husband says

I need more support due to me getting slavish in my discipline to eat protein and cut carbs.

I have been busy the last 2 Saturdays, and this week I'm traveling to MO.

Would anyone know of a solution...support meeting during the week?

The message board has been very quiet lately.  I'm hoping enough people will see this and gather round me to help me stay focused. 

Thanks for "listening'

It HAS been really quiet lately - this place used to be hopping so much it was hard to keep up!  Not sure what's changed, other than personally, I don't post NEARLY as much as I used to!  Not that I kept the place going, not by any stretch.

Anyway, there are support group meetings with PNC every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, at the Cancer Center in the Meadowbrook building - which is attached to and directly behind/north of Methodist Hospital.  It's open to anyone and everyone, no cost (except for parking, which is $2 when validated by the facilitators).  There are specific topics for each meeting, but there is always open time for questions, too.  Don't know if the location works for you or not, the meeting starts at 5:30 and only runs for an hour, but do come if you can!

And if it was your husband that told you you need more support for your journey?  TELL HIM HE'S #1!!!

Fairview Southdale Hospital, in Edina, meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 6-7:30pm.  That's another option for some support during the week.  I'm not sure if there are any other support groups that meet up during the week, like the Saturday morning coffees, but hopefully others will post responses on here for you so you can find other places for support.

It has been awfully quiet lately...I wonder if everyone is on Facebook instead??  Definitely keep posting on here if you need support & I know I'll be here as I know many others will be too! 

I agree it has been quite on here, and I also agree with a PP...your husband is your #1 place for support.  Mine has FINALLY grasped onto that one!  THANK GOODNESS!   I was contemplating bashing him over the head with a cast iron pan if he brought any more fast food into the house!  But that's a whole 'nother topic all in of it'self!

I'm sure with the correct support you will be able to do what you need to do.  For me it was finally getting my husband to understand what I need from him in forms of support.  I took the initiative and told him-listen, this is what I need and this is what I need from you.  If you want me to succeed at this then you need to help me.  If you're not willing to do what I need then I"m going to have to find other alternatives and that's going to take time away from you.  Just so you are aware.  I realize that sounds selfish, but I've come to the conclusion that if I don't start putting myself first then I"m going to be right back to where I was and I will have wasted a big part of my life and risked it for nothing.

Best of luck to you!

OH!  And there is a support group through St. Paul Surgeons once a month in Woodbury too.  The next one is:

Tuesday, February 23, 7PM Wildwood Lodge 8511 Hudson Blvd Woodbury/Lake Elmo, MN 55042

Ladies

It is a pleasure to hear from you all and to know that you are out there for a support system.  It sounds like I will need to branch out to the hospital meetings like you have all so kindly spelled out for me.  I'll do Saturdays when I can, but it is great to know the other options.

Any of you go to these?