What's your experience been with support groups?

VickyO
on 12/1/10 12:20 pm - Riverside, CA

Thanks again everyone for your responses. I think I'll give the support group(s) another try.

Nighty-night, sleep tight :)

sassyscorpio
on 12/1/10 4:06 pm

VSG on 04/29/09

I love my support group. It's run by the bariatric nurse where I was banded, but he is doing more and more sleeves these days. Everyone is so supportive. We have guest speakers all the time,and often the doctor will come to the meeting to answer questions. We are like a big happy family. I have been going for almost 4 years now.

band 12-29-06     revision to sleeve Alberto Aceves 4-29-09

                                       I love my sleeve!!

                               Lost 107 lbs and maintaining

Ms Shell
on 12/2/10 4:24 am - Hawthorne, CA

VSG on 11/26/07

As you "see" me here quite OFTEN I come on OH for my online support. In addition I had my surgery at Kaiser Harbor City. We meet once a month on the 2nd Tuesday. I'm hit and miss with the meetings but last month decided I needed a little more IN person accountability. It's run by a Nutritionist and since the sleeve is gaining in popularity among the Harbor City doctors we have a mixed group now. I also with the California Forum meet up once a month on the last Saturday of the month for our "support" group. Really just a bunch of girls who have had WLS enjoying our morning coffee together.

I believe you need whatever you need when you need it. I keep in touch with things like support groups because literally no matter WHAT the situation someone there is either gone through it or is wondering the same thing you are. You are NEVER alone dealing with a situation no matter how alone you feel.

Ms Shell

"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface

VickyO
on 12/2/10 5:18 am - Riverside, CA

Hey Ms Shell.....can you keep me posted on the next cali group coffee?

Ms Shell
on 12/2/10 8:37 am - Hawthorne, CA

VSG on 11/26/07

I sure can...it will be this month but moving it up to the 3rd Saturday so it'll be on the 18th.

"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface

MikeyMike
on 12/2/10 9:57 am - New York, NY

VSG on 03/03/10

I'm not a Girl. Can I go too? I'll be in LA then.

   Highest Weight: 380                      Consult Weight: 357             Surgery Weight: 309
Goal Weight: 220 (9/29/10)    Revised Goal Range 215-220 Current Weight: 224
Plastics: Circumferential Lower Body Lift - 11/18/2011
              Gynecomastia - 6/14/2012

Ms Shell
on 12/3/10 7:07 am - Hawthorne, CA

VSG on 11/26/07

Of course you can Mike darlin...

"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface

VickyO
on 12/3/10 12:35 am - Riverside, CA

Morning Ms Shell,
Can you tell me where/address and what time does it start? Love ya

Ms Shell
on 12/3/10 7:09 am - Hawthorne, CA

VSG on 11/26/07

LB Coffee
Starbucks (out on the patio or inside depending on weather)
2890 N. Bellflower Blvd
Long Beach
10:00 am until whenever we tire out...lol
In the Kmart/Lowes Center at Bellflower Blvd and Spring St

"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface

Still Fawn
on 12/2/10 6:09 am - SIERRA MADRE, CA

The support group at the hospital where I had surgery hasn't worked out for me. They mostly focus on pre-op stuff, and also mostly on the band and RNY... I am content with the support I get on here though!

I am still loving life with my sleeve! Been maintaining at or below goal for over 4 years!
"People spend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idle dreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill the emptiness that plagues them. The irony is the only place they ever needed to search was within." - Ramona L. Anderson

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