 PM

Hi Nanette, I am in Albuquerque.. I know of another lady in RR we should all get together and have coffee sometime. I love meeting new people.

Nanette · 10-30-2006, 02:22 PM

Hi Trish
I had my surgery last thursday, and I am still somewhat sore, but you have really gone through the mill! You must be a really strong person. I would love to go for coffee. Here is my e-mail address, so you can get in touch with me and we can make plans. Anyone else out there in NM want to join in? nanappabe@aol.com
Nanette

TrishS · 10-30-2006, 05:44 PM

Oh yeah you are very new to it all. and please dont let my troubles get you down about the band... sometimes things just happen... but I am in high hopes still. you can contact me anytime too at ZebraLuck76@aol.com
I am going in for a fill this Friday so mybe we will plan something for next week.. and I will invite the other lady I know from RR to join us. Its growing so much out there I dont know a good place to meet, so think about that and let me know and we will plan it. Im so excited!!!!! I need the LAP-BAND^® support and good friends!

Nanette · 10-30-2006, 06:37 PM

Trish,
I will email you soon and we will make plans to meet.

Regards,

**Kat817** · 10-30-2006, 07:10 PM

Nanette, I am so glad you came through surgery well!!! It takes a little while, but soon you will be back to feeling great, and life will begin changing!!! Being able to think of something (face it anything!!!) besides food has been the best for me!!!
I am jealous of all of you being close enough to meet!!! Maybe when we take my DH to his next cardiologist appointment I can hook up with you guys!!!
Have fun!!!
And welcome to Bandland!!!
Kat

Nanette · 10-31-2006, 12:14 PM

Kat
Let me know when you will be in the Albuq. area, and we can get together for coffee. We can never have enough friends and fellow bandsters!
Nanette

buzzp · 11-03-2006, 10:34 PM

I could make the drive to the abq area, too, if it gets organized.

**Kat817** · 11-03-2006, 11:00 PM

What part of NM would you be coming from Buzz?

buzzp · 11-03-2006, 11:10 PM

I'm in central NM. Sorry, too far from Farmington.
I'm also female. Most think buzz is a man. ;-)