what to expect from support?

Hi Everyone! I am still pre op and don't really know what to expect from a support group past op or what to look for. Will you tell me what you get or want from support group meetings? PJ wfad

Well I get advice and love when I need it. I also get a kick in the tuschi. I don't get judged or told things without being asked or comments made. My group doesn't solicits fund but giving is voluntary. No membership dues. My group has lots of activities but we are not bombarded with one view point. All are welcome to join. Also we have many different types of patients from all doctors. All doctors patients are welcome and their doctors won't be bashed. The one thing I really believe in is paying it forward. To give support is to get support

Jack, Thank you those are all good ideas. It is good to see you here and hope you are feeling much better. PJ

I expect the group to be caring and supportive no matter where you are in your journey. Some people are fast loser and some lose more slowly. Some are newbies and some are more than a year out. I think all the different types of people should be made to feel welcome. I definitely do not think that there should ever be advice given as if it is gospel because the people giving the advice do not have the nedical degree to back up their advice. My surgoen and his dietician criticized my group because they were giving out advice they considered to be erroneous. They felt this could be very harmful to some people. Therefore, I believe it should be about support and tolerance of all types of WLS patients and not one specific program over another. Everyone should be following their Doctor's advice.

Hey Thanks Sally! PJ wfad