chonti13 4 Posted November 19, 2015 i had my surgery on august 31 2015.... i lost a total of 80 lbs so far. I've had someone tell i need to be in a support group but I'm not really a social butterfly. i thought ill give this app a try just to kind of get my feet wet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KindaFamiliar 3,867 Posted November 19, 2015 Hi @@chonti13 This place is the only "support group" I have... There's a lot of knowledge, experience and care in this group... Welcome... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted November 19, 2015 Welcome! This is a great place for information and inspiration. May I ask if there is a particular reason someone suggested you seek a support group? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chonti13 4 Posted November 19, 2015 Welcome! This is a great place for information and inspiration. May I ask if there is a particular reason someone suggested you seek a support group? she said in her exact words "i need to be around people to lift me up that also been through it too" Hi @@chonti13 This place is the only "support group" I have... There's a lot of knowledge, experience and care in this group... Welcome... thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted November 19, 2015 We can certainly lift you up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chonti13 4 Posted November 19, 2015 lol well thats good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted November 19, 2015 Losing 80 pounds since the end of Aigust is awesome. Congratulations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OKCPirate 5,323 Posted November 19, 2015 @@chonti13 Welcome, congratulations on the loss to date, that is fantastic...if you ever wonder if this is worth it, I always read: http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/219760-sex-oh-my-god-sex/?hl=%20sex http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/195065-you-know-you-lost-weight-when/ and then I suggest poking around to see who has posted on a subject before starting a new thread Not that I'm bitter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fat2Phat2016 541 Posted November 19, 2015 I haven't even had my surgery yet, but this Website is great! I have learned so much in my prep, and looking forward to great conversations after my surgery too. WELCOME! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites