Fairview southdale support group

Just wondering who all goes to that and what is discussed?  I need to start going.  I had my 2 year check up today (well it will be 2 years in Dec) and I need to start going.  I didn't like what there scale had said and it very well put me in a funk.  There scale is 5 lbs more than my scale.  I have never gotten past 170 and it bugs the crap outta me.  I know it is 100% my fault for not eating like I should, and starting to fall back into my bad habits.  One thing that sucks is that I need to quit drinking coffee........ I LOVE MY COFFEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  but If thats what I need to do than by golly that's what I need to do.  No more cheating............  I am gonna get myself back on track........... I need to come back for support and this is just the place!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for listening

Marsha

Hi Marsha..

I go to that support group.  It varies from month to month as to what the topic is.  It's posted on Fairviews site.  This month the topic is "Plastic Surgery" on the 21st at 6:00.  They are having a guest plastic surgeon in to talk to us.

A lot of the support I get is in the half hour before or after talking to others.  There are quite a few "old timers" such as yourself and a bunch of "newbies" like me.

Hope to see you there!

Stephanie

You can go to FVSD's website and find the link for their Gastric Bypass program and when there can click on "Our Support Group".  It says that this month, Oct. 21 from 6pm to 7:30pm is a psychologist and Nov. is plastics.  I hope it's right because I want to go to that one.  I work most Weds. evenings and rarely do I happen to have an evening off on the same Weds. as support night.  But, about the group.  This is my personal opinion....I've been to around 4 meetings since Feb. (2 before surgery and 2 after...I'm 6 months out).  Everytime I've gone it's been a very large turnout which I consider a positive because there are more people to learn things from and get support from, but it is very hard to lead such a large group.  The group leader doesn't seem able to control things very well.  The group is a nice mix of old and new.  The longtimers seem to know each other well, so you feel a little left out of that group and then small private conversations start.  I wanted to leave early the last time I was there because I could hear bits of different conversations and they were all talking about interesting and important things, but all at the same time.  I got really frustrated, but it was so crowded in the room there was no easy path out.  If they could get someone to lead more strongly or maybe break up into small groups of similar interests that might help.  I wish I could find a support group that fits my schedule better.  I'm glad you're looking, too.  Getting support from people *****ally know (like here) is a huge thing.  Good luck...Karen

Im not much help but I just had my surgery on the 1st. I am going to start going to the FVSD meetings next month after i have my post op meeting. I hope to meet many people and learn alot about where im going from here.

Hey stranger.. HI my name is Angela. HE HE Just kidding.

I went to one of the those meetings and did not get much out of it. But that was me. I think that coffee on Saturdays is so much better. Although I have been out of the loop on a lot of things lately. But, I'm with you on getting back on track. Life for me is super super crazy these days which affects my eating and my exercise. Wondering if life will ever be normal.

Anyways wanted to say hi!!