OUR FIRST SUPPORT GATHERING!!

What a wonderful time we had!! There were 5 of us there and we were amazed at what a great rapport we all had. There were some of us who could not make it and for that we were sad, but for those of us who did make we were very blessed. Attending were Cindyspiritdove (Cindy Stampe - surgery is this Thursday at Palmetto Baptist) McAlhanyR (Rita McAlhany - waiting for date to be rescheduled), Cindy's husband Dave (still waiting for a surgery date), myself (nanniemidder - surgery is scheduled for April 10th) and Rita's niece - Brenda who is still considering the options of Surgery. We discussed everything and anything!! Of all of us - right now I am the only bandster, but I am sure that will change in time. We are planning to try to meet at least twice a month and are even going to start an exercise group together. Cindy has some exercise equipment at her house that she is making available for us to all use and so they are setting up a room with the equipment and we will all be welcome to come and make use of it. Although we are not having the same surgeries we can still offer support and encouragement and share what we have found out about the different things we have researched. Last night we shared ideas on the different protein shakes and supplements that we have each tried and what we liked about them or did not like and we shared some with each other. This was a wonderful tool for us. I am so looking forward to our next gathering - which will be after Cindy has had surgery and is feeling up to it. So come join us anybody that is interested - the more the merrier. nanniemidder

Hey!!! I wish I would have seen the post where you guys said you were meeting I would have loved to been there!!!! I live in Lexington and would love to meet you ladies!!! PLEASE let me know the next time you are having a get together. I am so glad you guys had a great time! Jodie

Congratulations on such a wonderful meeting ... You won't believe how helpful it is to have friends who are walking the same journey you are!!!

Thank you we had a wonderful time as I said and cannot wait to schedule another one as soon as possible. It is so nice to share with others who know what I am talking about and not look at me like I have lost my mind lol. We would like to invite anyone interested in joining us to please do so - I will post our next gathering as soon as I get the date. Carolyn