Dr G's Support Group

So what's with the fancy invites for the support group meeting this month?  Is the speaker *that* important, or is it just a hint that I haven't been there in a long time?  :lol:  Personally, I think it would be an incredibly interesting meeting, I just haven't decided if I want to make the drive yet.  Mainly because we're leaving for vacation later in the week, so it's more driving... and more gas money.  :lol: Anyone planning on being there? Amy

I am not going to this one, but I thought it was interesting getting that flashy invitation this time.  I do think transfer addiction is getting a lot of hype and they are realizing its a real problem amount a lot of postops, so maybe that is why they really want us to attend.  I live far away too and I don't want to spend the gas money.  Last time I went it was good but didn't learn a whole lot, it was a a cooking one.  But I did get together with Dixie and Janie beforehand that was the best part :)  How are you now that you are going into 2 years out?  I am 5 months postop, have lost over 100 with the surgery (including the liquid diet) and 133 total (lost some before the liquid diet)  I have about 45-55 pounds to go.  Good to hear from another Dr. G patient! Hugs! Melissa

I'm just fantastic - thanks for asking!  I posted a more indebt update about a week ago if you're really interested.  :lol:  Long story, short, I had a big oops and got pregnant before I was a year out.  Now he's 4 months old and we're both doing fabulous.  I'm below goal and am currently around 140 lbs.  Actually I just got back from swimsuit shop which ended up being fairly painless!  :lol: As far as the addictions go... holy crap.  I've watched several on my anniversary board go through them.  It's pretty scary.  I'm with Janie - if I had time, I might have found one by now!!!  Tanning though - the Mystic tan - might just be my new one though!

Hi guys..... haven't decided on going -- it's not quite as far for me and I see gas dropped a whopping 6 cents tonite.... Woo Hoo... Naturally, I filled up on my lunch hour today and it dropped after I got off work tonite..... I think cross addiction is probably pretty common.  I know there are a couple of things that I could easily pick up if I didn't have so darn much willpower!!!  NOT...  There are a million reasons for me not to smoke ... and I won't ... but the one best reason for me to do it is that I know I could lose a little more weight.  I guess I'm not willing to take the risks, but danged it would be easy..  Of course that's more $$$ too.... Man we just can win can we??? LOL It was great meeting you Melissa.  Dixie must be super busy as she hasn't answered my last e-mail -- hint, hint.   If anyone wants to get together and go to group and do supper first let me know -- I could probably be persuaded..... Janie

Hi Janie!  I loved meeting you too, we all need to get together again soon!  I had such a good time!  Maybe we can plan for the July meeting, I know Dixie said she couldn't go to the June one either.  She is up to her ears with school but I'm sure its winding down soon. Let's try to plan it! Hugs, Melissa

Ok, I get the hint, Janie. Just didn't have anymore goings on down in the basement to report-fortunately. I'll write this weekend. Dixie

Like Janie & Melissa mentioned, I won't be able to go this time either. I have school that night & can't afford to miss. I wish I could make it though as it's very important. Fortunately, I haven't picked up a new addicton (unless you count studying) but I have to admit that I never gave up my original addiction- food. I fight it all the time and right now, it's winning. I was surprised by the fancy invitation also & suspect they did it for a few reasons. First, participation has gone down & usualy the same ones come each time. Perhaps by sending out invitations, those who have never gone or those who have dropped by the wayside will come. Also I understand that this subject is getting lots of notice. I believe that some national news program is doing a story on cross addiction. I think Barbara Thompson, author of a couple weightloss surgery books, was interviewed for it.  Congratulations on your new baby, Amy.  Dixie

Maybe we can all get together again in July.. of course we don't know what the topic is because they're not that far ahead in the web site... Dixie ... glad all is quiet at home LOL.... we can talk later... Headed to IL this weekend... Janie And I agree... do we ever get over the food addiction?  It seems to be a constant struggle...