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Everything on here re: support groups is old/out dated. I was banded on 2/25/11 and am looking for a support group near me (Glen Burnie,MD). I had my surgery near DC which is a little far to drive, so if anyone knows where some are in my area please let me know.

If there are more bandsters then support groups in my area I am willing to hold meetings at my house. Maybe we could do a pot luck for all stages of the LB, Pre-op to small meals. Wouldn't that be a hoot. lol

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I've never attended any support group, but I'm from MD and just wanted to say hello :)

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I've been looking around and can't find anything online yet. If you find some information, please pass it on. I live in Waldorf, MD; Charles County. I haven't had surgery yet, am on my 3rd Nutritionist appointment and probably won't have surgery until July or August. Hopefully sooner. *crosses fingers* I'm down almost 15 pounds so far though, so Woot Woot! :)

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I'm also from the AA County area. Have you found any support groups?? My Dr's office is in Catonsville. They have Lapband Support Groups every third Monday of the month.

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Beebe,

I just found a support group that meets at at BWMC (North Arundel Hospital.) If you're still interested, here's the link with the info.

http://health.bwmc.umms.org/weightloss/bsg.htm

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I also live in Maryland my doctors office has support groups twice a month. I thought that was everywhere but I guess not. I don't know if you r interested but GBMC in Towson has support group's it might be a bit 2 far 4 you. Just thought I let you know anyway.

Tracey Sher

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I've never attended any support group' date=' but I'm from MD and just wanted to say hello :)

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Hello! Greenbelt here banded 5/9/12

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Im in baltimore. Banded 11/20/12

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I'm in upper Marlboro, MD. Banded 10/25

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Hello all was banded on jan 21, 2013. Please keep me updated on a possible meetings or if someone want to meet up for tea or coffee to give each other support um interested.

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Where do you live?

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Baltimore

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