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As far as I know, nothing's been done regarding a support group in Columbus.

There's a surgeon here in Columbus that's going to be doing lap band surgery, if he's not already doing so. His name is Dr. Reginald Williams and he's affiliated with Columbus Clinic.

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I live close to Columbus so was really hoping that a support group would start up there in that area. My Surgeon was Dr. Bagnato out of Albany GA. They have a support group but with work I haven't been able to make it to a meeting... and to be honest it has been difficult to make it to my fill appointments as well. I am 9 months out and I still don't have the elusive restriction that so many talk about... I guess I haven't reached my sweet spot. My weight loss isn't no where close to what i hope it would be at this time but still its better than where I was when i started this process. I have even thought of going to weight watchers just for the support but i am not so sure it would be so effective if they knew I had the lap band surgery. I am kinda stuck in my progress and looking for advice, answers, help!!

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has anyone started a local support group?i was banded in feb 2009 and need some help getting back on track.ive fallin off the wagon and need to get back on track

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No it never did get off the ground. Does your Dr office have monthly support meetings? I was banded in Albany but have never been able to attend due to work schedule and well its a 2 hour drive one way but would love to join a group in Columbus and share experiences, ideas, food ideas...

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my doctors office is in atlanta and he doesnt have any kind of support program at all.My wife talked to a lady here that says there is a group that meets.i have to find out when and where

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My Dr's office has a monthly support group meeting and I have heard that its awesome. I live to far away tho to attend but its Dr. John Bagnato in Albany Ga if you want to check it out.

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Time to get the group going again..its 2011 and I know a lot of new people in the area.

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I'm in Columbus....lets get another one started

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