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[JaspersGirl 147]

This group is very quiet I just found this group and from Chicago. Do you all ever feel down and out I use to go to my support group where I got my surgery but they all had surgery long ago and seem to stick with one another.. leaving the new girl out, lol Anyone had their surgery at NMH?

[chitowngirl 884]

Hello there. I am scheduled to have my surgery on 3/27 @ University of Chicago. I'm really excited. I went to my support group meeting there was a bunch of vets there, but there was also newbies there. I found it very helpful. They hold tehir meetings every 1st Tuesday of the month @ 5pm. They welcome everyone.

[chitowngirl 884]

You know I was really hoping that there would be going on here. I've had a few idea's that I thought would be excellent. I was reading an article in a magazine about women coming up with innovatve ways to overcome the ressesion. One of the popular things was a clothing exchange. They set up changing areas and had full size mirrors. So not only did they bring clothes that they no longer wore, but they also brought accessories,purses, and shoes. I thought that would be great for WLS patients. So I'd love to try to get together a group of ladies and try to execute this. Also physical activity, with spring here and summer approaching, I thought it would be cool to kind of get an activity group togather, and maybe try different things. Some of the things I'm interested in doing are tennis lessons, kayak lessons, walking, biking.

[JaspersGirl 147]

You know I was really hoping that there would be going on here. I've had a few idea's that I thought would be excellent. I was reading an article in a magazine about women coming up with innovatve ways to overcome the ressesion. One of the popular things was a clothing exchange. They set up changing areas and had full size mirrors. So not only did they bring clothes that they no longer wore, but they also brought accessories,purses, and shoes. I thought that would be great for WLS patients. So I'd love to try to get together a group of ladies and try to execute this. Also physical activity, with spring here and summer approaching, I thought it would be cool to kind of get an activity group togather, and maybe try different things. Some of the things I'm interested in doing are tennis lessons, kayak lessons, walking, biking.

and that is exactly what I was trying to do by doing this post!!! i feel so damn depressed and I need to do something, I need to be surrounded by ladies or even men like us. Who understand what we are going through, and it's different if we are surrounded by people in person than online. I mean online support is awesome but I need real interaction, like group stuff, it seems more real that way? HOpe I am explaining myself good. Sorry I am trying to type fast, hubby and i are going out, and i jumped on here quick when i read my notification on my cell, lol.

but I will get back to you on this.. i love this idea!!!!!!!! seriously!!! woohoo, I am very excited.

[JaspersGirl 147]

You know I was really hoping that there would be going on here. I've had a few idea's that I thought would be excellent. I was reading an article in a magazine about women coming up with innovatve ways to overcome the ressesion. One of the popular things was a clothing exchange. They set up changing areas and had full size mirrors. So not only did they bring clothes that they no longer wore, but they also brought accessories,purses, and shoes. I thought that would be great for WLS patients. So I'd love to try to get together a group of ladies and try to execute this. Also physical activity, with spring here and summer approaching, I thought it would be cool to kind of get an activity group togather, and maybe try different things. Some of the things I'm interested in doing are tennis lessons, kayak lessons, walking, biking.

So you're surgery is coming up soon!!!!! I don't even know but it would be great to visit you during your surgery, unfortunately I work those 3 days in a row! I work at a hospital 12hr shifts. So you said your hospital support groups accepts everyone? even people that weren't operated there? my hospital only accept their patients and no one else, not even guests or support partners! If they do heck! I would love to go with you to a support group if I can!

I am so excited for you!!!

[chitowngirl 884]

Well I've only been to one meeting, but there were support people there, and just random people. So I don't think it is a big deal if you show up. I will be going to the April meeting, I will only be 1 week post op, but I'm sure it won't be a problem. Hopefully you can make it.

[JaspersGirl 147]

Well I've only been to one meeting, but there were support people there, and just random people. So I don't think it is a big deal if you show up. I will be going to the April meeting, I will only be 1 week post op, but I'm sure it won't be a problem. Hopefully you can make it.

what day and time again? that would be a great meet up place for us!

[chitowngirl 884]

It is on the first Tuesday of the month from 5-6:30 @ University of Chicago in the D-CAM building section 6a.

[JaspersGirl 147]

I checked my work schedule and I work on that day

I see your surgery is 3/27, how exciting!!!!!! if you need any help or anything let me know!!!!!! I am super excited for you!!!!!

[BKMama 179]

JaspersGirl, I'm having my surgery at NMH.

[JaspersGirl 147]

JaspersGirl, I'm having my surgery at NMH.

woohoo!!! they are awesome!!!! let me know when your surgery date it!!!! also my mom is getting it as well, she is having her physch consult tomorrow there. if you have any ques ask me

[BKMama 179]

woohoo!!! they are awesome!!!! let me know when your surgery date it!!!! also my mom is getting it as well, she is having her physch consult tomorrow there. if you have any ques ask me

Cool, I definitely will. do you do the support groups at all? how are they?

I really liked Dr. P the psychiatrist. We had a great session.

You're doing great with your weight loss, by the way!

[JaspersGirl 147]

I stopped going to their support groups because I was the only new one that would go and everyone else was veterans, lol. I felt left out when they would tell stories, haven't been to a support group in 6months! So who knows maybe there are more newbies there? They seem pretty cool and family knit type of closeness.

I had dr Kissinger as my psych dr. my mom has her appt with dr P.

[Jill Marie 0]

Good Monday Morning,

Just discovered this group. So nice to have local access. Both in the Chicago area and specific to sleevers. I had my surgery 12/08/2010. 80 lbs gone. about 40 more to go. Still waiting for "onederland". Seem to be stuck here@ 212. Really trying to focus on the exercise . I have some back issues that result in more pain after my workout. Waiting to see ortho next week for direction. Even Water aerobics hurts. I am an ED Nurse and I work 7p-7a. so my posting my come at odd times. Looking forward to meeting 'locals'. How do I add one of those colorful tracker bars to this?

[JaspersGirl 147]

Hi there!!!! what hosp did you get sleeved Jill? Welcome to this forum thing.. love it here!!!! anyways, click on my trackey bar thing and it will take you to the website and you can create your own, it will give you directions on how to put it on your profile thingy. Congratz on the weight loss!!! I use to work 7p-8a... I wonder if you are working right now? hmmm anyways if so, hope your night goes by quickly.. I work tomorrow 730a-8p,, blah... what hosp do you work at?