1st Support Group Meeting

I went to my first support group meeting tonight in Meridian. And I would just like to say that I met some very special people. They were so friendly. They made you feel like you were welcome to be there and a part of the group. To those of you who were there, I'd like to say a VERY BIG THANK YOU. You know who you are. And it is no wonder that we get attached to people on this board. Once you meet them, your feelings are confirmed. I hope at some point to be able to meet others here on the Ms. board. My life seems so much better, full of love and acceptance by coming here. Which is like a little piece of heaven after dealing with a world of "over weight" haters. To those who may not go to support group meetings, I hope that one day you will be able to find a group like the one I'm in. B/C it sure makes you feel better about yourself and the situation that you in. Lots of Luv to the Meridian Support Group Members, Tammy

Hey Tammy! I would like to say a big ditto to your post!! I love my support groups....it's sooo nice to meet people that are, or have been, in the same situation you are in. People that REALLY understand you! Im so glad to got to have met you in person, you're a sweetheart! Kristi

Hey Kristi, You proved me right at that meeting last night. I had thought (and still do think) that you were a sweetheart, and as it turned out... YOU ARE !!!!

Hi Tammy!! I am glad you enjoyed it. I wish I could come and meet you all soon. Isnt the Meridian group usually on TUesdays?? I will come to the next one. I want to meet everyone. OUrs in Hattiesburg is the 3rd Monday of the month.... It would be fun to go to 2 support group meetings. How many folks were there? I am kinda shy!! Talk to you soon!

Hey Christine, Thank you for that, I really had a great time. Meeting new people. Some I already knew, but had never known about them having WLS. You never know, the person next to you may be a WLS person. Makes me wonder about some of these skinny models that are out there. Our meetings are the second Monday of the month at 5:30. I think there was around 15-20 people there, maybe. Like you, I'M SHY. Even more so in a crowd of strangers. But your welcome to sit with me in the corner. I had Ms. Arlies and her Sister on one side, and Jo and her hubby on the other. So I felt really comfortable believe it or not. And we (me! me! me!) would love for you to come and be there with us. I'd love to meet you. It would be great if all of us could get together somewhere. Kinda like in the middle so everyone wouldn't really have that far to go. We ought to try and plan something one day. But maybe try and plan it like a month ahead, that way everyone can mark their calendars, and save up for gas and/or eatting money, etc. That way it won't be such a shock to everyones wallet. And who knows, maybe everyone will be able to come. Which would be a GREAT thing.

I agree we should get together soon too... We all seem to get along really well..Its not like we are all in different states. We could meet somewhere mutual and have a night out on the town. I personally like to go to the CASINOS!!! We are going on my birthday (Oct 22)... ANY OF YALL COULD COME.. Its me and my friend Michelle. Shes wonderful. We are gonna get a room down there and have a good time. If yall dont do that - lets think of something else. I am gonna plan on coming to you alls next support meeting. I need to mark it on my calander. Is it Monday or Tuesdays? 2nd week or 3rd??? See yall later!!!

I had fun too!!! And man, was I amazed!!! Melinda Bercegeay!!! Angie Sanford!!! Jane!!! Jo Walker!!! WOW!!!! You ladies are looking beyond gorgeous!!! I agree EVERYONE needs to join a group and some lucky folks (Me!!) get to be in TWO!!! It was wonderful to see all you folks and I loved it!!!! So did my Sissie!!! Smoochies, Arlies oh, and one of the most enjoyable people there - Judi Nutt - isn't she great!!! Not to mention Pam for hosting!!!!