Create your own support!

The more posts I read the more determined I get. I hear lots of people complaining that they don't have any support. Well if there is no support for you, then create your own. Seek out other WLS Veterans and support each other. Go to local or regional conferences and get the support you need. Set up your own support network. Just do something that will get you what you need. That's what I did. I created the WLS Veterans Support Group in Ft Lauderdale Fla. I created my own events. In addition I helped OH run a conference here and now I am helping a local bariatric practice put on a conference. What do I get out of this???? Well I get all the support I need from all the people who matter; and the people who matter are the ones who support me! What goes around, comes around. If you want to come to a conference there is one this weekend in Ft Lauderdale, Sept 15- Sept 17, $200.00 includes a 3 day conference, 2 social events, all workshops and speakers, a goody bag & hotel package, $100.00 without the hotel. The bottom line is find support wherever you can. You can be your own best support or your worst enemy, you choose. Good luck to all Paula

Paula, I completely agree with you! I needed support and got involved. One of the best ways is to actively post and participate on the Boards, create/attend a support group, etc. We create and are responsible for our post-op success. You said it best - "You can be your own best support or your worst enemy" and the choice is ours to make sometimes daily and other times minute by minute! Thanks for your great post! Cathy ObesityHelp Support Group Specialist