Moving To Dallas - Looking for Support Groups

brentlym
on 11/15/08 10:13 am - San Antonio, TX
Hi guys...

I had my RNY on 9/18 here in San Antonio but am moving to Dallas next Saturday, Nov. 22.  Is anyone aware of a surgical group that would welcome an outside into their support group meetings?  I'd definitely like to find a men's group if there is one.  Ideas fellas?

Thanks,
Brent
snicklefritz
on 11/16/08 9:00 pm - Cincinnati, OH
Not from there but did you post on the TX state board?

Batwingsman
on 11/17/08 1:53 am - Garland, TX
Lot of groups in the DFW area ..  Ask on the Tex Message board and you should get a few responses ..   Who was your surgeon, and what part of DFW are you moving to? (dang, I wish I was moving to S.A.!) 

Frank talk about the DS / "All I ever wanted to be was thin, like that Rolling Stones dude ... "

HW/461 LW/251 GW/189 CW/274 (yep, a DS semi-failure - it happens :-( )

Batwingsman
on 11/17/08 1:57 am, edited 11/17/08 10:52 am - Garland, TX
 btw, I don't think there is a thriving men's group ANYWHERE in the U.S.     (in-person, that is)  

  I was asking Sean about his men's support group in the Houston area while down there for the OH event this weekend  ..  I assumed that group was going strong, but it sounds like he only has 1 or 2 other members at present ..  He says more guys actually attend his general WLS support group ..  

 I guess we guys "don't need no stinkin' support groups" ..        

Frank talk about the DS / "All I ever wanted to be was thin, like that Rolling Stones dude ... "

HW/461 LW/251 GW/189 CW/274 (yep, a DS semi-failure - it happens :-( )

dasloaf
on 11/17/08 7:42 am - brighton, MI
This is the best support you will ever find.  We will always be here for you.
Batwingsman
on 11/17/08 11:00 am - Garland, TX
 Amen, bro!    

 (dang, we look a little alike, before and after, btw ..   well - wish I looked that good AFTER   )

Frank talk about the DS / "All I ever wanted to be was thin, like that Rolling Stones dude ... "

HW/461 LW/251 GW/189 CW/274 (yep, a DS semi-failure - it happens :-( )

brentlym
on 11/17/08 10:06 am - San Antonio, TX
Dasloaf.....thanks for the kind words.  I appreciate it.

As for men not needing support groups...I think that's hogwash.  I went to a few meetings here in San Antonio mostly attended by women, but I found that we had some similar issues, and a LOT of differences.  It seemed like most were just concerned about hair loss...etc.etc.etc.  Maybe it's time for an ad-hoc men's group in Dallas through meetup.com.
Batwingsman
on 11/17/08 10:56 am - Garland, TX
Well, "Paul in Dallas" was trying to get one going some time back here, but it just never did materialize ..  

  I think Sean opined the problem is that guys - unlike gals - usually don't like to discuss their "feelings" with each other, face-to-face at least ..   even when it comes to a shared situation, like WLS ..  Very sad, if so ..    

Frank talk about the DS / "All I ever wanted to be was thin, like that Rolling Stones dude ... "

HW/461 LW/251 GW/189 CW/274 (yep, a DS semi-failure - it happens :-( )

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