Hey Jules, I have been slacking on my posts. I had a couple of slip ups which ended me back into the hospital but I really want to try going to the meetings. Is this meeting just for lap band. I am gastric bypass. And if so can you tell me where there are meetings for Gastric bypass? Thanks.

Hi Gail,

There's a brand new Lapband/Realize Band support group starting this week!

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

7-9 PM

Roger Williams Medical Center

825 Blackstone Avenue

Providence, RI

Greene Lounge

Enter through the main entrance and follow the signs!

It's an informal meeting where you can talk about what ever is on your mind. You'll be sure to get lots of feedback and support!

Hope to see you there!

Jules

questions?

(401)725-7836

call me

Thanks Chris!

It's amazing what positive thinking will do for us! Even if we have to fake it 'til we make it!

Thanks for the reminder!

Jules

Thanks - it is so worth the wait, the stress, and the work!!

I think a lot of people do also... I just am guessing the types would affect outcomes... Like I always put my kids needs before myself - as a mom that is my job... but some women would probably put everyones needs before theirs all the time and that can cause issues whith surgery because you really HAVE to take care of yourself.

It is not considered a psych disorder (at the bottom of the info I posted it stated that in some situatiions it is a good thing too!), so I think that is why he could not exclude you from surgery... he just recommended counseling for your own benefit.  Maybe you can decide with a counselor different situations and whose needs should be met first or something.  All that matters is that you are putting YOUR needs first by taking his advice!! See you are getting better already LOL!

When did you atrt checking into WLS?  It took me 9 months from start to finish - plus I researched on and off  (I was undecided) for about a year beforehand too!


ETA

I know that depression can accompany it because as an enabler, you take on a lot of stress and stress is a huge factor in depression... I am in school right now, studying nursing and we were taught that many mothers and women in general suffer from depression due to stressors.  Like wanting to take care of everyone, having to be the "helping" friend, wife, mother etc.  All the roles can wear a person down.  This is a very common thing -so do not feel broken!