There are a number of ways to make contact with other Lapbanders around New Zealand:
LOCAL SUPPORT GROUPS
Support Group meetings, which many Lapbanders have found to be an invaluable source of both information and support, are currently held in different parts of the country.
The Auckland support group meets irregularly. Inquiries regarding meetings should be directed to the Auckland Support Group Co-ordinator Coral Sands (Ph: (09) 478-3965 or E-mail noel.sands@xtra.co.nz).
A South Island Support Group is currently being established. Inquiries regarding this group should be directed to Carole Peterson (Ph: (03) 389-7435 or E-mail: rylan@actrix.co.nz).
E-MAIL DISCUSSION LIST
The New Zealand Lapband Support Group's E-mail Discussion list is an important resource that enables Lapbanders, and potential Lapbanders, from around the country to communicate easily with each other and offer support and encouragement.
The Discussion List is the only place where Lapbanders can receive regular notification of upcoming events including support group meetings.
To subscribe you can either:
1. Send a blank e-mail message to nzlapbanders-subscribe@yahoogroups.com; or
2. Go to the Discussion List website and then choose the SUBSCRIBE option under Membership on the right hand side of the screen.
If you have any questions about the list, or experience any difficulties subscribing, contact Lapbander@hotmail.com.
LAPBANDER WEBMISTRESS
To make contact with the NZ Lapband Support Group Webmistress to:
- ask questions about any of the information contained in the site;
- add to, or comment on, the FAQs;
- submit a new Lapbander tip;
- add your own personal profile; or
- give feedback on the website
send an e-mail to Lapbander@hotmail.com.
