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I haven't made it there yet myself, but I picked up a flyer last time I was in the office and there's lot's going on. It looks stellar to me. If you want better info, look for the thread with Dr. Spivak's patients.

Jo Ann

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I went to my 1st support group at Dr. Spivak's office last Tuesday.

About 16 people showed up. We talked about all kinds of things.

Next week a banded psychologist is giving a talk.

It is very informal.

Please try to come next week.

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Hiya,

I have been going the the meetings since the week before I was banded on March 30th. I really enjoy them. I laugh so much its awesome. Great group of people and at all different stages of the journey. They range from the newly banded to someone that is 6 years out from her surgery. There is a different topic each week. For me the best part is after the topic, just being able to talk and ask questions from more experienced badsters.

Hope to see you there...

Self pay 3.30.07

The Man, The Myth, The Legend... Dr Spivak

310/279/210

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I went to the first one. It's a long way for me, and I have my local support group near home, but I plan to go back periodically. I thought it was great. It was packed, and the speaker no-showed, so it was an open discussion...which was ideal from my perspective. The 3 leaders are all at goal weight so they have a wealth of experience, and the crowd ranged from newbies to old pros. Since he has the topics listed on his website, you can pick and choose what you want to hear about....

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