Support Groups

I think I got it.  I checked on support groups in the RI area and this is what I came up with.   Miriam holds a group on the 4th Tuesday.  It meets at Sopkin Auditorium.  Anyone know where that is?  This month it is on Tuesday, June 24th.  Banders meet at 5:30 and I think general weight loss meets at 6:00?

Roger Williams meets at Kay Auditorium on the 4th Thursday of the month from 6:00-7:30.  This month it is on Thursday, June 26th. RI Hospital meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month.  The next group meets on July 9th at the Gerry House Lounge starting at 6:15. I'm a visual person and needed to map this out like this for myself and thought I'd share.   I was banded on 11/27/07 and I just had my first fill but I don't feel any differently.  I'm beginning to lose steam.   My food choices aren't as good as they were before and my portions and eating frequency seem to be growing.  I'm getting down about this.   I see Dr Giovanni in a few weeks and will ask for another fill.  In the meantime, I need to get more involved and get to some of these support groups.  I'm looking forward to meeting you all. Thanks, Jules

I haven't attended any of the meetings but good luck Jules! I know there are alot from the board that attend most of the meetings.

Looks like you know where you're going Jules. Dont get down though, I'm sure you've lost weight during that time and I think we all go through feeling like our portions are too big. Its not a support group, but do you know about the "unofficial" gathering we have at my house every month. You're always welcome to join us if you like and we're getting together this Saturday.  If you're interested theres a post, or feel free to contact me!

Hi Angela, thanks for the post.  I have to tell you that you and the others are the reason that I know it's time for me to be proactive in my weight loss.  Reading about how well you are all doing and how you all support each other has motivated me to do something other than getting down on myself.  Thank you for your invitiation to join the unofficial get togethers.  I normally go to church on a Saturday night at 5 and get out at 5:45.  Sunday mass never works out for me so I really try to go on Saturday.  I live in Johnston.  Would it be too late for us to come after mass?  I don't know how long it would take us to get to Bristol but I'm thinking a good half hour at least.  Also, I notice sometimes ya'll walk but my knees are shot and I can't do much walking.  Plus, I'm old.  LOL  I'm rambling now.  I just got home from a night of karoake and I'm all wound  up at 1:08 am!  LOL I am going with my mom to weigh****chers tomorrow.  I know I won't be able to eat all they want me to, but, I need to be held accountable and reminded of good choices.  THanks for letting me ramble!  Jules

Sorry about the dealy in responding Jules...but you're welcome to come after. We're all usually here for a while.  Give me a call on my cell if you need info 774-930-1384

Thanks for posting this! I ask all the time and never write it down!! My husband and I are taking the kids to the Paw Sox game on Tuesday but the Thursday meeting would be so great to get to! I am going to try again this month!! Hope to see you all there! Marie

Hi Jules! I go to all the support group meetings around here. The Miriam Hospital meeting location is to the right as you walk into the front entrance. Pass the gift shop on the left. Second door on your left.  I believe the next RIH meeting is July 2nd. The first Wednesday of each month.  I'll be at the Miriam one Tuesday. See you there? Jules

Hi Jules, I just told my husband I want to go to the Miram one.  I'm pretty sure the RIH one is a week later.  That's probably due to the holiday.  Do you ever go to the RIH one?  We'll be at the Miriam one on Tuesday.  I'll be the one with a look of  sweet relief  and serenity on my face (I'm a teacher and school is OUT!)  LOL Jules

Don't get down.  You are doing a great job.  Right now any loss is all you.  The band doesn't have enough in it to really do much.  So you have realized you are making bad choices.  Make 1 good choice at every meal and move.  Then next week move a little more and the week after that make 2 good choices at every meal.  You can do this!!!

Thanks, Danielle.  You're my lapband inspiration!  I'm just sooooooooo afraid of gaining what I lost.  Thanks for the encouragement!  Jules