YOU asked for IT!!!

Sorry I couldn't wait!  On this 1 year Anniversary of the COF group, a few of us have decided to be PROACTIVE and start yet ANOTHER group to address the needs we have that we don't always seem to get to in ONE monthly meeting.  With all the drama I just viewed on here for the first time tonight, I I just wanted to point out another POSITIVE piece of news! 3 of us are working on this but, so far alI can tell you, we'll have no leader/no format, but we WILL have lot's of sharing, supporting, and hopefully a time for EACH person to be completely heard everytime. I think the hard part about a group getting sooo big is that we hardly seem to have time to get to the issues some have come there with and with this new group be hope to give everyone that chance even if it means branching into smaller groups, etc... We have some high hopes and as we make the final decisions about times,dates, location etc...we'll post them here. Please know that this group will be intended to be a supplement to whatever group you already go to, as we will not be having planned presentations or subject matter.  We hope to connect on a level that we don't have time for every month at our other meetings and to find more ways to hold each other accountable.  If this sounds like something you have been waiting for (I know the 3 of us are not alone!) then please reply with your thoughts and ideas.....we'll all be equal participants once we get this thing flying.....so chime in and let's hear your ideas!!! THANKS!!!

Hey Tamara- I'm really looking forward to another group. A month is a long time to wait in between meetings.

Thanks Amanda! We'll plan to see you there!!! Details are coming, WE (6 of us rather than 3!!) met up today for 3 hrs and have all the details worked out except for a name.....one of the other girls will do the honors of posting all that though. So keep your eyes open!!

Congratulations on starting your own group, sounds like a great idea. It is very rewarding to be able to provide support to people who are going through the WLS journey. It is my philosophy the more support and accountability you have the better chances you have for continued long term success. I know that is what I want and need to help me in my journey. Good luck I hope you great success. Alan

Thanks so much Alan......we appreciate your support and we're very happy for the success you are having with your group! When you started it up, I was thinking, "it's about damn time!!"  You guys NEEDED a local locker room. 

Tamara,

Please keep us informed of the new group, I would love a support group about every two weeks. Hope you are doing well, I have not made it to COF the past few months. Take care, Tara.

Hi Tara, I've missed the last 2 myself so I didn't know that! lol Although we all want more frequent meetings, I know I for one, won't always be able to make 2 a month, but that's partly what I think will be a great thing...so you miss one? You have another chance plus we hope to help folks "network" more and get to know folks more intimately so that in between meetings, they can talk, get together etc....to have that ONGOING support that some haven't been able to quite find. But when I CAN make 2 a month (plus the regular mtgs) then I WILL cause being longterm post-op gets harder and harder.  Nice to hear from you Tara! I hope you are doing well!  Tami

I work evenings now, but I have off different nights each week...so I want to be counted in as much as possible!  Chad has decided to go the RNY way soon, and he will need support as I still do.  I am proud of you.  Keep me posted.  Oh yeah...I lost 7 pounds!!!!  You know where I am coming from on that.  Monique

Monique,  GOOD to hear from you!! Just keep your eye open on here as the details will be posted soon. I'M SOOOOOO proud of you too....way to go on the 7 pounds!! I went on Vac. to FL recently and came back 7 pounds heavier!!! OUCH! But it's gone again, Thank GOD!!   Hope to see you BOTH at group! Tami