This group is especially for weight loss surgery post-ops that want to get back on track, stay on track and discuss any topics concerning weight loss surgery post-operatively. The purpose of this group is to provide support to each other, motivation, inspiration, and to share ideas and strategies for change to incorporate healthy habits into our life. Cathy Wilson is a PCC with the Internat...

The Bariatric Buddy support group is a safe place for the bariatric population or those considering bariatric surgery, to go for weight loss surgery support, acceptance, understanding, encouragement, empowerment and information. Not to mention some great new friends!

As we lose weight, we find new and exciting parts of our life open up like never before.  Weight loss surgery can be a process that we reinvent ourselves.  We can change careers, improve relationships, experience success with goals we set and reach our dreams.  In my OH Group, we'll share how our lives change and improve and along the way discuss successes and challenges we have.  I have found ...

This group is to address long term maintenance issues experienced by VSG patients and is open to anyone who is interested in maintenance of any sort, whether vsg or otherwise and whether pre or post op. You needn't be at goal to participate. It is intended that this be a supportive and non-confrontational group but all threads of interest are welcome. Maintenance is a lifelong project for all o...

This group discusses the issue of transfer addictions (also known as cross addictions) after weight loss surgery. There are millions of people who have undergone gastric bypass who are now dealing with issues of addiction transfer. For a number of people, giving up overeating leads to adoption of a new compulsion. Addiction transfer occurs when someone is unable or unwilling to rely on one c...

The mission of this group is to support people who have had or are considering bariatric surgery, also known as Weight Loss Surgery (WLS). Through sharing challenges and successes, you will be able to get the support you need in a positive, safe and non-judgmental environment. Weight loss surgery is a life-altering decision - one of the most important decisions a person will ever make. The ...

This group is for just for the guys, it was inspired by the Men’s board. Sometimes guys need a place where we can go to discuss their problems that only guys understand.