“Be part of the change you want to see” nicely sums how I look at a person’s responsibility in changing the course of their life. That change begins and ends within each of us. Many…
Posts tagged support
Is it time for a Time to Heal for bariatric patients?
This past week I came across two excellent blog posts by Jone’ Carpenter, a cancer survivor. In the posts, the blogger spoke of her life after a summer 2010 diagnosis of breast cancer and her…
Three Flavors of Networking and the Weight Loss Community
Networking is hot today. It has moved way beyond idle chat and trading business cards at cocktail hours. The advent of social networks such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter has opened new networking venues. Networking…
DIY: Tips on Starting a Support Group
Finding and actively participating in weight loss support groups can make a bariatric patient’s post-op life much more rewarding and successful. Being active in forums, browsing web sites and following your surgeon’s guidelines get you…
The power of weight loss surgery support networks
I believe in support networks. In my work life, I actively participate in software user groups. I have been involved in several community activist groups. I have learned from this involvement that the power of…
a matter of support
It’s been some time since I’ve posted anything about weight loss. As I approach 2 years post-op Lapband surgery in July, I have realized that my perspective on what support I need for my weight…