Hi SimplySam, I am 3.5 years out and live in Mass. I belong to a support group which is a closed / secret group and is only for people who have had the surgery or are in the process of going for it. It is very supportive, have great people in it from all over the country... It was started 3 years ago by a local guy who I have gotten to know from my support groups that I have been going to... I am also one of the administrators.. I can add you in if you would like.. Just have to let me know your name... It is through facebook... Let me know your name and we can become friends on facebook and I will add you into the group. Mine is Jackie Mahoney, my email is Jacqulinemahoney@comcast.net if you cant get in touch with me through this site... I have just started to get in this one but not used to it yet. Hope to hear from you soon...