May 16, 2006

• We Could All Use Some Support

  Last night I attended my first “support group” meeting.  I was there with 14 other women.  10 of which have already had gastric bypass surgery, dates ranging from a couple of months ago to over 3 years ago.  2 of the women brought a guest, which is something I very well may do in the future…in this case it was their moms.  3 of us haven’t had the surgery yet – 1 is scheduled, 1 is waiting for approval (me), and 1 was still thinking about surgery.

  
  

  Let me just say that this is a very nice group of ladies.  I was very impressed by all of them and what they’ve all gone through.  I felt before attending this meeting that joining a support group would prove to be very beneficial…but now that I’ve gone, I truly feel that this is essential for me during this process.

  
  

  I’ve never been surrounded by so many people who not only share my feelings but have experienced so much of what I have.  It’s a bit strange for me and yet very comforting.  We all introduced ourselves, shared some stories about our history and I listened to many of them tell us about their experience with not only the surgery, but beyond that.  It was a wealth of information and wonderful that they all could share this with me.

  
  

  I aked questions and actually got real answers!  It was incredible.

  
  

  One of the ladies was kind enough to take me over to Rose Medical (where I will have the surgery) and show me where I will be going on Thursday for my nutrition class.  That was SO nice of her to do.

  
  

  So yeah, it was a good experience and I look forward to the next meeting.  Hopefully by then I will have a surgery date scheduled!

  
  

  

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