I went on a pretty regular basis before and right after surgery but since then I have moved 2 hours away from the hospital, and the hospital where I work has them but invariably Im working when they have the meetings so I havent been in a while.
Vivienne

Yes, I attend a small (under 15 people) post-op support group at Tufts, where I had my surgery.  We were asked to make a one-year commitment to the group, but can attend for as long after that as we like.  I'm still in my committed year, but I do plan to continue going for as long as I can because I get a lot out of that one.  I also attend 2 other groups that are local to me, and I may start going to a 3rd one right down the street from my house.  For the same reasons as you, I go to get support and also to provide support.  I've developed some friendships at the groups, and I like to go just to see those people too. 

Sorry A little late in the day.  I forgot today was my day.....

Do you attend support groups for your surgery why or why not?

I do every month if I can make it when my schedule allows.  I think I learn something evrytime I go and I think I have something to offer those who are in the process or have recently had the surgery. 

I don't know that there was a realization moment...  it just sort of snuck up on me...    even now, I have to remind myself sometimes that other people aren't seeing the MO me - and many don't know I was ever MO. 

I don't remember when they were, but I'm on my third stall.  And I haven't had time with school to go to the gym, so I know when I finally do get there, I'll start to lose again.  I'm almost at goal though, too, kinda.  I've heard a lot of people stall near goal.