male only Went to my first support group last night

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

After reading a few posts here I went in a little apprehensive. Most in attendance had already had surgery except two of us. I felt very welcome and comfortable asking anything.

[Mohammed Alshamsi 15]

Its great to do your research before the surgery, try and gather as much information as you can.

better be safe than sorry.

[JProx 161]

That's what I did lots of research

[Allan Cameron 98]

I expect it's kinda troll like to say Knowledge Is Power, but damn it helps to know what the heck is going on, and what I should expect. Though the support group I have at my Hospital is a little light on men, I've been there as the one and only male in the group sometimes...gals I love ya, but I really don't want to know how surgery is going to effect your period. The hair tips I do like to hear about, but then again I'm not normal in that respect...but back to the point there are some good books (I liked "The Sleeved Life: A Patient Guide on Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Weight Loss Surgery") that will give you an idea of things to come. And everyone can use a support group. This place is great for being able to ask questions and read about other's issues and stories...we are all in this together