Long Long time - is Renewal still 2nd Tuesday?

I had my revision of my original 1982 RNY almost three years ago in September.  I stopped using the message board and attending Renewal because I thought I was too far out and since that time, have gained some weight.  Pride aside, I need you folks and nothing will ever change in needing to get support for my addictive personality!  Anyone remember me - Cheryl???

I'm newer so no, but WELCOME BACK!!! :-)

Hey Cheryl ~ !  Good to see you!!

Thanks Everyone!  Great to hear from my angel, Dayner and my surgiversary buddy, Farrah, and all those that responded!  Lori, Cathty, Lynn, Pattie and Elena! This, indeed, is what has been missing in my life - support and cyber hugs!  It sounds like a lot of people are doing PN support groups and coffee Klaches more than Renewal?  Thanks for such warm responses!

I remember you!  Welcome Back! 

Hi Cheryl! 

I believe I remember you, I am better with faces then names.  Your screen name is very familiar. 

I used to attend the Abbott Renewal religiously, I'm assuming that's what you are talking about when saying Renewal.  I have not been to an Abbott group in a while and have only been to one group in the past year.  There are a number of coffee groups that people attend.  As a matter of fact, there is one close to you this Saturday in Maple Grove at Caribou, 9am.  I'm unsure of which location it is at exactly but I do believe I have it right in saying Caribou and 9am.  I'm sure there will be a posting about it before Saturday, you should attend if you can.  

It's good to see further outs come back on to the board for support.  I am more reserved so lurk mostly at the posts, the ladies and gents on here are all so supportive of one another...it's great to see.

Some weight gain is normal, I'm right there with you.  I have 8 lbs to lose to get back to where I was for a looong time.  It can be frustrating but we CAN do it!

I am going to PM you.

~ Cathy

Cheryl~I just joined the boards last winter so I haven't had the pleasure of meeting you, but welcome I know I love to have the more experienced people here to help those of us with less experience.  I believe and have heard many others say that staying connected to a support group of some kind is very helpful in being successful so I am glad you have returned.  The coffee Cathy mentioned is at the Caribou in Byerly's on Main St. in MG at either 8:30 or 9 am this Saturday and usually meets everyother Saturday unless we decide to add a meeting in for some reason, which we have been known to do lately!  I hope you are able to find the support you need to get yourself back on track.  ~Nicole

Welcome back Cheryl!    Hugs galore, Patti

I'm not sure if this is what you mean....but Abbott Northwestern Hospital has a support group for WLS patients.  The support group for the RNY patients (called Renewal halves) meets every 2nd Tues of the month in the Minneapolis Heart Institue Building on the lower level break room.  It starts at 5:30pm. 

Hope that helps you.

Hello my surgiversary buddy!