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In a message dated 9/22/03 10:52:51 AM Central Daylight Time,

auntie_jen2@... writes:

> I am curious how many people go to support groups, or even have them

> available in your area.

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I lead a support group in Houston. I've been active in the group

since before my surgery and have been " running the show " for a little over two

years now.

I am a big believer in support groups. I think they keep us in touch

and accountable. I see a lot of people who drift away from the group end up

regaining weight.

Beth

Houston, TX

VBG - Dr. Srungaram

05/31/00 - 314 lbs.

11/01/02 - Abdominoplasty

11/29/02 - 160 lbs.

5'10 "

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In a message dated 9/23/2003 2:23:09 AM Eastern Standard Time,

vitalady@... writes:

I cannot imagine navigating any killer disease like this without being in

some support forum

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, I often forget that we are dealing with a " killer disease, " thanks

for the reminder.

Fay Bayuk

**300/166

10/23/01

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I do 4 support groups a month as a participant, occasionally others as a

visitor or speaker.

We do 2 doc-sponsored ones with a full agenda (zzzzzzzzzzz, usually), but

great people. We sponsor 2 mentoring types here. All are welcome,

regardless of doc or surgery type or pre or post-op status. The further out

posties take the newbies under their wings. Tina (the elf) is really good

at leading the newbie's along and I am very grateful.

I KNOW that we would not be where were are if we were not so accountable so

often. We see what people do wrong & what they do right. What others think

is my " wisdom " is simply data gathered from those wiser than myself.

I cannot imagine navigating any killer disease like this without being in

some support forum.

Thanks,

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> Hi everyone,

>

> I am curious how many people go to support groups, or even have them

> available in your area. My surgeon's office sponsors a once-a-month

> meeting that is intended for post-ops (but tends to be more pre-ops

> as they have such a long waiting list). The office also put together

> a " mediated " support group for those more than one year out -- there

> is a counselor there to guide the group and provide feedback, but

> it's not specifically a therapy group. I find it really helpful to

> have that outlet.

>

> If you do not have access or go to a support group, where do you find

> support and feedback for your issues? Only through this site?

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> Thanks in advance for your feedback and comments!

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Reba and Debby,

I agree whole heartedly with the need to stick with a support group. I am 20

mos. post op and attend my doctors monthly support group meeting religiously.

I have found that I not only gain strength and insight from the other

seasoned post ops that but also feel good about being there to support the

newbies

just beginning their journey after WLS.

Reba, I too have found that people who attend support group meetings or stick

with a regular support group do far better long term than those that seperate

themselves and go off on their own. I am still struggling to lose the last

40 lbs to reach my personal goal and with the help of my cyberboards and my

local support group, I have gained the strength to stick with it.

Lap/RNY 1/17/02

Dr. Wayne English

399/190

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Dear ,

I'm very fortunate. I've got many people in my life who have had this

surgery... There are a lot of surgeons in my area who perform this and my

surgeon has an awesome support group which meets once per month. We have a

patient education seminar for people waiting for consultations and then we

follow that with a regular support meeting which focuses on many different

issues for post-ops, but answers a lot of questions for pre-ops. I also go,

once a month, to the surgeon's meeting who used to be partners with my

surgeon. He usually has some form of slide show detailing the various

surgeries and then a panel discussion with questions and answers on a

variety of subjects. Then there's always the massive amount of groups on

the web...

live each day like it's your last... love like you've never been hurt...

Deb in Hazlet, NJ

" Debbie Dancer "

distal rny

September 3, 2002

386/221/165

BMI 60/32.6/24

-165

-92.5 "

Angel to Bill, Debbie (10/14/03) Ilene, Roy, and Ro

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, I am fortunate to live in an area that has several WLS

surgeons and so several support groups. There is a very large one in

our area that meets monthly with a clothing exchange and guest

speakers that attracts hundreds and my fav part is after the speaker

when we break down into groups by how far out you are-I get the most

from that part. My surgeon has a smaller, but growing group that has

divided into pre and post ops, but I find it less satisfying as the

post op group is mostly newer postops with lots of questions on new

post-op concerns, so I don't get anything out of it other than a

sense of satisfaction by helping the newer post-ops with advice.

The best is if you can find those who are a year or more out to

participate in a support group as our issues the further out we get

(regain, plastics etc) are different.

Cindy

lap RNY 2/8/02

> Hi everyone,

>

> I am curious how many people go to support groups, or even have

them

> available in your area. My surgeon's office sponsors a once-a-

month

> meeting that is intended for post-ops (but tends to be more pre-ops

> as they have such a long waiting list). The office also put

together

> a " mediated " support group for those more than one year out --

there

> is a counselor there to guide the group and provide feedback, but

> it's not specifically a therapy group. I find it really helpful to

> have that outlet.

>

> If you do not have access or go to a support group, where do you

find

> support and feedback for your issues? Only through this site?

>

> Thanks in advance for your feedback and comments!

> -

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Dear Group,

In the couple of months that I have been a part of this

group... You people have helped me more than anybody

anywhere. I know that I am only 14 months out, but to

be able to learn what to watch for, what to be eating, and

what to keep your mind set on... well most of that

information just does not come from the surgeon's office.

I just wanted to write a brief note to say how much I

appreciate you people sharing your lives and problems

with the rest of us. I'm honored to be learning from you

all.

Most Sincerely,

kathy

*******************************************

The woods are lovely, dark, and deep,

But I have promises to keep,

And miles to go before I sleep,

And miles to go before I sleep.

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