Surely, you are aware of the support groups provided by your surgeon or even possibly by your hospital or surgery center. What support groups (if any) exist for the pre-op period?

I am currently in my liquid diet phase (day 4 of 14). I have found tremendous support here on Vertical Sleeve Talk. I'd love to get to know some local people who may be going through the same challenges as me, or are preparing to go through them.

I know no matter what I am not going to be able to do this successfully without support. Before I can ask for it, though I feel I need to offer it as well. If you are in the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex, I am here for you! Let's kick some obesity butt!!

Did you find some support groups? I know it is a little late to give you one for pre-op.

My surgeon has one the 1st week of every month, and I also just recently heard of another hold at the local hospital, but to date I have yet to attend one. I have the best intentions of going to at least one of them, as soon as my work schedule lets up a little bit!! I would love to be surrounded by others who have walked my walk and who understand.. Soon I hope!

I went to mine for about 6 months. They had meetings every 2 weeks and they were good, but the group was very large and one week was spent on a speaker. I was too shy to really meet anyone and eventually school and work took over so much I couldn't attend. I miss the meetings, but I wish I had more people I bonded with. For now you can get support from all of us