My Turn to Give Back

I am not sure if I have shared this with you , but I applied to be an Obesity Help Support Leader here in my area and have been going thru their training. I will be forming my own support group here . I am still trying to get people involved and to locate a place to hold our meetings . I promised when I had this surgery that I would follow the rules, do my part - and use this tool that I was given to be successful , I promised too that I would give it back . I would support those who like myself struggled with Obestity .. and learn all I could about the different types of surgeries , our food needs , exersise...etc .. So with that .. I continue my training. I have 2 more sessions and tons of meetings coming up . I will share my knowledge here with all of my brothers and sisters in WLS and especially you all here .. Never forget where you came from .. and how far you still have to go .. Hugs to all , Natalie

Hi Natalie, Good for you! It is so important to share our "experience, strength & knowledge, & hope". It is so much better to get support from someone who's "been there, done that got the T-shirt". How many times have most of us gone to some kind of dr, support group, or whatever for our obesity and it is run by someone who is really CLUELESS because they have not "walked the walk". You will be an inspiration! Best of luck as you continue this journey. Pam RNY 5/13/04 268/157 below goal & maintaining

Good for you Natalie!! I would love to do that too...how did you get the info???? You are great!! Jeannie