Thank you Delaware Support Groups

dcox94
on 5/3/06 8:15 am - North Wilmington, DE
For allowing me to bring my husband to the group sessions. Today I got a message from the program where I had my surgery and they had requested that I come alone to the meeting...mainly because the group is getting bigger and the space in the room is only so big. Although its being held in the hospital the room only holds maybe 20 people comfortably. I was a little upset about this...okay a lot upset. But I didn't realize why I was upset until I formulated a response back to her. My concern with what she is doing is that she is making this support group a WLS only club. I feel like an alien if I would continue down the path with that group. Normal is not so normal for us and we have to have a group to talk about our normal alone???? Needless to say I put a response back to her and let her know it was just my opinion but support people are just as important to me in my road to recovery as other post ops. I also think its important for pre ops to know that there are other support people out there that understand what we are going through and are willing to be there for them as well. I am sure my response to her will not be recognized....It never is. It hurts to know that the place I choose to have my surgery is far off the mark. I am very very disappointed. I also don't plan on being part of the club! I like being me! I will continue to be me even with having an RNY in my life! Hugs and Much Thanks to all! Debbie
PastorFaye
on 5/3/06 8:34 am - wilm, DE
Debbie, I am so sorry that your PA group has taken this stand. Your relationship with Tim and his support to you speaks volumes to those who attend the group meetings that you do. I, for one appreciate his imput and his support for you. Not to mention that he drinks your shakes with you and eats similar to you. WLS is a family journey. I hope that you will know that spouses are always welcome at Healthy Journey. They add an imput that helps alot of people. One thing I always do. Go where there is favor and you have favor in DE. God bless, Faye
dcox94
on 5/3/06 11:34 am - North Wilmington, DE
You are right...go where there is favor...Thank you so much! This email really put me in a funk....Gosh I hate when I go into funks! It means lots of writing and my therapist getting richer! It was a funny thing when I told Tim about the room issue he said he would stand. I thought that was truly a real supporter talking there. I do appreciate him being there and sharing this experience with me....It saddens me to think that a Director of the Program down there would not recognize the value of this. I started my journey there but the road has changed. I guess in my opinion the change is for the better. My have I grown. BIG HUGS Debbie
PastorFaye
on 5/3/06 11:47 am - wilm, DE
YOU HAVE GROWN !!!!! Remember you are the STAR this month. Nobody and nothing has the power to put you down. You've come too far and the blessing is that Tim is right by your side. Do you know how many women would love to have that support in their life? You are blessed beyond measure and remember: LET YOUR STAR SHINE God bless, Faye
ews
on 5/3/06 12:34 pm - Hockessin, DE
I can not believe that a support group would have the nerve to exclude people. Tim is a wonderful addition to our groups and I hope he will contine to come with you. I wish my husband would come. I think it is so important for us to hear how our spouses and significant others are dealing with what we are going through. This is a life change for ALL of us. I am steaming right now so I can't even imagine how you must be feeling. Stick with us, Tim will always be welcomed with open arms. Ellen
dcox94
on 5/3/06 12:48 pm - North Wilmington, DE
HUGS TO YOU! Tim is sending them too! I guess from audiotorium to small group they really don't understand. I am not there to make them understand either. I told Tim tonight I am sticking with my Delaware Groups! I have learned so much from all of you. You are indeed like family to me. And it was funny I was so excited about the new group down there. Disappointments happen. But I have been attending some really special groups here and I am glad to be apart of them! So come on out everyone and lets see you faces at the next support meeting. Debbie
Mamasita
on 5/4/06 2:40 am - New Castle, DE
I agree with all of the above. I enjoyed Tim's comments and presence at the meetings that I had attended. It's great to see how supportive he is. Tell Tim we don't mind moving over and giving him a seat on our bench... Dianne
dcox94
on 5/4/06 9:36 am - North Wilmington, DE
I will pass the word along....Thanks Dianne Hugs and Fleece Blankets (Smoke Free ones) Debbie
Mamasita
on 5/5/06 12:28 am - New Castle, DE
lol -- NO -- Day Five
Elissa H
on 5/4/06 11:09 am - Wilmington, DE
Deb, you know how I feel about you & Tim. I love you both, look for you both and appreciate the two of you sooooooo much. I think maybe they could invest in a larger room, not excluding anyone. I can offer to go to a mtg if you still want to go or would they exclude me also? Maybe Tim & Charlie could sit in the lobby with protest signs. Hang in there. Hope others take the same stand and maybe it'll change. In the meantime there's plenty other mtgs that Welcome our supporters as family. ((HUGS)) Elissa
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