Support Group

[kellyw74 258]

Does anyone know if there is a support group in the Sacramento area? I have Kaiser for my insurance, but I guess it doesn't have to be thru them. I just do not want to have to drive all the way to Richmond (2 hrs) to go to their class.

Thanks!

Kelly

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Hi Kelli, I don't know of any sleeve only support groups out here. I keep thinking of trying to get one started in hopes of meeting somewhere at least 1x per month.

I would actually personally prefer sleeve only. So many RnY and others really don't go through the same issues as you or I.

[Foxbins 625]

I would go to a Sac group. I have Kaiser but had my surgery in Mexico, so we don't really see eye-to-eye on some stuff. Plus, they make me feel like I had surgery on a kitchen table in a shanty by someone wearing a butcher's apron and holding a cleaver.

[kellyw74 258]

well, maybe if enough people reply here, we can start our own group! That would be cool!!

we have 3 now. anyone else wanna join? LOL

Kelly

[kellyw74 258]

So, I went thru today for a little while and found 5 people that are from Sacramento! I emailed them and asked if they would be interested in joining a support group for VSG. Hopefully, they will answer!!

With those 5 and us that would be enough for a small group!! It could only grow bigger later!

Fingers crossed!!

Kelly

[Foxbins 625]

That would be great! Thanks a lot for doing that.

[kellyw74 258]

Sure, no problem!!

I will be having my surgery May 9th and my dr. has advised that I get in group sessions for a couple of months. I have not been able to find one close to me and am not willing to drive 2 hours to go!!

Even if the other 3 people that I invited don't answer, we still have 6 as of right now! That will give us a start and we can grow!

I am excited!! And will keep you posted.

Kelly

[kellyw74 258]

Just added 2 more!

YAY!

Kelly

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Sounds good!! :-) I'll work on that Yahoo! Group tonight. I'll have some time.

[Bandme1 12]

So, I went thru today for a little while and found 5 people that are from Sacramento! I emailed them and asked if they would be interested in joining a support group for VSG. Hopefully, they will answer!!

With those 5 and us that would be enough for a small group!! It could only grow bigger later!

Fingers crossed!!

Kelly

I don't even have my operation date yet, but I would totally be down! I need all the support I can get. We all need to stick together! lol

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Ok everyone, the Yahoo! Group has been established. If you are in the Sacramento Area and are interested in monthly meet ups, please send me or any of the other ladies an email.

[Foxbins 625]

I joined! I am q&s (you all will figure it out) on yahoo.

[kellyw74 258]

I joined too!! I am Thanks for doing that Lilmissdiva.

I look forward to seeing who else will join!

Kelly

[irkenpanda 0]

Hey LilMissDiva,

I just noticed as I was PM-ing you that you are in the 95823 area code - so am I!! I live in the Parkway neighborhood.

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Hey LilMissDiva,

I just noticed as I was PM-ing you that you are in the 95823 area code - so am I!! I live in the Parkway neighborhood.

Nice! I live right close to Luther Burbank