SUPPORT GROUPS??

anybody go to the support groups from the Dr's office? Do you find them helpful? Im a little on the shy-er side and don't know if I'll take advantage of the groups above and beyond the 2 I need to qualify for the surgery. thanks!

 i was required to go twice & i LOVED it. it was full of people who understand you and who provide great advice im pretty shy to so i just listened.

 GO!

I got ot as many of mine as I can.  Many studies have shown a much higher success rate, and less regain for people *****gularly attend support groups.  It will help you immenseley to attend and be with people who not only are going through what you are, but those who have been successful, and those who may be struggling.  The hardest work we do is in our heads, and that starts with education.  Even if you don't actively participate, just hearing what others discuss will help you.

I didn't think I would be a regular support group person.  I was completely aghast at the iea od psychobabble and all that.  I didn't need that, I knew.  I was WRONG.  After my first couple of sessions I started opening up.  I learned more about myself than I ever knew before.  It helped me realize just what I needed to do - and it wasn't just the surgery.

The populare saying on here is that the doctors don't operate on our heads.  Thats true, the surgeons don't.  The after care programs do.

GO TO GROUP.  GO OFTEN.  It will be more rewarding than you can imagine.

I take full advantage of the support group at my center. Sharing experience, encouraging each other, sharing recipes and getting nitty gritty with our "stuff".

Carolyn

 Mine are not useful,l I go sometimes but it more to socialize.I have offered advice to help others with their problems ,like what to order at restaurants (if you don't want your table-mates to know) or what to snack on for road-trips.