Support Group

Jan 05, 2010

Last night I attended a support group for bariatric patients who have had (or are having) surgery here where I am, which is coincidentally also where I work. Others who've had their surgery elsewhere are also welcomed to join. It was a pretty small group but really good for me. It was led by the nutritionist who I see regularly in relation to my surgery, and there was one other woman in there who was pre-op like me. She was in the same place as I am, meaning that she also is almost finished with her insurance requirements and will be submitting later this month for approval. I feel that coming to the meetings pre, during and post operatively is great, and gives me people to relate to and keep me motivated. I got to see some peopel who were several years out and struggling with keeping the weight off. Good to keep in mind and be realistic about the fact that there will be a struggle down the road, and be prepared for it. I'm excited about having found the group, I just wish it were a bit larger. Looked for other such groups in the area and can't really find anything.

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