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Have any of your been to an OA meeting prior or after lap band?

I've been considering going. I don't know what their views on being banded would be. I don't wanna go if it would not be a supportive environment.

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I've never been, but considered it if I had trouble with compulsive overeating. So far so good.

I don't know why they would even have to know you were banded.

Does your surgeon offer support group meetings?

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i think any (support) group is good thing

if it makes you feel better or helps, then absolutely..do what works for you.

my support group is right here on this forum. :)

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i think any (support) group is good thing

if it makes you feel better or helps, then absolutely..do what works for you.

my support group is right here on this forum. :)

Mine too! Love you guys!

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I've never been' date=' but considered it if I had trouble with compulsive overeating. So far so good.

I don't know why they would even have to know you were banded.

Does your surgeon offer support group meetings?[/quote']

Yea I guess they wouldn't know I was banded.

My surgeon doesn't offer a support group, and I as well spend a lot of time on here. I was just thinking some face to face with real people would be nice. Lol

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Yea I guess they wouldn't know I was banded.

My surgeon doesn't offer a support group, and I as well spend a lot of time on here. I was just thinking some face to face with real people would be nice. Lol

You'll have to stick around here for LB support. You might get some negative comments from those not understanding LBS.

My surgeon has support meeting once a week, but sometimes includes Gastric Bypass patients. They are brutally against LBS.

I've hung out here for almost a year and have learned a lot from my fellow bandsters.

If you ever want to talk about something off forum, you can PM me.

Good luck on your journey

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I attend na/aa for free here in my hometown. I am too far away from and support group. My theory is: the support is all about an addiction and I have that. I don't drink or use drugs but I find I can relate to a lot they are saying and its helpful to me.

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