Chronic Illness wls Support Group

Soul Flower
on 2/9/09 10:14 am
What is Chronic Illness?
"A chronic illness is a condition that lasts a year or longer, limits activity, and may require ongoing care. More than 125 million Americans have at least one chronic condition, such as diabetes, cancer, glaucoma, heart disease, Fibromyalga, Multiple Sclerosis, and Lupus. Nearly half as many have more than one chronic condition."

Hello and welcome,
This group was specifically created for WLS candidates and post ops who like me face the unique challenges that living with a chronic illness may often present.  As individuals with a chronic illness, we face greater challenges that the typical mainstream weight loss surgery patient may not face.
Sometimes we feel left out of the loop as we read about others who are doing certain activities that we are no longer able to tolerate.
MadameJoy
on 2/9/09 2:08 pm - Jamestown, CA
I can totally relate to chronic illness and also so invisible disabilities.
I have Interstitial Cystitis, and among other autoimmune diseases. It all just makes having WLS make more sense for me. Losing the weight takes off stresson my bladder, joints and eases the mental stress as well.



HUGS
JOY

Soul Flower
on 2/9/09 3:33 pm
Hi Joy,
I hope that you come to visit the group, we would love to have you join.

Take care,
Que
KITTYKAY
on 2/10/09 4:26 pm
I would love to join...I have M.S.
 Kitty Kay

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