Ochsner Support Group - 8/21 - POTLUCK!

 Ochsner Surgical Weight Loss Program   Support Group Meeting  Tuesday, August 21^st  5:30 p.m.  Caldwell Room, 2nd Floor Brent House  PROGRAM:  Roundtable Introductions (5:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.)   In addition to your name, surgery date and weight loss to date, share with the group one of your favorite WOW moments so far.  If you are pre-op, tell us what WOW moment you are most looking forward to.  Group Activity (5:45 p.m.)  Pot Luck Dinner! Bring one of your favorite “weight-loss-surgery” friendly meals, snacks or desserts to share with the group.  Maybe bring something from the stage you are in: liquid, puree, soft or long-term. It doesn’t have to be a lot – just enough for everyone to have a small taste! If you are unable to bring something….bring yourself! Plates, drinks and utensils will be provided.  Group Discussion (5:50 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.)   While we are enjoying our dinner, Support Group member, Angela Glascoe, will lead our discussion.  We will talk about weight loss surgery concerns that are common to many of us.  Pre-op we thought the surgery would work for everybody but us!  Post-op, many of us experience apprehension about losing what we have achieved and that our success will be short-lived.  We will discuss if our goals are realistic or not.  Why do we keep changing them?  These are issues we all struggle with.  Let's talk about it!   DOOR PRIZE DRAWING

 

 

Hi, I'm going to try and make it. Pattie

Hi Pattie - I'm glad you are coming!  I am a little worried that some will not show up if they have to bring food.  It's not easy for some (especially if you are coming straight from work!).  PLEASE come whether or not you are bringing something for the potluck.  I am sure with our little tummies we will have plenty for everyone to have a bite!  The most important thing is to bring yourself!

How many people usually show up? I'm thinking about bringing my mini crab cakes.

Mmmmm! Crab cakes!  I think we had around 25 people last time.  But adelida1 is right - it varies a lot!  But the last couple of meetings have been around that number.  Not everyone will be able to eat everything, so just bring whatever is comfortable for you to bring!  Ooooh - I see a hug from Dianna in my future - FINALLY!

You never know how many people are going to be there but if you have a recipe for crab cakes we an eat post-op is there anyway I can get it from you.

Hey girl!  Did you get your primary doc issue worked out?  Keeping you in my thoughts!

I tried to copy and paste it here a few times, but it won't work. I'll find some way to get it to you.

I am planning on being there.

Hi Brenie!  Don't know what I am going to bring yet... maybe deviled eggs?  Also thinking I will bring a couple of ready-to-drink protein drinks for anyone on the liquid stage.  See you there, Lisa