support groups for support???

[jesslk 0]

so i went to my first support group for the lap band and was really dissapointed..... the whole hour was spent on the ones that have already been banded and all they did was complain to the doctor about how crappy it is to live off of broth, protien shakes and small portions.... and about how yucky the vitiamins are. i think i really got my hopes up because i thought a support group is about well support and maybe meeting others that have been or are in the same boat? i waited 3 months for this group to get started and the doctor kept checking his watch and there was so much moaning and bitching....i spoke only once and said that i found this site that offers alot of great input lapbandtalk.com......i guess i was really put off when the one woman said to the doctor she sneaks in brownies coverd in cream cheese iceing for Breakfast. i know we all struggle with our own issues so im sure as hell not going to judge her but it would have been nice to hear some positive things about the lap band. i feel very alone in my journey and i really have no support....maybe the next group will be more of what i hoped for.......thank you for reading this!

[TKW 501]

I'm 7 months out and just attened my first support group meeting a month ago. I loved it, went back the next time (meet every other week) Not many people there but it really was pretty positive and up beat. Lots of sharing with each other. Too bad you group was like it was... it could be a great support. Go again, maybe there will be some different people there next time.