Metro Detroit Support Group
I usually don't post because I have a hard time finding the words to say so bare with me. I just wanted to tell everyone that I went to a wonderful support group meeting lead by Laura Preston this morning. I have been to many different support groups but this one was different. I left feeling informed on new things and I was actually excited to come back for another meeting. Laura is full of ideas and energy and I think her new Lifestyle and Support Group is just what a lot of people are looking for. I think being able to have the meetings at a health club is a luxury. Its good to not be stuffed behind some books or in someones basement as if we should be hidden. My fiance went and also had a great time. So thank you Laura for the enjoyable meeting and I look forward to many more.
Well said Tyra. I also attended the meeting today. It was my first support group meeting, so I cannot compare it to any others, but I was much more comfortable than I thought I might be. Laura's positive energy was very contagious. I will definitely be back. 
The support group meeting takes place on Saturdays, 11am at the Life Time Fitness Center, 4000 High Pointe Blvd., Novi, MI, 48375.
The 8/13 post entitled "Support Group - Detroit Metro - This Saturday..." has contact information for the group leader, Laura Preston. This link might take you to the post http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/MI/a,messageboard/action,r eplies/board_id,4824/cat_id,4424/topic_id,3697707/
I hope this helps.
Gladys
In my mind people who go to gyms are buff and skinny and that is not me so I want to hide. Wow surprise surprise the first person I saw when I got there, looked a lot like me! A bit fluffy and she wasn't the only one. Sure there were buff folks there but.My DH was a bit concerned that because the meeting was being held at Lifetime Fitness there would be a push to join. That wasn't the case at all! They are gracious enough to let Laura hold our meetings there and this week we were given guest passes to use the facility for the day. I am sure they would be glad if we decided to join. But that wasn't even on the agenda! I came home and said nanner nanner boo boo.
What was really nice was that we had a wide range of people there. Pre-op Post-op, support.
Banders, RNY, Sleeve. Folks with complications and folks without! There was about 16 of us and it took a bit longer then Laura had thought to share our stories.
It started out with 1 long winded lady, and that set the tone(g) But that was the first time ever I had been able to talk about my complications and life since 4.2.07 live and in person, with someone who might be able to understand. And I gave a cliff note version.
For any of you who were there and reading this, thank you for listening and sharing your stories.
And Thank You Laura for having this. I am sure I won't make it every Saturday but I will try to make it at least 2x a month.
Highest 360 Surgery 333 Current 168 Goal 150
BMI Highest 65.8 Current 32 Height 5'2"
Hernia Repair/TT 9.23.08
Chris
