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4meonly
on 7/27/11 1:20 am - WA

Topic: RE: New South End Support Group

I am 3 years out from a lapband to sleeve revision. My lapband was done 4+ years ago by Dr. Oh. I live in the Auburn area and would love to join a support group near me. Let me know details.
Thank you. Cheryl

morgansmommy
on 7/25/11 1:56 pm - Gig Harbor, WA

Topic: RE: DONT GO TO UW!!!

Hope your surgery went well! I had a hernia repair and extended tummy tuck in October of 2009 and had the best surgical experience of my life!
Mary

Original Poster- I work in a large hospital and it breaks my heart to hear these horro stories no matter where they happen. So sorry for your troubles and hope you are healing well.
Mary

Stacey L.
on 7/24/11 11:39 pm - WA

RNY on 03/19/07 with

Topic: RE: New South End Support Group

Hi Wendy, I would be interested in attending your group.
Has it started already?
Stacey
[email protected]

Casey P.
on 7/23/11 5:35 pm

Topic: RE: Plastics at Madigan

Dude, he totally is a bomb surgeon! Loove him, revision w/ him in Sept. but no charge for the Tummy Tuck? Can you clarify? thx!

"I'm not here to change lives"-Me
"You're no fun anymore"- Monty Python

VSG 9/2009
Revision to RNY 9/2011
"Let's try this again..."

Susan O.
on 7/21/11 10:29 am - Tacoma, WA

RNY on 06/27/07 with

Topic: RE: New to Washington forum

Hi! Please see my post titled "Monday, July 25th" , and I also PM'd you info about the Parkland support group "Thru Thick N' Thin. We are looking forward to meeting you!

Susan

www.obesityhelp.com/group/ttnt/

RNY 6/2007 120 pounds lost - GOAL!!

Susan O.
on 7/21/11 10:25 am - Tacoma, WA

RNY on 06/27/07 with

Topic: Monday, July 25th

What
A warm & friendly gathering for those who have had, or are considering having WLS. Topics of discussion may include changes in eating and lifestyle, nutrition, fitness, and personal goals, feelings, and frustrations. Non-surgical weight loss persons looking for support are welcome.
Open meeting - arrive any time. No children under 18 please. Please silence cell phones.

When

Monday, July 25th, and every 4th Monday of the month from 5:30pm until 7:30pm

Where

Pierce County Fire Station #61
100 114th Street S (1 blk off Pacific Ave.)
Parkland, WA 98444
(Come in back door, off Violet Meadows St & 114th)

Looking forward to seeing you there!!

Susan

www.obesityhelp.com/group/ttnt/

RNY 6/2007 120 pounds lost - GOAL!!

Songcatcher
on 7/20/11 6:47 pm

VSG on 12/02/11

Topic: New to Washington forum

Hi all! I have been on the VSG board for about 3 months because I didn't know there was a Washington forum. I am about 3 months into my 6 mos required wl diet with pcp which is the only requirement by my husbands insurance (First Choice Health Federal GEHA). I am having the VSG and have already completed most of my surgeon's requirements. I still have my sleep study and Cardiology clearance as well as some special blood tests (to test for clotting of blood, and dna mutation etc). Then of course I have all the pre-op blood tests, chest x-ray, ekg etc. I have lost no weight, I'm type 2 diabetic on insulin and kind of freaking out because I am afraid I can't lose the pre-op weight loss requirement (26 pounds) due to the fact that I have liver problems and he wants that cleaned out before he does a lap vsg. My surgeon is Joseph Chebli, and he is very thorough. I am going to start going to a support group and I think there is one really close to my house in Parkland but need to verify if it still exists. Please feel free to friend me. I am 55 years old.

Songcatcher
on 7/20/11 6:02 pm

VSG on 12/02/11

Topic: RE: New South End Support Group

I am in Tacoma also and still in the pre-op stage. My surgeon is in Seattle but I have been looking for a support group in my area.

Cari De La Cruz
on 7/20/11 12:28 am - Long Beach, CA

RNY on 12/10/07 with

Topic: RE: FROM OH! THANK YOU, NORTHWEST!

I wrote a reply, but it didn't repost, so I'm trying to decide whether to repeat myself, or say something new! LOL.

I'm going with a hybrid option. A little repeat...a little new!

Thanks to OH and Bellevue for an AMAZING event! I cannot remember having a better time meeting so many FABULOUS people. I never cease to be amazed by the obstacles people overcome to live a healthier life. I am humbled by their strength and inspired by their journey.

Too all who were in Bellevue last weekend: Thank you for letting me share a little bit of your success. I am inspired and motivated to do more, to live life even bigger...and to buy some new shoes! LOL.

Speaking of shoes: Look out NOLA, you have some big shoes to fill after this conference! See ya in September!

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Kattin
on 7/19/11 6:03 pm - WA

Topic: RE: FROM OH! THANK YOU, NORTHWEST!

Thank You all for the great OH event!! It was wonderful to be able to get up to date info. & to meet & make new friends. To be able to see others be able to enjoy themselves & not feel self concious about doing things that "normal" people think we shouldn't do. I & my husband enjoyed the event, I even had a love song sung to me by my hubby!! Can't get any better than that!! And it's a first in 24 yrs of marriage. :)
We will be at next event hopefully & will get others to join.
All the OH people & the hotel staff outdid their selves to make us all feel comfortable. Now if we could of had some sun with warmer weather it would have just topped it off.
Oh well that's why I have webbed feet. lol
Take care,
Kathy