Hey Hey!  Some may know me while others not, but I am Candice.  Just recently (in December) moved to Charlotte to be closer to my family.  When my journey began I was very active here and have been active in the NC WLS Support Group at one point.  My lifeline has been the Bariatric Center and support group through my surgeon though.  I miss my buddies in Raleigh and it is difficult to get back and forth to the week night and weekend meetings.  So, it seems like the NC WLS Support Group started right here on OH.  A plea to connect over breakfast was sent out and look today more than 50 people get together every third Saturday for breakfast in Raleigh.  That’s incredible and Barbara C.... You are the bees knees!! There is none other like you! 

So you guys tell me, what is going on here in Charlotte with the Bariatric Community.  Program Support groups?  Independent Support Groups?  Social Groups?  Just plain 'ole meetin' 'n greetin'!!??  I would love to know what is going on.  I want to and join in the fun!!

Happy Tuesday!

Hiya Candice good to see you posting.
On Sunday my friend Ann and I went out for lunch.
She gave me a pair of 16's OMG who would of ever thought I would see that number.
Long story short the pants almost fit  but not yet.
Keep posting when you can.
                                         Annie

Hey Candice!

It's great to see you... even if it is only 'virtually.' I miss your laugh and hugs... We'll have to find a way to see one another even with the distance.

I hope that you do find or start a group in that area. Using meetup has really been the biggest engine to get/keep the Raleigh group going. I have about 225 members, but about 40 to 50 that regularly participate.

Wishing you all the best my friend.

Barb

P.S. Looks like we are going to have another wedding soon. I can't wait 'til my son asks her!

P.P.S. Ben has lost over 50 lbs! Yeah Ben. Now, if he can just find a job.

Hey Barb!  Good to hear from you too!  Miss you silly!  So glad to hear that you are doing so well and all the good things that are happening!  Yay Ben!!!  How is he feeling about  his journey so far?  And Miss Sarah, how is she? 

I get back to Raleigh quiet often, but never seem to be there when the groups are going on.  Maybe I can plan a time.  I miss the WLS community.  

Nonetheless, you are fabulous as always.

Very much love to you,

Candice

Hi Candice,

Ben just had his 3 month follow up... I posted a thread about it. Basically, he is doing well, but doesn't think so. Being laid off has really hit him hard and he is STRUGGLING to say the least. They have also changed some of his meds and it's causing some problems for him. I'm hoping that this gets better soon. From a WLS perspective, he is doing beautifully. He doesn't necessarily think so, but he is.

Sarah just started driver's ed today. Can you believe it?! As you can imagine, she's all a twitter about it. She's dyed her hair dark again, so that it's pretty close to it's natural color. She's doing fairly well in school and has become active with the youth program at the church that our neighbor belongs to... I jsut found out that my other son will be asking his beloved for her hand this weekend... I can't wait.

If you have time on one of your trips up, maybe we can get together... It doesn't have to be a support group thing.

Love you,