Looking for a buddy in DE

[IndieGirl 42]

Preferably Kent County. There aren't any support groups down in this part of the state and I think having someone to talk to and maybe work out with would be great. Doesn't matter if you're pre-op or post-op either.

[Harleychic13 11]

Hi, In am in Sussex county. I'm surpised there are no support groups in Kent! Obviously, we won't be able to work out together but I would be happy to talk.

[IndieGirl 42]

I know, right? I was told there used to be one but I guess it fell apart with lack of members. Kind of sad considering how many people in this area are getting surgery. I was invited to the one up in New Castle but that's about it. Thanks for responding and I'd love to have someone with the experience to talk to.

Hi, In am in Sussex county. I'm surpised there are no support groups in Kent! Obviously, we won't be able to work out together but I would be happy to talk.

[Harleychic13 11]

There are support groups here in Rehoboth and also Salisbury for Delmarva Bariatric. I have had a lapband for almost 6 years....lost around 90 lbs in the first two years...had some issues...gained 40 back. I am currently having my preop tests done and hope to have either the RNY or Sleeve in October. Still researching. So I'm not much help on those yet.

[IndieGirl 42]

I met quite a few people at my pre-surg meetings that had the lap-band and gained most of their weight back.. I guess the main complaint was that it was just not strict enough and allowed them to overeat way too easily.. I was originally going to go with Lap Band but I eventually came to terms with the fact that I needed something more restrictive than that but not as restrictive as RNY. I started my Optifast diet yesterday (which sucks but i'm already down 4 lbs in one day lol) and will have my surgery on the 22nd.. I'm super nervous but really excited at the same time. I hope things work out for you and you figure out which surgery is the best option for you. Keep me posted!