WLS Support Group Wichita, KS

To all WLS Patients and Patients wanting to gain information on Weight Loss Surgery in or around the Wichita, KS area. Let me introduce myself...My name is Lisa Probst and I had WLS in December 2001. I was an ideal WLS Patient and followed my doctor's rules very strictly. I also attended meetings regularly and found them very beneficial to my success. In January 2003, I went through all the major stressors a person could go through: Got divorced; bought a home; changed jobs; and am raising 2 children...one of which has ADHD and is a handful, but I love him dearly and since I have had major financial problems to overcome and have switched jobs again. I have grown through all of this, but have stopped my meetings, stopped eating correctly, starting drinking alcohol and stopped exercising. All of which have caused some weight gain and the feeling of losing control. Now, I would like to re-form a WLS Support Group meeting and get it up and running ASAP. I have had numerous calls from newly post ops that really need this group. I need it to!!! So, I am asking that everyone receiving this email please respond to me in a very timely manner and let me know how many of you would be interested in a support group. With this new support group, I would like to form so sort of board for it so it is not all on one person's shoulders...so we have some sort of organization with it. With this group, I would also like to rally up some support in doing various different activities...like everyone meeting and going bowling, or to dinner or something that we can all agree on...and I think if we all put our heads together we could get some of the WLS Surgeons to back us on living our lives to the fullest. Please respond via email to me at [email protected] or call me at my home number (316) 262-9610. If you know of anyone that would love to attend, please invite them. This support group will be open to any and everyone...we do not care who your surgeons was/will be. Any questions, please let me know...and any ideas I will be very open to. We will also need to this of somewhere to have the group too. Sincerely, Lisa Probst 12/12/01

Lisa...I'm soooo glad to hear your getting back on track...I've been thinking about you!!! BIG HUGS Deanna K, Hutch

Deanna, It's been rough believe me...I've endured so much this year and still struggle alot of days. Right now trying to do the right things for me is a challenge, but hopefully next year will be a better year for me! We will see. Thanks for the support. I need it greatly. I am meeting w/ a couple of people this weekend so we can get this support group up and running. Take care and you look awesome. Lisa