Question:
TOPS for support group meetings??

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone knows much of TOPS programs, (taking off pounds sensibly). My surgeons meetings have stopped and have no meetings to attend. A friend of mine joined TOPS and it sounds great, I would like to attend a meeting on thursday. It sounds like a good support group, she said they have members who have had WLS. The price is very resonable. I have surpassed my set goals and working to maintain and I am one who needs support group meetings. Thanx in advance for any advice. Patricia open RNY 9-30-03 314/167/168    — pateblkbrn (posted on August 4, 2004)

August 4, 2004
I HAVE BEEN IN T.O.P.S. FOR ABOUT 9 YEARS. CURRENTLY I DO NOT BELONG TO ONE, BUT I HAVE FOUND THAT IT IS GREAT AT ANY LEVEL OF WEIGHT LOSS/MAINTENANCE YOU'RE AT. IT HELPS TO BE "ACCOUNTABLE" TO THE SCALE EVERY WEEK & ALSO TO OTHERS IN YOUR GROUP. GIVE IT A TRY---UOU DON'T HAVE TO STAY IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT ; ) BE SURE TO TRY A COUPLE OF DIFFERENT MEETINGS BEFORE YOU JOIN......HTH
   — ANGELAMORFIN

August 4, 2004
This is so ironic! I just got a card from my mothers friend inviting me to join TOPS. She said that they have quite a few WLS members and they all give each other support. It sounds like they do a lot of fun things. I think I am going to try it!
   — jennifer S.

August 4, 2004
TOPS is great! I haven't been in a few months because I stopped dieting :(, but they are really great for support. People there are on all kinds of eating programs. They don't make you follow a particular diet. I go to one in Illinois and I am really thinking about going back after my surgery on the 31st. Joy
   — gerardlovesjoy

August 5, 2004
I attend TOPS right now. Havent had my surgery yet. I really enjoy the TOPS meetings. Some at TOPS have their opinions about the WLS, but overall the majority are really good about it. I belong to a TOPS group online as well. According to the person who runs it, she said that they should put you into another division, but that after my surgery I should still continue to go. It will help me stay focus. So really consider it. I really love my TOPS group. Tonya
   — Tonya G.

August 5, 2004
I am a member of TOPS in Canada and will continue for life.They are a great group and a good source of encouragement. I started a group in my area, led the group for a year and then transferred to my origional group as I needed more support for myself. Enjoy TOPS...yes you will be in a new division after surgery but I don't know what number it is. Right now I'm division 1 at 340+ lbs. Can't wait to be a looser! luck to all. I've just been approved for surgery in the US.
   — Marie W.