Here you will find answers to all your questions about surgery, recovery and more.  You will also have access to recipes, exersices and much more to help you along your journey. Please let one of our group leaders know if there is anything we can do for you. lightersteps

 This is a group for people suffering with Body Image problems due to sagging skin and scarring from rapid weight loss, or excessive weight gain. 

I am Dr. Dawn Hopper, a psychologist, relationship expert, WLS consultant/ WLS evaluator - TEN YEARS SINCE MY WLS.  TMI is not here.  ASK AWAY.   Albany  to Kingston the Hudson Valley Bariatric Group will support one another on a variety of issues.

I created this group for people who are thinking of having weight loss surgery, people who are pre-op and post-op. Please come and share your experiences, concerns, questions, ideas, tips and struggles with weight loss.

support, exercise, nutrition, gastric bypass, help, lifestyle changes, do's and don't, alcohol, food, emotional eating, sugar, plateau, depression, weight loss, excess skin, plastic surgery, relationships, self-esteem, stress, meditation, goals, happiness, relationships and how they may change