Hello, my name is Kelly. I live just south of Dayton but had my surgery in Cincinnati. I am interested in starting a support group in either city or somewhere in between, depending on interest.

Weight loss info- I had VSG is June 2012 by Dr. Trace Curry. I have lost 100 pounds since then. I lost 65 before surgery. I have been stuck in the 250s for several months now and I am getting frustrated. I am trying to accept myself as a 16/18, which is much improved from a 28/30, but I still want to lose more weight. Most of the WLS patients in my life are not the best role models for the lifestyle and therefore not where I want to seek support (but could benefit from a group like this). The other handful I know or have met at support groups are all from the the same doctor. I am curious to meet people with different viewpoints and expectations, such as: various surgeries, level of success, length of time post-op, different doctors/dieticians.

General info about me- I recently turned 30. It was a huge milestone for me and I had hoped to be at my goal weight by then but, as I said above, I'm stuck!!! I still felt super sexy at my birthday party! I am single, although losing the weight has definitely helped my love (and sex life). I am a teacher so I have many evenings free. Summer vacation is coming up and hopefully we could have a meeting before or during that time. Being a teacher, I am very organized, detail-oriented, professional and friendly. I love planning events and meeting new people, although I do not consider myself outgoing. That is why I would like to be a CO-leader and hopefully find someone else in the area who would like to help plan these events with me.

Some thoughts about a local chapter- I imagine the first meeting being something rather informal (like a Panera) to hopefully meet people from this site (and bring friends) who would be interested in attending or planning meetings and events. We could even come up with a committee if we have enough interest. I would like to get others invited through word of mouth, Dr/dietician offices, Facebook, meetup.com, etc. A few ideas for acitivites would be meet n greets, "speed dating"- for friends or a singles event, walks at local parks, bike rentals at Riverscape/Winton Woods/etc, zumba classes or zumbathons (I have a good friend who is an instructor), recipe swaps or potlucks, professional speakers, social/family outings and more! I am open to any ideas!

I am not sure what the next step is or what Alex has in mind but feel free to respond or contact me privately if you are interested or have questions.

Ade7870, I chose Dr. Watkins after researching sleeve surgery for 2 years. I have not one regret. West Chester Hospital and Dr. W's office had everything so perfectly coordinated that the day of my surgery, everything was in order and all I had to do was show up. I had very little post op pain-just a slight feeling like I had been doing sit-ups. No incision pain and I required no pain meds-ever. In fact, I was able to drive myself home the next day, a 45 minute drive. If you have any specific questions, please feel free to PM me. I know you will do great! I was tired for about a week post surgery and they recommend no heavy lifting. Other than that, I went back to my normal activities. I took 1 week off work, just in case. The pre op diet was the hardest part for me but it was all worth the effort.

I'm so glad to hear from someone in the area!!! Sounds like you are doing great! Who did your surgery? Dr. Watkins is doing mine. How was the pain after? I'm excited but of course a nervous wreck too! I am a nurse with UC Health and live near West Chester. Doing my liquid diet now...day 3...and so far so good! Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!! Congratulations on such a successful journey

I am in Mason. We are all close. My surgery is the 27th so I am in the pre op diet. I am struggling already

Hi, I am in eastern Cincinnati, and I was sleeved 21 Jan 2014 in Mexico. I would certainly be interested in a meeting, and would help if needed. I have lost about 45 lbs or so, was 218 at the surgery and am at 170 now. The support would be much appreciated!~

I live near Wilmington and go to Dayton every week. I am just starting to think about having this surgery done. I would love to talk to people who are going through or have already been through all of this. Where should I start? Who are the best surgeons in the Cincinnati/Dayton area for the VSG? Do any of you have Cigna? How was the insurance approval like with them? Those are the types of questions I have.

Im just outside of toledo... fremont, oh. Wish there was something out here u have my last appointment with dietitian on the 8th hopeing i have my surgery in the next month! I would love to join a support group!

I am Lisa and I live very close to Middletown, I had the sleeve done Jan. 13th 2014 preop 240 now at 124. Hopefully you get something going would be interested.

Thanks and good luck to all

Dr Tymitz in Cincinnati is the best doctor. Surgery went fantastic!!

My group I went to has a support group

I live in Milford, so I could go anywhere around Cincinnati. I am having my gastric sleeve on Mon May 4, 2015. I also have Dr Brad Watkins and am going to West Chester hospital. I just joined today

Hello, fellow Buckeyes. My name is Linda and I don't live in your local area. I live in Belmont County on the east/central side of the state. I am 62 years old and just found out my insurance covers bariatric surgery. I have tried for many years to keep my weight under control but to no avail. It has just gotten worse and worse and I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired. I have diabetes and high cholesterol and have done what I can with medication and diet to try to diminish them, but that isn't working very well either. I didn't realize how many different types of surgery there are until I came to this site and I would appreciate any direction or suggestions anyone can give. I am so very ready to make this life change and want to make the best and most informed decisions I can. I am most likely looking at having surgery done in Columbus at some future date. I hope all of you are doing well and are happy with your decisions. Any of your input would be extremely valuable to me!!

Linda

@@Ginny24 how did the sleeve procedure go?? I too am looking into the procedure with Dr Watkins or Curry.

I know this is a very old post but I figured it doesn't hurt to check in and see if a support group was ever put together. If so, I am interested. Please let me know any details that you have to share. Thank

I'd love to join one in Cincinnati

I am in Mason. We are all close. My surgery is the 27th so I am in the pre op diet. I am struggling already

I'm in Mason too!! Pre- op. Consultation on the 10th.

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I'm in Dayton. I know that tomorrow is a holiday, but would anyone be interested in getting together tomorrow afternoon for a get-together say in the afternoon? Maybe in the Middletown area? If there is interest I'll find somewhere like maybe a coffee shop. I'm thinking somewhere where we could sit for a while and not get kicked out for loitering. Just to meet up and discuss where we are in our journey. Please respond if interested and available.

I am just starting the process, as in I haven't yet spoken with my physician yet. My mom and aunt have had wls and both did great and are wonderful years later. I would love to join up with some folks around the area and get as much info as I can and meet some great people along the journey.