Seeking mentor in western MA

[aviva1979 375]

Hi all-

I am Sched for surgery on July 11th. I would love to find either an online mentor or someone in-person in the area. There is a local monthly support group in my town but it is overwhelmingly ppl exploring WLS and very few have had surgery.

Anyone out there?

Aviva

[Quahog 134]

Hi

I am from the south shore. Welcome to LBT.

You will learn a wicked lot here. I'd be glad to offer any advice I can.

I had mine @ Brockton Hospital. No complications. Happy with my doctor and follow up care.

[solson8201 98]

Where are you in Western MA? I'm in FL now, but grew up in Enfield CT and Springfield MA. Went to college at Westfield State. I'd be happy to be a WL buddy. As I was banded only a month ago, not sure a mentor would be the best title :-)

[aviva1979 375]

Where are you in Western MA? I'm in FL now' date=' but grew up in Enfield CT and Springfield MA. Went to college at Westfield State. I'd be happy to be a WL buddy. As I was banded only a month ago, not sure a mentor would be the best title :-)[/quote']

I'm in greenfield - are we connected on MFP? I get confused with all the screen names

[solson8201 98]

I'm in greenfield - are we connected on MFP? I get confused with all the screen names

I'm not sure, I think on MFP I'm shellywolson, but I've been using My Net Diary lately instead. I found that MFP wouldn't let me change the Protein and carb levels to my own choices. It let me do it, but then 2 days later it would revert back to what the app wanted me to eat. Drove me a little crazy :-/ So far I like it a lot better. It was 9.99 for the iPad app, but worth it to me.

I've never really been to Greenfield, but I'm sure I drove through on my way to VT many times (when I was there VT drinking age was 18 :-) )

[aviva1979 375]

Yep, it is right at the RT91 and rt2 intersection.

[VelmaDinkley 12]

Hi I had my surgery in June 2012 I live in western mass and have been to a support group at mercy hospital every other tues but have class so haven't gone in a while....getting back on track and doing well if you want to talk or have questions private message me--good luck