It looks like this Colorado Forum is not super active...or maybe I am using it wrong.

My Sleeve is scheduled for Wed 12/18/13 in the Denver area and I was reaching out to see if there were any other members around to connect with that have experienced the procedure, are on their journey or have a scheduled surgery upcoming.

So many questions and thoughts so just nice to have a group to bounce ideas and comments off of.  One that maybe feels a little more "connected" then some of the larger groups on Obesity help.

Hope you will respond if interested.

Stacey

Our thoughts and support are with our members, family and friends of anyone that has been impacted by the floods in Colorado.

We found some helpful information that we wanted to share with all of you:

Here are some groups accepting donations for flood victims:

• The Salvation Army

Help those affected during the days of storm ahead and during long-term recovery. The Salvation Army uses 100 percent of your disaster donations in support of local disaster relief operations.

To give, visit imsalvationarmy.org or call 1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769) and designate "Colorado Floods." You may also text GIVEHOPEIM to 80888 to donate $10 to The Salvation Army.* Donations by mail may be designated "Colorado Floods"and sent to:

The Salvation Army

P.O. Box 60006

Prescott, AZ 86304

• Red Cross

To help people affected by disasters like these floods, people can donate by visiting redcross.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or texting the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Contributions may also be made by visiting ColoradoRedCross.org.

• Help Colorado Now

HelpColoradoNow.org is a partnership between the Colorado Division of Homeland Securityand Emergency Management (DHSEM) and Colorado Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (COVOAD). This initiative brings together government agencies and nonprofit organizations so they may better assist communities affected by disasters.

• Foothills United Way

Foothills United Way has established the 'Foothills Flood Relief Fund' to be able to respond to the effects of these storms. Organizers expect to use this fund for immediate relief as well as longer-term recovery in Boulder and Broomfield Counties. The Fund is accessible online atunitedwayfoothills.org/floodrelief

• Larimer Humane Society

If you are in a flooding area and need assistance with your animals. Visit larimerhumane.org, call 970-226-3647, Ext. 7 (Animal Protection and Control)

If you are impacted by the floods and would like to talk with a member of our OH staff for support, please send us an email to [email protected].

I am on medicad and need a lap band really bad I am 149Lbs and I am 5'0 and other dr's I have seen said I should be at 105 to 110Lbs I have tried pills to loss weight and nothing is seeming to help I need help by looking for a dr that will help me since I am on medicaid if anyone knows a dr that will help me here in Aurora,Co I would appreciate it thanks please email me @ [email protected]

I am looking for someone to speak with in the Denver or Boulder area.  Going through the approval process right now.

I am in school to get my Master's in Coaching and would  like to find a few people that would be interested in being coached for their weight loss surgery journey.  This is voluntary and not necessary for you to do in order to complete your journey but I think we could benefit each other.  I had gastric bypass 5 years ago and completely understand the struggles, challenges, opportunities, joy and hard work it takes to make this huge life change.  My goal in coaching you would be to help you determine your goals and find the path to get to them.  Initially our sessions will be free and at a later time we could make an agreement/arrangement for payment.  This would be a great mutually beneficial experience for both of us.

If you are interested then please visit my website, coaching4lifeco.com and fill out the contact form.  This is not a scam, or therapy, or dietary services.  It is strictly a process to help you achieve your goals and understand what life is like before and after surgery.  We can get into more details once I hear from you.

Good luck to you all and thank you for your consideration.

Jen Richardson