Tanette 69 Posted September 8, 2016 So I'm new to this app. How in the world do I post something to ask questions or just to talk about my journey??? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
okiegirl1980 73 Posted September 8, 2016 Blah, I went to one... through the clinic. It was crummy. Woman basically selling the B12 nasal spray and a boastfest for the clinic itself. Short period of time w. people that had actually had the surgery. It was also a lot of people! I'd rather have a smaller more intimate group but just me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BayougirlMrsS 3,935 Posted September 8, 2016 Yes but at least y'all went to ONE to find out if it fits you or not... But it is sad that a lot of support groups are not worth going to... I love mine so many nice people and funny. Idk I guess it is what it is all I see us as is fb friends and that's it these days... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I didn't. i didn't either..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melbell2222 244 Posted September 8, 2016 Yes but at least y'all went to ONE to find out if it fits you or not... But it is sad that a lot of support groups are not worth going to... I love mine so many nice people and funny. Idk I guess it is what it is all I see us as is fb friends and that's it these days... That is one of the saddest things I have ever read. I do hope you're not saying that the only people with whom one associates whether in person, online or other means are from the world of bariatric surgery. Not going to a support group in no way means that someone is never in a room with other folks. If this is one of the saddest things you have read then you need to get out more!!! You need to re read from the Top... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,444 Posted September 9, 2016 If this is one of the saddest things you have read then you need to get out more!!! You need to re read from the Top... It is not my custom to seek sadness, but I defend anyone's constitutional right to do so.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LipstickLady 25,682 Posted September 9, 2016 Yes but at least y'all went to ONE to find out if it fits you or not... But it is sad that a lot of support groups are not worth going to... I love mine so many nice people and funny. Idk I guess it is what it is all I see us as is fb friends and that's it these days... That is one of the saddest things I have ever read. I do hope you're not saying that the only people with whom one associates whether in person, online or other means are from the world of bariatric surgery. Not going to a support group in no way means that someone is never in a room with other folks. If this is one of the saddest things you have read then you need to get out more!!! You need to re read from the Top... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Girl, you right. IF she'd been reading from the top, she would have found it much sadder than someone is THAT worried/mad/irritated by another's attendance (or lack thereof) at a SUPPORT meeting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swizzle 120 Posted September 12, 2016 Why are you worried about what she's doing? My surgery was about ME. ^^^ This! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HuneComz 103 Posted September 15, 2016 My surgeon has monthly pre-op and post-op meetings. I attended my first pre-op meeting last week. I found it uncomfortable and there was a lot of information being spewed that I hadn't yet heard, so it also kind of scared me. I did find it informative so I may go again next month, but I can't say I "enjoyed" it. My surgeon didn't require it, but strongly recommended it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimini 175 Posted September 15, 2016 My surgeon did not require any pre-op or post-op meetings, and I'm not even sure if he has them. I have several members of my family who have gone through WLS, and they are my support group. But I feel like this is about something other than the meetings. Maybe you want her to go through the surgery so that you can have a friend on the journey with you, and she is just not ready. That's okay. She will choose it if and when she is ready. I think to some degree, we all need someone who can relate to us and what we are going through (that's why we are all on this site, right?). You obviously get that from the meetings you attend. Maybe you can find someone in your meetings to share your journey with? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites