Support Groups

Hi, Everyone, My surery has just been scheduled for March 12. I don't know if I want to jump up and down for joy, run around screaming, or just be anxious as all heck. Can you tell I'm excited? Meanwhile, what are the local support groups, and when do they meet. Thanks.

Hi Anna What type of surgery are you scheduled for? How exciting, only a few weeks away! Woohoo!!! I'm so happy for you. I had my surgery 7months ago and I'm down 90+ pounds. I only weigh once a week, so I only know that I've lost at least 90. There is a meeting every first Wednesday of the month at the Gerry House on the RI Hospital campus from 6:30 to 8:00. I also believe that one of the members, Donna Franco, of the RI support board has meetings at her home in Cranston. If you search through older posts you should find her. Other than that I'm not sure of any other groups in RI. Congrats on your surgery date! I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have if I can. Pam

Thank you! I'm scheduled for the Roux-en-Y, and now I'm getting excited. Through the whole screening procedure I was so afraid to get excited, that I think I'm going to make up for lost time now.

Hi Anna, Weigh to Win meets the last Thursday of every month, Kay auditorium of Roger Williams hospital in Providence. I have my initial Rny consult scheduled in March but I attended last months meeting anyway. Only about 6 people there but I found it helpful....meeting started at 6pm...ended at about 7:30-8:00 but a couple of the members stayed behind and shared more experiences with me while we waited for someone ride to come. I look forward to attending next week. I think support groups are a huge part of being successful with the weightloss. hope this helps you Landa

Thank you, ladies, for your help. I plan to make both meetings, so hopefully, I'll meet you both. Anna