The support group is held at the main Clinic 2nd floor conference room #4 from 6 to 7 every 3rd Thursday of the month, so this month it will be on the 20th. It is an open support group for those that are having or have had Roux En Y surgery I don't know if children are allowed or not what I do know is that there is no age limitations.



~meg~

Hey Deb - found ya Girl!

The hardest thing for me to chuck - and chuck for good has been soda.  I drank (no kidding) one to two liters of coke a day. After my mama died last year, I packed on an additional 50 pounds.  I'd love to try swimming, but at  my weight, fear keeps me from walking into a gym.  LOL, however, I do have my own treadmill, mini trampoline, dance videos, ab doer, eliptical machine, super ab-lounge, and a rowing machine - wait, did I say I wanted to go into a gym?

I get plenty of stares now while walking my dog, cat calls from university students (who (A) need to grow up and (B) must me VERY desperate and hard up asking me to marry them - and you know, that only adds to my fear of going swimming in a pool.

Today, it shall be the mini trampoline and 'dance off the inches' - even if I can't keep up with the video, I know I'm at least moving - and speaking of which, I have a large collie that needs a walk (and the good thing is, I know every time I head out that door, we are getting between a half mile and mile!) and if he is as frisky as he was yesterday, he'll be pinching my butt to hurry me along!  When I'm thinner, I'll be pinching his right back when he starts to lag behind!)

Thank you - I look forward to your call.

From what I can tell, it is difficult to obtain a center for excellence, so I've a feeling I'm in good hands.

I just started the pre-op diet - found that yogurt works best with the powder.  I may get the Genisoy - Ultra-XT Natural Unflavored Protein Powder to add to broth, soup, and even warm non-caffinated tea.  The vanilla tasted too watery, but I purchased some soy milk and with half a cup, I think it will work  I like water well enough, but when it comes to a shake type meal, thicker is better for me.

Enjoy your evening,
Kathy

Hi All Gastric Band Patients in WA!

I lead a growing support group for gastric banded patients pre or post op here in the greater Seattle/Tacoma area.  We hold our meeting the last Saturday of each month at the Starbucks in Tukwila, (see directions below).  We meet at 9:00 a.m. and have an open and positive meeting where we discuss daily living with "the band". 

This month we are meeting this coming Saturday, May 22nd at 9:00 a.m., becuase the last Saturday falls on Memorial Day weekend. 

Please join us!  All gastric band patients pre and post op are welcome!

See you there!

Lisa O.


Starbucks 13038 interurban Ave Tukwila (Look for large and very tall sign – it is a drive-thru)   From I-5 N:   1.       Take WA 599 N, exit 156 towards Tukwila/W. Marginal Way 2.       Turn right on Interurban Ave S. 3.       Store is on the left   From I-5 S:   1.       Take exit 156 - Interurban Ave S towards Tukwila 2.       Turn right on Interurban Ave S 3.       Store is on the right