It was news to me too when I heard it as I have never known it to be the case.  Ironically enough, this declaration was made by someone who is allegedly a psychologist at a non-Lipo meeting in front of other post-op patients!!  I felt so emotionally abused and could not believe my ears.  I could not believe how unprofessional this person who I put my trust and faith in to guide me through this journey could be so callous.  It speaks volumes for the kind of aftercare this Bariatric Center provides.  They are like car salesmen, the minute you drive off the lot you are no longer part of their concern.  All they care about is the bottom line ($) and making money on surgery.  One minute she is telling me its a safe place to discuss ANYthing, and the next minute I'm being chastised for doing just that!!   I realize now that I can no longer share anything in these meetings but go to network with other post-ops who are in the same situation.  I have connected with others who can relate and we are there for each other.  I go to listen now and connect with others.  I do not rely on this moderators direction because she does not have my best interest at heart.

 Banned from support group???? How awful. I can't imagine any one from my group doing that. The only time that our moderator has ever had to ask someone to leave but they were NOT banned was when a mother brought an incredibly unruly child to group. Member has since been back both with and without said child. 

People go to group for encouragement, advice, friendship, etc. To ban someone froma support group is basically telling them they don't count, that their feelings are unimportant or trivial. These are all feelings we had when we were (or may still be) obese. To ban someone when they may need it most??? Horrible, just plain horrible.

I hope you have found a place you can go to get the support you need and want. If you ever need a 'safe' place to chat - PM me. {{HUGS}} 

Did you have a band to sleeve revision? Was it done in one or 2 surgeries?

Hello Krystena,
My name is Melissa ... I am the support group leader for patients of Dr. Graber and other surgeons in the Utica Area. We are having our support Group tomorrow, I wish you were closer...you can message me anytime to chat or if you have questions. I am 3.5 yrs out, have lost 207 pounds...gained 30...and recently lost 20!!!
Looking forward to hearing from you
Melissa

 Guess I am going to stop complaining about my crappy insurance. I have not had them turn down anything except the one time my PCP billed for providing mental health services. And even that I was able to get fixed.

Make the most of those appointments as you can. Ask a gazillion questions, learn all you can about your vitamins and labs. You may be able to drop going to the nutritionist if you feel comfortable with your primary doing your post surgical follow ups.