Hi,
I was wondering if there was a "relaxed, informal" support group (or other) south of the river. Fairview Southdale has theirs at 6pm which is not a good time for me.
If anyone knows of other options I'd really like to start attending one.
Thanks for any help!

Good Q!  I've never seen Enell in stores, but then again, maybe I never really looked!  I'm unfamiliar with the other brand.  I wonder if Nordstrom could help- I went for a fitting there recently- needed a strapless for vacation and had no idea what size to get. I am still really busty- saggy with loose skin, but busty.  :)  This little old lady man-handled me into the perfect fit.  Once I got over her putting me directly into the bras herself it was all good.  I'd go back.  Also, I wonder- there's an Athleta at 50th and France- they might have a decent selection and people to help.  Better than a regular sporting goods store I'd guess- tailored for women.

Good luck!  If you find Enell in town let me know... not having a decent sprorts bra is one of my lame excuses for not upping my exercise intensity...

I am sad to hear that you seem to have given up.  As long as you are alive, you should fight to STAY alive!  Isn't that why you had WLS in the first place?

You said you want people to never have this surgery.  With all the issues you have had, I can understand where that came from - but I don't think you should be discouraging people because of your cir****tances.  You are the exception, not the rule.  Yes, there are people who have issues post WLS that appear to be relative to their WLS.  There are a great many others, like myself, who would have this surgery annually if that's what it took to maintain the success, health and happiness the weight loss has brought us.

In the 5 + years I have been involved in the WLS community through research, having my own RNY, and being active in support groups both formal and informal, it is MY perception that the people who struggle with health issues post op fall into one of two categories -

A) They blame their health issues on their WLS, even if they are medically unrelated

B) They are suffering some form of malnutrition because they have not been diligent in taking their vitamins as prescribed by their bariatric program.

I think you need to consider both of those possibilities.  And if, after being examined by this new PCP on Monday, you can truly claim that neither applies to you, then I apologize for my comments.  I don't mean to sound cold. 

Regardless of the facts, I will pray for you.

I meant to let you know of this before. Glad you found it. See you Saturday!  

Oh, and I'm really looking for some lightweight clothes for Vegas in a couple of weeks, so if anyone has any Large summery shirts, or size 10P pants/jeans/capris/shorts, that they need to get rid of, I could really use them :)