Got a little introspective on the way home today...

I had my 3 month follow-up with my surgeon today.  He's happy with my progress, my BP is fine, and he said to just keep doing what I'm doing and take this time to build healthy eating and exercising habits for the rest of my life.

So on the way home I was thinking that I would have a much harder time figuring out my new stomach and its requirements, and my newly emerging body and self-image, without you all.  I have no local support group, and I'm really too busy to drive an hour (or more, counting rush hour) to attend one.  It would be nice to be physically present in a group of other people going through what I am, but I'm not lacking in support thanks to this message board.  How hard must it be for newly sleeved people without any support group at all, because I'd be lost if left on my own!

Thank you all for being willing to share your stories and walk through this adventure with complete strangers!

I think we are all thankful for each other. :-)

we may be strangers, but we have ooohhh sooo mu*****ommon :)

you're doing great!  your pix show the new you already :)

sophie

Also have to give my thanks. Will be 2 years Nov 2 that i was sleeved and over that amount I've used this site. From day one with all my newbie questions to now with me being the one to answer and help-and still seek advice, this site is indispensable. I never have been to a meeting either. Though i think they have some near me just never had the urge to go. Well, that's not true. Maybe never had the courage. Its a lot easier to talk about your problems and intimate moments over a computer forum than face to face. Maybe some day, but I'm good for now.

I'll second that.  It is so nice to have a group of people who understand the struggle of obesity, and the challenges of weight loss surgery to share the journey. 

I thank all who come here to find support and share their stories. 

Best wishes,

Carol

Group hug!

 I agree - I'm so glad to have everyone on this site.

Hey I'm not sure where you are in NC but I too went to UNC for my surgery!!!  I love them but it was hard for me to go to the support groups.  I have however found out that Duke hold support groups that are FREE to the public and you don't have to have had surgery with them

Cool, when did you have surgery?  I'm  very happy with UNC, I'm down in Sanford so Duke is far for me too.  

I had my surgery on 7/10/13.  I had mine with Dr. Farrell