for those 1 year or further
We dont have any details worked out - just meet once a month or so at different places/resturants/coffeehouse whatever and chat and talk about our issues. Maybe via a yahoo group or something so we can get threads going relating to the meetings etc.
Just looking for some feedback/ideas!
First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)
1/14/2025 still maintaining 135 :-)
Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011
BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014
Scar revision on arms - 3/2015
HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016
Thigh Lift 10/2020
Thigh Lift revision 10/2021
Further outs do deal with more things like regain and such.. and might find it easier to discuss without seeing currently melting people around.
But those newbies need to have the oldies as resources. When I had my ulcers diagnosed, I think it was a reminder to the newbies to watch themselves.. especially since I've never had an NSAID in my postop life.
While *I* feel nebies need to have the oldies as resources... many times newbies do not want to hear what some who are further out have to say - they also are in the phase where everything their surgeon says is the word of God and if you say otherwise you are nuts.
I dont mean this is a replacement to anybodies support group, just an alternative... I cannot keep going to a support group just to be there for a newbie when there is nobody to be there for me ya know? While I do pop in now and then to check up on people and see how things are I really dont get much out of it except socializing.
First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)
1/14/2025 still maintaining 135 :-)
Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011
BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014
Scar revision on arms - 3/2015
HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016
Thigh Lift 10/2020
Thigh Lift revision 10/2021
I'd be interested... While I definitely want to continue support those coming behind me, to be honest there are issues that I have being farther out that I feel somewhat uncomfortable talking about with people who are so new to the process...
I know that you are looking at doing something in the Charlotte area. I was wondering about something in the Raleigh area as well.
Barb
Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145
First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)
1/14/2025 still maintaining 135 :-)
Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011
BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014
Scar revision on arms - 3/2015
HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016
Thigh Lift 10/2020
Thigh Lift revision 10/2021
Hi Jennifer,
I agree and there are plenty of other issues and/or concerns that folks a year out or more have as well. I am working on putting together a WLS grads group in the Raleigh area. Maybe we can see about doing something state wide once in while where we get together midpoint. I'd love to meet you and others at some point. Please let me know how your Charlotte WLS Grads group comes along.
All the best,
Barb
P.S. If you ever want to share ideas for WLS grads topics, please feel free to contact me.
Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145
I would love to have a group like that. I will be one year out in January but have thought about this same type of group for some time. We definitely need more support in the Piedmont area. I own Plaster Creations in Kannapolis and would love to host an event. I have seating for 60 or more. If you need help, please contact me.
Thanks,
Barbara
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