Sure, send the info! someone emailed me the time and location for the Fairbanks group. First and third Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at Tanana Valley Clinic I'm not much of a joiner but I might go. It has been helpful to hear about how other people manage. Diana

I'm actually working on starting one myself ,but the lovely folks here on OH, that do the training schedule it at 3am our time!!  I'm a night owl but usless at 3am!!  I know that there is a group here and I have the info if you are interested.  It is a surgeon's group but they welcomed me to join in.   KAri

I'm driving in for a fill in August, I love Doc Searles!!  I'm right in the middle of this and would also like to meet some more people in the same boat!  We should do  Decaf Skinny sugar free lattes no whip (lol!!) at Starbucks one day!! Kari

Glad to hear you are home now and doing well!

I had the surgery and I'm more than happy with Dr. Mayer. FMH was a little bumpy. The nursing staff weren't used to dealing with a bariatric patient, but you know, looking back, they tried. I would say it was a good stay. the first day was rough, but I think from the morphine and them not letting me have anything to drink. The doctor wanted to make sure I wasn't going to leak. I didn't. I was off the narcotic by the third day and take tylenol when I need it. I have had much pain. I'm weak I had the foamies and a dump episode one day. But I'm doing really well. The unexpected thing for me was feeling flat emotionally. I just didn't care about anything other than getting well. I asked myself if it was worth it and would I do it again. At that point I didn't know if I wanted to do anything again. I think I need some small craft projects or some puzzles to keep me occupied. But I love watching the scale move. 11 lbs. since June 30. This includes 10 lbs I've been fight for months. They crept in and I couldn't make the stay away. Obesityhelp.com sure has helped. This is a great resource. Thanks to everyone!