Building a support group
The internet is a fabulous virtual space filled with plenty of useful and delightful things. OH has been a huge part of my journey to getting healthier and creating healthy habits. Sometimes the open forums here though can feel overwhelming for me. I know I personally am fed by small group gatherings more than large crowds.
Being supportive to new folks and giving back to the OH community is certainly super valuable but I am no Vet so my advise isn't really all that vital and I need to make sure I am getting my needs filled before spending energy helping others. Giving myself room to find a less public support system is an effort toward self-care and putting on my own oxygen mask first.
As a way to find what fits my stress level best I am looking to see if some folks are interested in joining me for a smaller non-public accountability and support group online experience. The main boards often feel too rough for me to be truly vulnerable and I need space to get real with other people on a similar path. Basically I need some old fashion regular love not tough love for a hot minute.
If you are interested, feel free to send me a message and I will get you an invite. If you aren't interested, great. No worries. I will still be around and post in the main boards when I have the spoons to do so.
~Elizabeth
Consultation weight: 265, Surgery date: 10/6/15, Goal: 150, Current weight: 129; 5'5, 46 years old
"I am basically food's creepy ex-girlfriend. I know we can't be together anymore but I just want to spend time hanging out" ~me, about why I love cooking so much post WLS
E - I would be honored! Where do I sign?
- Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023
HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal
Sent you an invite before I posted this. :) I've never created a group before so if you don't get it, let me know.
Consultation weight: 265, Surgery date: 10/6/15, Goal: 150, Current weight: 129; 5'5, 46 years old
"I am basically food's creepy ex-girlfriend. I know we can't be together anymore but I just want to spend time hanging out" ~me, about why I love cooking so much post WLS
sent you an invite, it will come via the email you receive notifications from OH
- Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023
HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal
I haven't figured out how to add people unless they are on my friend's list so Thank You Sarge for getting it done!
~E
Consultation weight: 265, Surgery date: 10/6/15, Goal: 150, Current weight: 129; 5'5, 46 years old
"I am basically food's creepy ex-girlfriend. I know we can't be together anymore but I just want to spend time hanging out" ~me, about why I love cooking so much post WLS
I have not either, I had to add babs as a friend first....
- Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023
HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal
