Use of weight loss groups

Has anyone gone to any weight loss groups, i.e. LA Weight Loss, Jenny Craig, etc. post op? I am 10 months post op and have lost 65lbs with 40 to go, and I have not lost anything in 4 months due to going back to my old eating habits and lack of consistant exercise. I have lacked discipline lately even though I know I have given up a lot to get where I am at. I was thinking of getting outside help get back on track. I am striving to walk more and make sure I get enough water, but I am scheduled for knee replacement surgery in January and I really want to lose 10-15lbs more before the surgery. I am really craving sweets and unfortunately I don't dump unless I eat a lot at one time. How do you break the sweet habit? Do sugar substitutes keep you craving sweets? Sorry-a lot of questions!

I have not joined anything but I have heard of others joining WW or gyms to keep the weight down. I see know harm in joining something that might help keep you on the straight and narrow with the WLS. It don't make you a failure, only shows that you want to keep the weight off. I'm not moving either but I'm not unhappy either with my size 12 pants but I was thinking it would be nice to fit into a size 10 pants so I might have to jump start my butt once again or get my husband to jump start it for me. Donna

Donna Thanks for the support! I read your profile and you certainly went through a lot to get where you are today. I have been a size 14 for about 4 months and it sure would be good to go down to a 12 before the end of the year. A 10 would really be great. I haven't worn a size 10 in my adult life. I can see that it is attainable with some determination and persistance!

We give each other all the support we can over the internet but I sometimes wish we all lived close enough to meet and workout. I would call it the December club I'm going to talk to my husband tonight about kicking me in the ass and getting me moving more. Donna

It would be great to have a December WLS walking club! I'm just glad that all of us across the country are able to at least talk to each other for support. My doctor has a local message board, but there is not a lot of activity on it. Is there an annual social or convention where WLS post ops can get together?

My surgeon has support group meetings once a month. Might check around in your area and see. If your surgeon don't have a support group then bring it up on your Doctors local board. Say you would like to start a support group. Find someone to workout with. Donna