New to Obesity help, so glad I found this...
Hello,
I live in KC and you are the closest support I could find, I just joined today. I am very scared and excited about my upcoming Lap Band surgery on May1st. I am hoping to find some people who understand what I may be going thru? Since I gained 100pds I have been so embarrassed to socialize. My friends really don't understand and I feel like I am walking down this road so single-handedly. I am not really a chat room type but I don't know what else to do. I feel so lost. I feel so lonely and I am terrified of telling too many people that I am getting this procedure. . How do I get in contact with more people? Would it be helpful to figure out how to make a personal Web page for this site? What is worse is the denial is breaking about how badly I feel. Has anyone had these feelings? What have you done about it? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for your input, Susan
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Susan...Hello and welcome to the board!!!!
You have come to the right place....I have found everyone on the board to be so thoughtful, caring and helpful......There are support meetings in different areas of Misouri and I know someone will be dropping you a line about the one in the KS area.
I'm sorry you don't have more support than you do...but I know how you feel about wanting to talk with people that understand how I feel about being over weight and wanting to do something about it!!!! I have found alot of friends on this board that know just that!!!!
I would not worry about what others think of your decission to have the surgery.....Your are the one that has to carry the weight around and has to have the feelings you are having.....You deserve to do what you can for yourself and be all that you can be.
I am looking forward to hopefully soon getting my surgery date.....I want so much to be able to get around better and not only feel better but feel healthier!!!! I have a grand daughter that is the light of my life and I have recently got to where I can not keep her alone while my daughter works....It is breaking my heart.....But soon all that sort of stuff will change and I will be able to do with my family, get out in my yard and work in my flowers, go camping, fishing, hunting & etc........YIPPPPEEEEE I'm ready!!!
Girl you hang in there.....You will find all sorts of support here.....Keep us posted on how things are going for you and drop in any time and vent or ask any questions you have on your mind.......Take care...God Bless.....Hugs...Tammy H.
Susan welcome to the Missouri board. We are happy you found us.Yes probably everyone here has had the feeling your going thru. It is a shame that you dont have any support with this process but you have found us now so you will have all that you need . Only people that have been , or are where you are now can really understand all of these feelings. Isnt long until your surgery so those thoughts are there too. but what ever you are afraid of or whatever there is someone here that has already walked that walk too. Keep coming back and getting to know us I hope you will find some here at least that you can connect with and find comfort in. Jan
Hi Susan,
I just want to say welcome to the Missouri board
I hear you might be looking for a Support Group in your area? Well,I hope I can be of some help,I am also in the Kansas City area.We do have a Support Group,It is 4001 N.E. Lakewood Way off of 291hwy and Woods Chapel Rd.
If you are comming from I-70 Go South on 291hwy,Go about 3 to 4 miles til you see Woods Chapel Rd,get off and go East or left over the bridge,Go two stop lights make a left on the outer belt road It will be the building on the right It has alot of blue tinted windows.
Our meeting will be on the 23rd this month at 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Our Support Meetings are on the 4th Monday of every month.If you have any questions or anything just e-mail me at [email protected].
By the way our Support Group leader is Colette and she is an awsome leader and will know the answers to all your questions.
P.S. If you need to contact me you can also
call me: (816)456-7773
I hear you might be looking for a Support Group in your area? Well,I hope I can be of some help,I am also in the Kansas City area.We do have a Support Group,It is 4001 N.E. Lakewood Way off of 291hwy and Woods Chapel Rd.
If you are comming from I-70 Go South on 291hwy,Go about 3 to 4 miles til you see Woods Chapel Rd,get off and go East or left over the bridge,Go two stop lights make a left on the outer belt road It will be the building on the right It has alot of blue tinted windows.
Our meeting will be on the 23rd this month at 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Our Support Meetings are on the 4th Monday of every month.If you have any questions or anything just e-mail me at [email protected].
By the way our Support Group leader is Colette and she is an awsome leader and will know the answers to all your questions.
P.S. If you need to contact me you can also
call me: (816)456-7773 
Dear Susan, 
It would take me all day long to explain to you how I was exactly where you are right now-and how much my life has changed!! Its all in my profile. I went from feeling very very lonely AND alone (even with a lot of family support) and severely depressed, scared, nervous, anxious-you name it-to finding this wonderful family here on line, some of the best support people you could imagine-and some of the best friends I have EVER had-and we have so much common-so when you get on here and start posting-you automatically have people who care about you and for you and KNOW how you feel. Please give us a chance to be there for you, I think its a decision you will never regret-I never have for ONE MINUTE....
When I told my so-called friends of my decision to have this life saving surgery, they didnt understand and could not support me. I was truly in a deep depression over the whole thing and it sure stinks to feel like NO one understands and NO one supports you outside of your immediate family....it sure helps to know that people DO understand ALL of you issues and know first hand what you are feeling....(here on the board and on this site)
On OH-you can go in and make your profile-and tell your story, and you can put your picture on, and pictures along the journey-we love to see that....WE are here for you, please know that, ok? Also-I would strongly recommend the support meetings, even pre-op, because there is nothing like meeting these wonderful people face to face and getting the support, understanding and hugs in person as well-please take advantage IF at all possible to meet Tony and Colette at their group-they are wonderful loving people and I know you will not be disappointed.....If you need anything-and I mean anything at all-please feel free to email me at [email protected] Ok?
Take care, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers-and just know we care.
Love and Hugs, Janet
It would take me all day long to explain to you how I was exactly where you are right now-and how much my life has changed!! Its all in my profile. I went from feeling very very lonely AND alone (even with a lot of family support) and severely depressed, scared, nervous, anxious-you name it-to finding this wonderful family here on line, some of the best support people you could imagine-and some of the best friends I have EVER had-and we have so much common-so when you get on here and start posting-you automatically have people who care about you and for you and KNOW how you feel. Please give us a chance to be there for you, I think its a decision you will never regret-I never have for ONE MINUTE....
When I told my so-called friends of my decision to have this life saving surgery, they didnt understand and could not support me. I was truly in a deep depression over the whole thing and it sure stinks to feel like NO one understands and NO one supports you outside of your immediate family....it sure helps to know that people DO understand ALL of you issues and know first hand what you are feeling....(here on the board and on this site)
On OH-you can go in and make your profile-and tell your story, and you can put your picture on, and pictures along the journey-we love to see that....WE are here for you, please know that, ok? Also-I would strongly recommend the support meetings, even pre-op, because there is nothing like meeting these wonderful people face to face and getting the support, understanding and hugs in person as well-please take advantage IF at all possible to meet Tony and Colette at their group-they are wonderful loving people and I know you will not be disappointed.....If you need anything-and I mean anything at all-please feel free to email me at [email protected] Ok?
Take care, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers-and just know we care.
Love and Hugs, Janet 
Hi, I am also from the KC area, & this site is so supportive & the are very friendly people. Keep your head up, because you are on your way to become a healthier person. God Bless you always!!!! I will be having my surgery on June 18, for the lap band surgery, so I will be asking you questions lol!!!!!!
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