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I was just banded October 3rd here in Austin, Texas. I was wondering if there are many support groups here for people that have had the lap band procedure? I know there is one at Seton on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Does anyone know of any additional ones.

Lone Star Loser :biggrin:

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Nope not that I know of . And I have tried to get people together before and both times one person showed up . BUT I am happy to meet with anyone one on one , its always fun to get together .

Mindy

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Hi Mindy,

i am so glad to see someone from austin. i am to be banded 2/25 and know i will need a support group, or people to connect with. i am a meeting to support myself and others type person. please touch base with me. i am nervous and have questions/concerns, but on the other side want to be there to help others thru this exciting scary process. my doctor is not local, so i dont have that particular support.

hope to hear from you and the other lady.

thanks,

luchay (liz- jjohnson2317@austin.rr.com)

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Liz I just emailed you .

Mindy

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Hi yall,

three support groups as follows:

St Davids support group- 544-5433

St. David’s WLS Support Group

2009 Meeting Schedule

St. David’s Medical Center

Mondays, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

the believe group at seton medical center the 2nd thursday of every month from 6-7

true results- 610-1660 - meets once a month

the meeting at st davids is for anyone who wants to attend.

i think true results is also- i need to call them...

i plan on making these meetings once i recover from the band . i hope we can all meet up and drink some crystal light together!

liz

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Thanks for your reply Mindy. my home email is jjohnson2317@austin.rr.com..

i sure need a friend and i want to be one. i know a few people in austin who are banded and i know we could get a meeting going....once i am on the other side...i am nervous. words of encouragement please! congrats- looks like you are an amazing success ...

regards, liz

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