Hi all!
I have this group, and I am a little unsure of how to facilitate a chat and make this group more active.
Feedback?  I would love to get a discussion going!! 

As far as scarring and self acceptance is concerned. I have been watching a video called
"The Gifts of Imperfection".  It is a lecture series by a Dr. Brene Brown, who works on
acceptance and shame research.  I understand that acceptance is what I need to make
as the forefront to my body image acceptance. 

Anyone here have cellulite that they know won't go away even after surgery? Or other
scars? That is me, I would love to hear feedback on that.

Also, anyone have any experience with help from fat acceptance groups?

Peace All!
S.

I was just checking on this blog - it's been awhile! 
And there are more of you now - welcome and so nice to have you all here. :)

I hope your journeys have been super healing even though there are
bumps on the road now and then.  I have just joined a group with the
Emily Program - a nonprofit that helps people with eating disorders
of all kind called "Creative Art and Sexuality" and it has been really good
to get to the bottom of some of these 'big fears' about my body and how
that affects my intimacy with others.

how are you all doing??

- S.

I guess I just haven't reached the correct audience of people who are in need of body image support after they have lost a lot of weight.  I understand that people here are probably more interested in dealing with the pre/post surgery questions/answers, and maybe even are excited about what that's going to bring them.

I don't want to be the getter-downer of anyone's excitement.  These scars do not equal a judgement about anyone's self worth, but with the pressures to stay young in today's society, they do mean a lot.

I haven't gotten much response to my blogs, nor much interest in the group.  

I totally appreciate those who have joined me - rock on ladies!  I am just
not sure if I should quit this blog as of now.

I don't like that when one looks up my name online they can see this - what if i want
to date someone and they find this?  I've been really transparent.

Should I keep going?  Does anyone need this?  

Thanks for your support!  Courage for the journey.  - S. 

Still struggling with motivation...

more later, once i find it again.

Went to my first face-to-face Gastric Bypass "Images" meeting today.  Overall, was a good thing, just a distance to drive.