More support can't hurt!

[elli'smommy 160]

I started my first group support meeting this evening. There was close to 50 people in various stages of the journey present. About 15 of us were preOp. It was a really cool session and it was nice getting all the different perspectives based on their stage of weight loss surgery. I'm actually looking forward to next week! I have my preOp testing this friday and my medical/physical clearance on the 14th. Hoping to get my surgery date soon!

XO

[nursejb 38]

that sounds great if you dint mind me asking how long had it taken you to get to this stage. Did you have a 6 month waiting period.

[elli'smommy 160]

that sounds great if you dint mind me asking how long had it taken you to get to this stage. Did you have a 6 month waiting period.

Truly, not very long. But, I have a lap-band that was ruptured during a fill. So after a failed four year stent w the band I seen a new Bariatric doc and discussed removing the band. He suggested rny. That was in December. I drug my feet for a while and did some research and soul searching. Then seen the doc again in Late march. Paperwork was submitted in April and approved a week later. I had to attend a revision class. A week later after that I had my may 10 & 14 appts.

If all goes well, ill have a surgery date by the end of may or early June. So I started attending the support groups last night. I'm seeing the dietician next week as well. Moving right along!

[kristy3k 1,133]

I really believe that attending a support group or actively participating in a forum like this truly keeps a person sane and makes us more successful. Congrats on your success so far and I hope you get a date soon!!!

[Sparklette 381]

I have my first support group meeting tomorrow. I am actually really nervous.

[elli'smommy 160]

I have my first support group meeting tomorrow. I am actually really nervous.

I was really nervous and anxious walking into a room of strangers (I'm such an introvert) but honestly they were accepting, supportive and nonjudgmental! Everyone there was at your place in the journey and it was just super heartwarming to know that there are so many ppl on my side; rooting me on and that want me to succeed! I enjoyed it so much I'm going back next week too :-). I hope your group is well mediated and it doesn't turn into a "patient led bitch fest" as one woman in group called some others she had been too. I hope it's a place u find support and peace and a place where you can succeed.