Winnipeg Support Group Get Togethers

Is there an upcoming in person get together in Winnipeg for people who are on the WLS journey? Looking to find a local WLS support group to share information, etc.

Thanks...

Welcome! you will find this site a wealth of information for all stages of your WLS journey.  We try to get together once a month and a couple times a year we do a clothing swap (it's a good way to get rid of the clothes you don't fit and pick up some  to bridge you through when you are going through sizes like crazy).  We sometimes bring sample of products we have tried and liked and recipes to try.  Mostly M & Gs are just casual conversations between people who are at different stages.  Some people have amazingly good journeys and  some have major complications so be prepared for both.  WLS is not a magic bullet that fixes everything in your life but if you are prepared and informed, it makes it soooo much better.  This is where the support group can be invaluable so come on out, we are meeting for just a coffee on June 19th in the evening, around 7ish but stay tuned for place and exact time. 

Thanks NG, I'll mark it on my calendar. I'm well on my way to my surgery date, am enrolled in the Bariatric Surgery Program in Edmonton as I was not eligible in Manitoba.

I get lots of support from the program team in Edmonton and from the participants and facilitators in Edmonton when I attend appointments and workshops there. However I live in Winnipeg and know I would really benefit from a support group here. I will be given my surgery date soon (after my Gastroscopy next month).

I find I'm getting anxious as what was once quite far away is now coming closer and I know time will pass quickly. I have already dropped 60 lbs by eating healthier and being more active but I have found that my weight loss has slowed down/stopped. I need to increase my activity to boost my metabolism and be  more careful what I eat and when.

BTW I use MFP and/or eaTracker to record my meals. Eatracker gives you in-depth nutrition information but MFP is a bit quicker and has a bigger database. It also itemize the calories individually to the foods inputted. With eT you have do a little math. But I like being able to daily check my protein, fat, salt, vitamins, fibre levels etc.

Please keep me posted. Is the Friendly Manitobans WLS group active? I posted there as well. Thanks

You are in luck, we have a couple of regulars who have been through the Edmonton program, hopefully we can get y'all together at the June 19th gathering, I'm sure you have questions that they can answer.  Good on you for all your efforts in tracking your food, being proficient at it will definitely help you keep on track after surgery.  I do a combo of cardio and weight lifting to help increase my muscle mass as I'm sure you know muscle burns calories faster (and just looks and feels so nice) .  Try upping your weights to help kick start your weight loss again. 

What is Friendly Manitoba wls group??    Is that the facebook group?  can someone please add me or tell me where to sign up

here is the link for the wls group on facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/515675385137880/