went to my 1st support group mtg

[Bob_350lbs 105]

It really helped, everybody was so honest and we could all totally relate to each other..about everything. It was wonderful. My surgeon totally rocks and so does his bariatric life coach. I am completely back on track because of it. If anybody has a WLS support group, I highly recommend going. God Bless!

[Tiffykins 673]

I'm glad you had a great experience at the support group. I haven't attended any of my programs meetings, but have considered it a couple of times.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

I love my support group. I haven't been able to go lately and I miss it terribly. Last time I was there I spilled my guts because so many people there had lap band and I wanted them to know that there are other options. this support group is for all surgery types. I am sure next time I go, people will have questions about the sleeve. Not many people around here have had it done. Gastric bypass and lap band are still popular, and I want everyone to know there is something better out there. I am looking forward to the next one.

[Chancie 65]

Hey Steph!!

I'm glad things went well for you!! We DO need the support! They're "re-vamping" ours here..... the closest one to me is Nashville which is about 1 1/2 hours away- So I'm hoping I can find a group close by so I can go weekly. Otherwise I'm gonna try to go once a montha at least. I need it more now that I'm getting farther out and closer to goal.

[deedee 5]

I'm in sort of the same boat as Chancie. My support group is 1.5 hours away, but I'm really feeling like I need to start attending as I near my goal weight. It also sucks that the meetings are on Monday evenings and that is when my tap class is. I'm so glad you found your meeting to be so beneficial...I think it might inspire me to find one closer or miss a class and attend the next one.

[carolyn24seven 11]

I want a support group. I would go once a month easy. Anyone know how to find one if you haven't been sleeved in your home area?

[Tiffykins 673]

I want a support group. I would go once a month easy. Anyone know how to find one if you haven't been sleeved in your home area?

We have a support group here that's ran by the psych on base, but she opens up the support group to any bariatric patient even if the surgery was performed by a civilian surgeon, or another surgeon out of state. She doesn't even require that you be affiliated with the military such as a spouse, or member to attend the support group.

If you can contact some of the centers of excellence in your area, or one of the hospitals that perform the sleeve, and see if they offer a support group that is open to any and all bariatric patients.