Fort Worth Buddies?

[clmftw 45]

Studies show that weight loss surgery patients who attend support groups lost 18% more weight than those that don't!

Yeah, I enjoy them. It's nice to hear other people whine about the same things you are going through. Most of the attendees at the moment are lap-band patients, but as the sleeve surgery is Dr. Smith's most popular procedure NOW, I'm hoping more sleevers start attending. They are Tuesdays from 6-7pm.

Everyone gives good support and good advice. They are usually led by the psychologist, but sometimes the NUT makes a guest appearance.

[barefeet 73]

I wonder if this sort of forum is the same as a support group environment.

[clmftw 45]

I'm not sure. The thing I like about my support group is that it's moderated by a psychologist or a nutritionist, who can weigh in periodically. Also, I really like seeing people in person.

[tami j 277]

Clmftw Is it an open support group? Or just patients of dr smith? If open I would love to meet you there sometime!

Edited December 31, 2013 by tami j

[barefeet 73]

Clmdfw- you r right about the moderation piece... I would love to see people in person, just worried that with work, my daughters school and dance schedule, family and church commitments and the fact that my dr is in colleyville I will never make anything

[Mama Spike 144]

I would love to attend a support group, Clmftw, but I am like barefeet and my schedule won't allow. I am using this forum for support and basic information.

I hope everyone has a great new year. I will be ringing it in with a muscle milk light!

[clmftw 45]

TamiJ, I'll ask next week!

I'm sure that this forum DOES help! I'd be interested to know what, specifically, ABOUT attending the support groups helps people lose more weight. Is it the feeling of community and support? Is it scheduled visits with professionals to keep you on track and helping you with trouble-shooting?

[tami j 277]

Thanks Clmftw!

Bare feet, I have yet to make one of the support mtgs at our dr office. In October it feel on my egd day, November I missed and the December one I believe was the week we had our surgeries.

It's only one day a month, but have been wanting to go.

I believe it's open as well but I will find out.

[tami j 277]

Here is the list for dr Kim's.

[semplycomplx 40]

Hi all. Surgery went great! No issues. A lot of gas but I'm hanging in there..walking definitely helping.

[barefeet 73]

Simply glad to hear from you... Keep that walking going!

[Mama Spike 144]

Happy New Year everyone! Semply-glad surgery went well. Gas-ex is my new best friend!! I bought 3 boxes on the cheap and kinda kicked myself for over ordering. On my 3rd box!

Getting a little bored so I am looking forward to 2days of work.

[tami j 277]

Semply! Glad to hear your doing well! Keep on sipping and walking!

Mama, yes boredom got to me to after day 6, but then I didn't go back until day after Christmas, day 11, luckily getting ready for Christmas Eve and day helped take the boredom away!

Goid luck getting back in the saddle for work my fellow ft worth buddies!

[semplycomplx 40]

They let me come home about 1 this afternoon. The walking wasn't horrible and I plan on doing some walking around the neighborhood now that I'm home. So glad I did this. No regrets! Thanks for the support guys.

[tami j 277]

Great news simpley!