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It seems like I saw a link somewhere on VST that pointed to all the available local support groups in the US, perhaps broken down by state, etc. I looked a few minutes ago, but could not find it. Can anyone point me to it please.

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Can anyone point me to a list of local Support Groups

ItsMe2033

I never heard of a link to different support groups :angry:

if you had WLS at X hospital, check with their schedule for a support group

or ask your NUT/surgeon

if you had your sleeve out of state, ie Mexico...............

IMO you can still check with any hospital around you, tell them your situation

they "hopefully, should" be helpful

55 lbs down :unsure:

party dance, party dance :)

keep up the good work :)

good luck

kathy

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I haven't seen a list like that....as Kathy said, check local hospitals......The ride to the support group my surgeon's office offered are hell to get to.......there's a closer hospital (who doesn't typically do VSG)......and they welcomed me with open arms....Good luck

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I found the original VST thread that points to it. It is http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/53953-charlotte-nc-area/page__st__20#entry572632

That thread links to the site that contained the directory. It is located at

http://asmbs.org/support-group-directory/

Unfortunately they are redoing that section of their website. I accessed it perhaps a month ago and it was working, so hopefully they will have it up sometime soon.

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