My support group is a waste of time!
Last time I went - fall of 2010 - there were only 2 DSers, myself and another lady.
Now I know it's not a good thing to bash support groups - thy are a necessary component of any post op bariatric treatment plan. 99.5% of these people are from my hospital's program, or are failed RNY's or Lap Bands going for revisions.
I'm sorry but I have better things to do with an hour and a half than listen to stuff about food mourning, "CHEW-CHEW-CHEW", how to avoid stretching your "pouch".
These people are sentenced to a lifetime of dieting, if the RNY lasts that long.
I have gotten more relevant information from this board than I've ever gotten from that group. I was required to go as a pre-op, but I just feel it's a total waste of time now. The DS support group is a two hour drive to the hospital where I had my surgery, and I have an 8:30 am class the next day.
Has anyone else run into irrelevant support groups where they live?
Now I know it's not a good thing to bash support groups - thy are a necessary component of any post op bariatric treatment plan. 99.5% of these people are from my hospital's program, or are failed RNY's or Lap Bands going for revisions.
I'm sorry but I have better things to do with an hour and a half than listen to stuff about food mourning, "CHEW-CHEW-CHEW", how to avoid stretching your "pouch".
These people are sentenced to a lifetime of dieting, if the RNY lasts that long.
I have gotten more relevant information from this board than I've ever gotten from that group. I was required to go as a pre-op, but I just feel it's a total waste of time now. The DS support group is a two hour drive to the hospital where I had my surgery, and I have an 8:30 am class the next day.
Has anyone else run into irrelevant support groups where they live?
i dont go to mine anymore either. there were no other dsers. one of the leaders of my group tried to talk me out of having the ds pre op so i didnt stick around very long post op. my husband works 2nd shift and i dont drive so going to indy is out of the question. the support here is sooo much better than i could ever get locally.
The one I went to (because it was required) was a waste of time for me because it was a support group for all surgeries, but was geared for the RNY. There was nothing I could use or the DS, there were no other DS'ers in the group, and it was nothing I hadn't already read about 20 times.
Now that I have said why it wasn't right for me, I can say that it probably was good for someone getting the RNY, or people without any other support.
I will not go back. I get all the support I need from this site (plus more accurate/relevant information), and my family
Now that I have said why it wasn't right for me, I can say that it probably was good for someone getting the RNY, or people without any other support.
I will not go back. I get all the support I need from this site (plus more accurate/relevant information), and my family
When push comes to shove....shove hard!
Never regret anything, because at one time it was exactly what you wanted.
Never regret anything, because at one time it was exactly what you wanted.
Hello, There is no DS groups close to me either (Akron, OH) I went to a support group before surgery and got the same info you did. These poor people don't have a clue, I ask them why they chose the surgery they did and the response was always the same...
" This is what my doctor TOLD me to get"
All were Band or RNY, They just talked "CHEW CHEW CHEW" OR "SIP SIP SIP" what a waste of time. I have not been to one since and do not plan on going back. The info and support I get from this board is all I need.
Thank You!! to all the 'VETs" who keep us educated and motivated .
" This is what my doctor TOLD me to get"
All were Band or RNY, They just talked "CHEW CHEW CHEW" OR "SIP SIP SIP" what a waste of time. I have not been to one since and do not plan on going back. The info and support I get from this board is all I need.
Thank You!! to all the 'VETs" who keep us educated and motivated .
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