finally found a support group!

[Kelsey]

Hi, all. I had my surgery in August and really struggled in the beginning. I've kept my surgery a secret for the most part, only people close in my life know about it.

In the beginning, I struggled a lot mentally with the surgery. Knowing that I couldn't use food/eating as my coping mechanism was really getting to me. I didn't realize how much I relied on food or eating to put me in a better mood or cheer me up when I was down. I couldn't eat the things that used to make me feel better, or I couldn't eat very much of them.

My taste buds and food interests have really changed since getting the surgery, but now I'm doing a lot better. I've found other ways to deal with my feelings when I'm upset that are much healthier than using eating as the source!

Because I've kept my surgery a secret, it's been hard finding a support group that I can be a part of without anyone knowing. I'm excited to finally be connected to people who have experienced or are experiencing the same things as me.

 

[PAMELA WALLACE]

Hi my name is Pam and I'm new on here also,maybe we can be friends,I haven't had my surgery yet I have to lose some weight due to insurance but I think I'm getting the sleeve,I'm scared and happy and a little agitated to,seems so hard to lose these 17 pounds,but I'm not giving up.and congrats on your surgery hun,I can't wait for mine,I would feel better if I had a date.

 

[Carolyn270]

Hi. I just wanted to make sure you feel as welcome as I did when I first signed on. I began this weight journey in February. My surgery was in august as well. I told everyone I knew. Only one person said no, it's just water. I just gave her a look. The rest are very supportive cheerleaders. It's especially good though, to hear your weight loss team tell you youre doing good.

It's a pleasure to share my journey with all in this group. It's feels good to be able to just log on and babble. Thank you for joining and putting your trust in us.

 

[PAMELA WALLACE]

I can't seem to get to many people to talk to me but I'm glad that I do have few on here and I thankful for the ones I have I don't have family much,so I'm kinda a loner,but like to talk to people.

 

[Carolyn270]

I can't seem to get to many people to talk to me but I'm glad that I do have few on here and I thankful for the ones I have I don't have family much,so I'm kinda a loner,but like to talk to people.

Some people may be struggling with their situations and do not remember to share until theyve made it through. I am a good pretty sure I know how to at least listen. I will do my very best to hear you. It's a tough road to walk practically by yourself so feel free to message me.

 

[PAMELA WALLACE]

Some people may be struggling with their situations and do not remember to share until theyve made it through. I am a good pretty sure I know how to at least listen. I will do my very best to hear you. It's a tough road to walk practically by yourself so feel free to message me.

thank you so much.

 

[Tracy Lindenmuth]

Hi, all. I had my surgery in August and really struggled in the beginning. I've kept my surgery a secret for the most part, only people close in my life know about it.

In the beginning, I struggled a lot mentally with the surgery. Knowing that I couldn't use food/eating as my coping mechanism was really getting to me. I didn't realize how much I relied on food or eating to put me in a better mood or cheer me up when I was down. I couldn't eat the things that used to make me feel better, or I couldn't eat very much of them.

My taste buds and food interests have really changed since getting the surgery, but now I'm doing a lot better. I've found other ways to deal with my feelings when I'm upset that are much healthier than using eating as the source!

Because I've kept my surgery a secret, it's been hard finding a support group that I can be a part of without anyone knowing. I'm excited to finally be connected to people who have experienced or are experiencing the same things as me.[/QUOTE

Hi, all. I had my surgery in August and really struggled in the beginning. I've kept my surgery a secret for the most part, only people close in my life know about it.

In the beginning, I struggled a lot mentally with the surgery. Knowing that I couldn't use food/eating as my coping mechanism was really getting to me. I didn't realize how much I relied on food or eating to put me in a better mood or cheer me up when I was down. I couldn't eat the things that used to make me feel better, or I couldn't eat very much of them.

My taste buds and food interests have really changed since getting the surgery, but now I'm doing a lot better. I've found other ways to deal with my feelings when I'm upset that are much healthier than using eating as the source!

Because I've kept my surgery a secret, it's been hard finding a support group that I can be a part of without anyone knowing. I'm excited to finally be connected to people who have experienced or are experiencing the same things as me.

Welcome to our group, everyone here is very nice, and are helpful, I have relied on them alot over this past year, you are not alone, before and after my surgery I told everyone lol, I was very happy with the decision I made to have it done, almost everyone was very supportive, and a few started out acting like they were but when I started dropping the weight before surgery they tried to persuade me not to go through it, I tried telling them that if I didn't it would all come back, but like I said most were very happy for me

 

[Pixx]

Welcome Kelsey, glad to have you here.