Last night I went to my first ever support group. True enough I have been a WLS patient since November of 2010, but I had never attended a support group. I received all of the support I needed from the blogs...or so I thought. I was wrong. Being in a room with people who have gone through/are going through the exact same thing as me was an amazing experience.
I talked non-stop...even though we all know I'm really shy. LOL But it was great. I met some amazing people...who I have already interacted with some through a private FB group for Bariatric patients in my area.
After attending just one meeting...I know I will become a permanent fixture at them all. It's like there is so much there for me to learn and offer. One of the awesome things they do is a clothing exchange at every meeting. If the clothes aren't taken they are donated. I plan on making their donations go to a better place than the salvation army and good will. Those are great places...but how about the homeless shelter, the batter women shelter, dress for success....etc.
So how is everyone doing? I hope all is well in your world and you are keep up the momentum of your new year goals. I'm doing well. Just needing to get my butt in gear with the exercise. I'm starting the 30 day shred tonight (hopefully, I finish it this time.) I will only do it Monday - Saturday. Sunday is my rest day from all exercise. If anyone has the DVD and would like to do it with me...let me know.
I get to have soft foods on January 23rd...I'm happier than a flea at the pound.
8 comments:
Good for you Dawnya....I too have never gone to a support group since WLS.
Wishing you all the best!
XO
So glad you liked the support group!
I love that they do the clothing exchange there. That's a great idea!
I know you can finish the 30 day Shred! :)
Just catching up on my blog reading and will admit I didn't realise you were having revision to the sleeve. Glad to hear that things are going well. I'm 3 months out and feeling better than I ever have. I can eat well and not have the PB's and pain that many of us had with the band....
The clothing exchange is a fab idea..and I agree that donating to other causes is good...we have a Dress for Success collection at work here in Oz too and it's great. x
Yay! Love that your support group does a clothing exchange. Glad you are coming along and heading to mushies!
Sounds like you have really found something special in this support group. I am happy to hear that things worked out.
What a fantastic idea. SOmetimes I miss living in a big city for that kind of support!
I so hear you! I love my group and that's where I met Debi!! But I haven't been in a while and I'm super excited to go tonight.
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