Friends

OK so I've been trying to find some sort of suport group in southern cal...like, pasadena, pomona, upland, la verne, clairmont or anywhere near there. I guess basically what i'm looking for are friends..people that want to go an hang out on weekends or after work an stuff like that. The only person I ever hang out with are my boyfriend and the friends i've met through him, but honestly i'm ready for my own friends...so I guess if anyone is interested email me or something...i'm ready to start a new life to go with this weightloss...i'm not desperate..just tired of only having my b/f's friends. Shannon [email protected] -110 9/8/2004

I tired of it too, but I live in CO so that doesn't help much. -Tiffany

Huntington Hospital in Pasadena has two groups, one that meets on Thursdays @ 7pm and one on Tuesdays. The Thursday one is more for people who thinking about/pre-opp or recent post-opp. The Tuesday one is for more post-opp (2 years out or more). I've only been to the Thursday one but if you stop by, and ask, they'll give you info. on the Tuesday group as well. These groups have been really active and a strong part of the WLS program at the hospital. Thursday group meets in the basement conf. room of the LaVina building at 7 pm. Call the hospital's main info. line to find out exact room number.

There is so much stuff always going on around here. The last saturday of every month, we all get together at a Starbucks in Long Beach. I know that's a little far for you, but people come from all over So Cal and talk, drink coffee and hang out. And there is always someone throwing some sort of party or get together (you can see the postings on the California message board). I know what you mean about starting a new life. I just realized recently that I'm tired of my boyfriend being the center of my life. I want to go out and meet new people. It was fine before when I never wanted to leave the house, but I am not embarrassed of my appearance anymore. Problem is, I've built this sheltered, cozy life with my boyfriend and I work at home. I am going nuts! Anyways, I'm not that close, but I'm here