Going to OA for the first time...18 yr old

[tasteyourtears34 0]

Hello,

I'm 18 f nj and I'm going to my first overeater's anonymous meeting tonight. I'm nervous. I'm going with my dad because he supports me all the way.

I am pre-op and will get my surgery Dec 21st.

What should I expect at the meeting? I've never been to a support group before.

~Tasteyoutears34

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

tastey, I can't speak for knowing what to expect because I've never been to one.

I just want to tell you what you are doing is awesome and very brave. I keep saying I'm going to go because I know I have a bad addiction to food. I need to go - but haven't yet.

Please let us know how it goes. :confused:

[sagegl 0]

Join us!

WLS Special Focus Meeting

Sunday 5 PM Eastern

The only requirement to attend is a desire to stop eating compulsively. If you have considered or have experienced weight loss surgery this meeting may be of interest to you.

Doorway: www.starchat.net/chat/?chan=RecoverySF

[slowry 0]

I was a member of OA for years and then the disease and life got in the way. I regained all the weight and 2 years ago had lapband surgery. Physically I'm much saner but still have to watch behaviors around food and eating. I went back to OA and they were wonderful about the surgery.

Glad you're taking care of yourself. Good luck and keep coming back.

[Llyra 3]

I've been to OA a few times over the years and it wasn't for me; NA is where I finally found a home. That being said, the OA, AA, and NA meetings I've attended begin with some readings and announcements. Then most of the meetings have a go-around format where each person identifies him or herself and has the floor for a few minutes to express what they are experieincing or to offer others hope, strength and experience. You may pass if you wish- no one will hassle you for not speaking. Some large meetings use a drawing format to decide who speaks when. Other meetings are devoted to a single person telling their story. At the end, people gather together for a short prayer and afterwards there are always people to talk to.