thinkingslim70 0 Posted January 11, 2009 I have just found out about a weight loss support group not far from me (melb west). The group meets once a month to share successes, concerns etc. Everyone takes lunch so others can get ideas and see portion sizes etc. At the end of the session they have a clothing swap. I'm really looking forward to attending the next meeting. Perhaps there are groups similar in other areas too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
megsy101 0 Posted January 11, 2009 That is such a good idea (clothing swap). Obviously when you are losing weight so consistently you dont want to have to replace your wardrobe all the time and I have often wondered what to do with my clothes as well. I'll be happy to go to this kind of group in the South Eastern Suburbs or similar. I live in Bayside and there aren't too many size 22's mincing around my suburb I can tell you that much. If only Prada did plus size clothing...........lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alisalvo 1 Posted January 12, 2009 That is such a good idea (clothing swap). Obviously when you are losing weight so consistently you dont want to have to replace your wardrobe all the time and I have often wondered what to do with my clothes as well. I'll be happy to go to this kind of group in the South Eastern Suburbs or similar. I live in Bayside and there aren't too many size 22's mincing around my suburb I can tell you that much. If only Prada did plus size clothing...........lol Congratulations Megsy on your banding! You are doing so well already. My daughter has just lost 53 kg, I got a lot of new clothes from her. The rest, 6 large bags, went to the Salvos, thewap would have been great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alisalvo 1 Posted January 12, 2009 I have just found out about a weight loss support group not far from me (melb west). The group meets once a month to share successes, concerns etc. Everyone takes lunch so others can get ideas and see portion sizes etc. At the end of the session they have a clothing swap. I'm really looking forward to attending the next meeting. Perhaps there are groups similar in other areas too. Hi, thinking slim, I would lvoe contact details for the group please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pyretta 0 Posted January 24, 2009 Hi, I've just joined this site but have been active on a few different Lap banding boards since 2005. I was Banded back in October 2007, but had a few setbacks during 2008 :thumbdown:and have only had restriction since December 2008.:scared2: My starting weight was 196kg:eek:, I shed over 60kg using Optifast prior to being banded. I was banded at 132kg but because of the setbacks last year am currently sitting on 166kg:cursing: I live in Lalor, which is a Northern suburb of Melbourne and have hosted a few get togethers at University Hill in Bundoora. Anyway I suppose that's my introduction. Pyretta [/url] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pyretta 0 Posted January 24, 2009 Hi, thinking slim, I would love contact details for the group please. The group that meets in the West is the Werribee Lap banders. Deb has been running this monthly meet up for a few years now in her own home. The next one is on Feb 8. Pyretta Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeyore21 0 Posted March 24, 2009 Hi Pyretta! What a small world Julie 159.2kg/58kg banded May 05 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pyretta 0 Posted March 26, 2009 Hi Julie, how has your journey been going? why not get a ticker up so we can all see? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites