Tonights meeting experience...

I will say that I am glad I went, but feel that I didnt get much out of this one. There were a total of 5 people and I was the only gal. It was step 4 night and I honestly felt I didnt have anything to offer. I did talk about this being only my 2nd meeting and step 4 is up and coming. Dont get me wrong, they were extremely nice and welcoming. Due to the small attendance, the meeting lasted only 1/2 hour. I guess I am ok with that since last nights meeting was a bit longer than an hour. Tomorrow night I am going to a WLS support group. I need to focus on that part too considering I havent lost a stitch, due to those extra 1200-1500 calories a day. A couple of the gentlemen informed me of meetings on Thursday and Friday nights. Thursday I am not sure yet as my daughter has a double-header, but Friday for sure.. It will be my first Friday sober in a long time.. Thanks for your ears.. Dana

You got a lot out of tonight' meeting. You got another night sober. You got the information about the meetings on Thursday and Friday. You still have that positive attitude. That's a lot. Keep up the good work Hugs, Trish

ok.. so I re-read my post and I guess I was a little closed minded, last night// I did get alot out of last nights meeting... Thanks for pointing that out! Thanks Trish!!

*big hugs* I'm just so immensely proud of you! Yep - I agree with Trish - you did get something out of it. You got reinforcement too! Wait till you see the difference doing without those calories every day makes! LOL I've gotten a bit TOO thin myself, but the change was definitely startling! Make sure you are taking your supplements, drinking your water and getting some fresh air and exercise too! It really helps with both the cravings, and your mental state. The more healthy things you do, the less you will be willing to sabotage yourself (at least that's how it works with me). My first weekend sober was kind of tough for me - so you just email me (or im me if you want the accounts) if you need distraction! On yahoo IM, we could play scrabble, or backgammon or something if you get bored at home and need to do something to distract yourself. Again, I'm projecting ME onto YOU, but that's my biggest hurdle - what to *DO* with myself! Of course, I've begun to clean everythign in a 10 mile radius - haha yep I'm ocd alright! Keep up the good work and keep fighting the good fight. YOU ARE WORTH IT! Love, Michelle

Thanks Michelle~ I am still not sure how I am feeling about this upcoming weekend. I will take one day at a time! Friday night I am hoping for some well needed bonding time with my family...sober.. Me and the teenager enjoy playing cards and being goofy so that is my plan for Friday.. I am excited.. We play a mean game of "slap jack" Monday afternoon/evening I believe we have plans to go on the dinner train that is being treated as a non-alcholol involved family event. I am looking forward to that too. Everything else I will take it as it comes. I have yahoo'd, but it has been awhile since I used that acct. Maybe that will be one of my projects to figure out this weekend... Have a SUPER day!! Dana

Hi Dana, Like the others said you went and you didn't use. That's progress! All meetings are different. Just making the effort to go and listen is all I can do somedays but I always feel better for going. Occassionally my noon meeting turns out to be me and one other person. I prefer a larger meeting but the point is we are there to support one another. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Laurie