Guest guest Posted September 22, 2003 Report Share Posted September 22, 2003 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. , 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 " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 22, 2003 Report Share Posted September 22, 2003 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 ================================================= , I often forget that we are dealing with a " killer disease, " thanks for the reminder. Fay Bayuk **300/166 10/23/01 Dr. Open RNY 150 cm Click for My Profile http://obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=Bayuk951061008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2003 Report Share Posted September 23, 2003 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, Vitalady, Inc. T www.vitalady.com If you are interested in PayPal, please click here: https://www.paypal.com/affil/pal=orders%40vitalady.com Support Groups > 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! > - > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2003 Report Share Posted September 23, 2003 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2003 Report Share Posted September 23, 2003 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2003 Report Share Posted September 23, 2003 , 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! > - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2003 Report Share Posted September 27, 2003 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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