Hiya, Hoosiers!

Hello! I'm new to the IN board, but have been an OH member for a while. I'm a lapbander and pretty new Hoosier here in IU country. Just wanted to say hello...I could use some support as I've fallen off the Bandwagon during the past few months while struggling with some personal hardships. Anyhow, i'm really happy to be here.

Are there any WLS support groups (esp. LapBand) in the Bloomington area?

Welcome to IN...great people... I understand the need for support and falling off the wagon... I feel like an alcholic... adicted to some certain foods..certain attitudes..sometimes I think I need a 12 step program...

Hey Linda,

OverEaters Anny is a great "12 step" program. I used it here locally till our chapter closed due to lack of participants. But as soon as I get strength back to travel I'm gonna start finding some out of town ones to attend. To me, I had a lot better handle of my emotional eating issues via their program then going to a WLS program.

Just THought I'd squeak out a shout for OEA as a helpfull solution.

Love
Jodi

Welcome Fellow Bander,

Not sure of any WLS support groups in Bloomington, might want to pick up a local paper as they always have a listing of local groups meetings of various kinds. Also try out a TOPS program or even OAE. There are lots of alternative choices if a specific WLS group isn't available.

Good Luck and Welcome to the Indiana Board

Hugs
Jodi

Welcome to the IN board. We have a lot of fun here and also some pretty strong support. We laugh, cry, rant and rave here as well as love and live life to the fullest. I hope that you post often so we can get to know you and you can get to know us. I think you will find this place pretty amazing like I do.  I too went to OA. It is a 12 step program that follows the same as AA. I had a lot of support there when I went. The 12 steps helped to save my life. Even though I no longer go I still use the program and the steps in my everyday life and I am grateful for them. You might want to try that.

Thanks, everyone!!