Need A Friend

Hi all, I know this title sounds pathetic but I am in need of a friend that I can share the WLS with. The only family I have near is my husband and kids. I don't get out much because of work and school, but now I want a friend that would like to get coffee, hang out and just talk. I live near Great Lakes Naval Station in Illinois. My husband is retired Navy, so I came here to look for someone that I would have things in common with. Thank you.

Hi Wendi, my name is Jaye Jaye. Sorry I am not close enough to be able to grab a cup of coffee with you; but anytime you need some support or want to talk or vent about something feel free to email me. I know you are really looking for someone in your area, and I am sure you will find them. But, if you just need some words of encouragement or whatever just drop a line. Jaye Jaye

I'm no where near there either, but you can email me anytime also. It is really hard doing it by yourself. I am stuck over in Mississippi. My husband is deployed and my nearest family is in the panhandle of Texas. So....... I understnad what you are feeling. I have friends here, but not many who have had the WLS. So if you ever need to talk, even though none of us may be there close by, you can email any of us. Everyone is so willing to help and lend their support. It will get better.

I know how you feel. I have friends, but not any that I really share much common ground with. Idaho is a little far from Illinois. Hey, but they start with the same letter. Having had WLS puts us in a whole different catagory. It would be really nice to get together with others in the same situation. There has to be someone in your area. You have a much larger population than I do here. Diana

Sorry Wendi, Im not close either but Im just starting my journey with WLS and would be more than happy to email you or you can email me I would be happy to give you my number I know how you feel Im in North Carolina thousabds of miles from Family and friend just have hubby and kids and have never lived far from family lived in Seattle Wa all my life and now here we are in NC very hard for me to give me a email and I will be more than happy to share my experiences with you. Take care and hope to hear from you soon... Tina

Hi Wendi, I'm not near you either, but I just wanted to say that I've been frequenting over here a lot lately. Other than coming over to a board like this, have you tought about starting a blog? Not necessarily on this site, but a blog in general. I think sometimes it helps to get your feelings/situations down in writing. Anyway, I just wanted to bring it up to you -Adrienne