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I was sleeved on 3/1 and I feel great, very little to no pain at all, getting all my liquids in with no trouble at all, moved on to the full liquids diet today, and will be on mushies in a couple weeks. MY question is, has anyone here joined weight watchers after being sleeved, just to themselves in check? I know it probably not needed, but I'm thinking about it because in the long run (after I get to my goal) that is kind of what I'm looking for, to be able to eat anything, but do it sensibly. Any thoughts on this?

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I personally hated WW meetings. I say this because of a few things. #1 I couldn't stand the whining at the meeting (we all knew why we didn't lose that week) #2 When I was short on my points for the day, the group leader told me to drink a soda or to eat 10 saltine crackers (now that's not mindful eating, or making the best choice) #3 I didn't really think the "plan" was geared toward making the best choice, and they give shitpots of cheat points.

If you have a bariatric support group in your area, I would choose that option over WW. Tracking my intake on myftinesspal.com kept me on track for my food, for the mental aspect, honestly I turned to the group of ladies that all joined the site around the same time I did, and had surgery around the same time. They got me through all the complications, and hardships I struggled with the first 3 months of my recovery. We chatted at night, found each other on Facebook, and stayed in touch a lot through our losing stage. To this day, they are still my main source of support. I know I can pick up the phone, text, call or shoot a message to them, and they'd be there for me in a heartbeat. They're not active on the site anymore, but we stay in touch via FB more now.

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I agree with the above.........I have not had my surgery yet, but belong to sparkpeople.com and there are local groups close to me out here in nowheresville...................

I also joined a divorce support group when I was going through my divorce, it was and still is amazing. The people are so very supportive, non-judgmental, and have all been there, done that :)

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