Suport in SW burbs?

Hi all- Just wondering if anyone knows of suport groups that meet on either Thurs or Friday? I work nights and those are my days off it just seams all the meetings I have found are on Tues or Weds. and I just can't make it. I am in Joliet so the closer southwest the better. Thank you ladies-I need the suport of the group because my Husband thinks this is the EASY WAY OUT! He'll never understand-he's never had to deal with being over weight always was an athlete and loses weight without trying.

Lisa Sorry I dont know of any support groups for you...except Oak Lawn and thats still a good ways away from you. However I'd suggest having DH read profiles here. This is a great way to learn For me, in all honesty, this was the easy way out. The hard way would have been to unhealthily lose and regain weight for the rest of my life, gaining back a little more each time until I became incapacitated. Letting food rule my life. Instead, I have regained my health and control over my life. I have learned to work my tool so that I may keep all those lost pounds away forever. But its a battle every day, just like for an alcoholic. Once you accept that you ARE a MO person, even when youre 'normal' weight..just like an alcoholic is an alcoholic forever, I believe you have won the battle. Remember, YOU are the boss of you!!! Best wishes! Love, Kathy aka Dixie

I know that St. Joe's in Joliet's support group meeting is the third Monday of every month. Did you look into when Silver Cross's meetings are? I know that The Barix Center has support group meetings in Orland but I honestly do not know what day of the week that they meet. Good luck, Nancy

Hi Lisa, I go to the support group that meets the first Thursday of the month, at Edwards hospital. Edwards only did the procedure open and they are no longer doing the WLS, however the support groups is continuing. I will ask Mary to add your email address to the notice of the meetings. I live in Plainfield and it's not a bad drive. Take care, Kathy

There is a support group at Alexian hospital in elk grove village (290 and beisterfield). They meet on Fridays. (i think it is every other friday). You can call the hospital to find the next meeting. I just went to one this past friday, and I will be going to all of them from here on out. The were very supportive.