Looking for some support. . .

 Hello,
I am a little new here even though i had my surgery 14 months ago. I am having such a hard time on my own. I am finding that my family does not understand the limitations that i have. I need help! Someone to talk to to get through this. I dont want to regain my weight. That is what i am most terrified of. If anyone is out there willing to make a new friend please contact me. I need to get back on the right path.

Thank you!!!!!!Sarah

Sarah,

I know how family can be.  Even being 4 years out my Mom still doesn't understand.  She just doesn't get the concept.  I try to make due with what she fixes when we visit her.  Sometimes I have to bring my own stuff.  It can be hard when your friends and family don't know your limits.  Do you have a support group close to you?  If so I would try to attend.  Mine has helpful hints for things like this.

Feel free to email me.. I will do my best to help you through.

Julie

 Julie,
Thank you for your reply. It is so hard to reach out for help. I just moved to the state of Florida with my husband and my son. I have no one here. I looked in to a support group that i think i will start to attend. I just need some ppl around me that know how hard this is. Thank you so much for your reply. I hope to talk to you again soon!

Sarah:
You can't have enough friends :)
Congratulations on beginning your journey and I understand what it is like to be in a strange place with only the one (s) you love with you.  I moved to MD knowing my bf and had only known him for 30 days.  I may not be in FL but am glad to be a friend to talk to help you through your tough times.

I am in the process of getting ready for RNY and have been attending nutritional classes.  You can either contact me here or privately at [email protected] contact me at any time for any reason.

Wish you much success and
never settle for less than you deserve and you deserve only the best.


Hugs from MD

Lori

Support groups are great if you can find one in your area. I have made a few friends in the WLS community here in Tallahassee that have helped me a lot. I think support is one of the MOST important things with dealing with this kind of life changing event. OH is a great place for support as well!

I had my surgery on 4-15-08 and I have the same problem.  Just to have some one to talk to is nice.  I live in Oklahoma and I feel like I am the only one sometimes that has went through this. I would love to have someone to talk to... Buffy Hardin

I am a newbie. I am scheduled for my RNY surgery on Nov. 11. I am preparing myself because I know my family won't get it! We are from the south my mother in law cooks some mean fried chicken, hush puppies, etc. She has been really supportive so far but I haven't shown up at her house refusing to eat yet either. Should be an interesting experience. She knows how hard and long I have battled my weight hopefully she will be suprisingly understanding.
Regaining my weight after going through all of this is my biggest fear.

Get some support groups or an organization. This forum can also help you , express your feelings. You can also share your thoughts to your friends or colleagues. Good luck to your weight loss journey.

i under  stand  what ur  going  thought  ive been  stuck at 180  to 179  for 2 moth  im scared im going to  gain  it back i dont want that at all im a size 16 but i dont  want to be that anymore i want to go  down more mine husband  dont  under stand me   at time   and  family   they dont under stand me too  and i got no friends  really to talk too at all    i need someone to talk too to help me    though rough patch anyone  really  email me  [email protected]    i just need some help i cant  do it  on mine own   anyone  out there please thanks