Anchorage local support

Is there a support group meeting in Anchorage or this immediate area? I am two years post op and did well for a long time but think that if I don't pull myself together I will put the weight back on.  My surgeon has left town, as has my Angel and so I haven't had any nutritional counceling and need it now.

If there's anything going on locally, I sure could use some help.

Camai

I am 1 day pre-op (surgery tomorrow morning, YAY!), and I'm also looking for a local support group.  I heard there was one starting up here in Anchorage, but I haven't been able to find out any specifics or if it had even got going.

Good Luck tomorrow !! I am excited for you. I have never regretted the surgery. do you have support around you?  I did well for a long time without support but think, if I am going to keep the weight off, I need to think about it and perhaps get some support to get into a gym somewhere.
I need exercise but am not sure how to go about that (fear of flying !!!)

Again...good luck. Keep in touch.

Camai

Thanks so much!  My surgery went very well, and I'm already home again.  I think I'm doing pretty good, right noow I'm focusing on the fluids and they've got me on the pureeds, so doing what I can there. 

My husband is amazing support.  He's military, so I have the nutritionst on base and the doctor that actually put this idea in my head. :)  And this website, of course.  I've been more of a lurker than a poster, but I'm working on trying to change that. 

I think the support is important too.  I hope to meet with my nutritionsit here in the next couple of weeks, and I'll ask her if she's heard of any groups local to the Anchorage area.  If not, I don't mind being there for you.  I'm a complete newbie to all this, but sometimes all you need is an understanding ear and a pat on the back.

Good luck to you as well, and holler if you need a hand! :)

Sounds like you did ok. Its been a few weeks... still ok? I know you're seeing the weight just melting off. That's exciting !!
Let me know what you find out about local support groups. I know I just need to get in the gym and to eat more protein.. and go back to the pouch rules.

Camai 

If you gues find something, PLEASE let me know!

I am 2 years post op.  Did WONDERFUL until I had to hae a resion 1 year ago ..... then my port was not stitched down and could nt get fills ...... I JUST got that stitched dwn this past week *1 year after)  and I have gained like 37 pounds! 
  I am eager to get back on track!  Looking for suport also

Sorry to butt in but was the port not stitched because of Doc Searles?   My port flipped about 6 months ago and he refuses to fix it despite the fact that it is causing me pain and creating a HUGE lmp under my skin.  You can actually see the thing under my clothes!  Just wondering if this was a common issue with him....

Kari

Still need a support group in Anchorage... am 2 years out...have gained 10 lbs... ready to stop this before it progresses.
Anyone interested in meeting or sending out an invite to a meeting? 

Hey Camai! 

I'm still interested in meeting, but I haven't found a group yet either.  I've checked with my nut and surgeon again, and they didn't know of any either.  If you find one, please let me know!

I'm not sure if Dr. Todd welcomes Doc Searles patients to his support group meetings, but it might be worth a phone call if you are in need!  Here is a link to his Support Group page with all of the dates times and topics and his contact info is at the bottom. 

http://www.alaskabariatriccenter.com/servlet/content/SGM.html

Kari