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Topic: RE: It is about time I introduce myself
Hey Laura,
How is your day going? I'm busy getting ready for a double birthday bbq on Saturday! Lots friends and family and TONS of food! Oh did I forget to mention we are having 2 CAKES as well? Well, we ARE! Oh my! I'm doing my salads and marinating tomarrow, so I wont be in the kitchen all day!
Any plans for your weekend?
When is your consult? I forgot.
Kellee.
How is your day going? I'm busy getting ready for a double birthday bbq on Saturday! Lots friends and family and TONS of food! Oh did I forget to mention we are having 2 CAKES as well? Well, we ARE! Oh my! I'm doing my salads and marinating tomarrow, so I wont be in the kitchen all day!
Any plans for your weekend?
When is your consult? I forgot.
Kellee.
Topic: RE: It is about time I introduce myself
ty kellee, i will keep them in mind. good luck on your consult.
i am adding you to my friends if that is alright.
Laura
i am adding you to my friends if that is alright.
Laura
Topic: RE: It is about time I introduce myself
Hi Laura,
I am Kellee Matlock, I had lived in Port Orchard for almost 30 years, I live in Tacoma now.
Le Garmache Catering on Bay st. has a support group. I would go to one close to home, that way you aren't driving to far and you never know who may be in the group!
he group meets the 3rd wednesday of the month from 6-8pm at 1327 Bay st. and you can call them at 360-895-0602.
I will be meeting the surgeon on Monday for the fisrt time to talk about surgery,I'm so excited. I will be going thru the UW.
My number is 360-265-4071,yes it's a Kitsap county number so it's local for you!
Kellee.
I am Kellee Matlock, I had lived in Port Orchard for almost 30 years, I live in Tacoma now.
Le Garmache Catering on Bay st. has a support group. I would go to one close to home, that way you aren't driving to far and you never know who may be in the group!
he group meets the 3rd wednesday of the month from 6-8pm at 1327 Bay st. and you can call them at 360-895-0602.
I will be meeting the surgeon on Monday for the fisrt time to talk about surgery,I'm so excited. I will be going thru the UW.
My number is 360-265-4071,yes it's a Kitsap county number so it's local for you!
Kellee.
Topic: It is about time I introduce myself
Hello all, my name is Laura. Though I have lurked around here since Feb 2011 I have yet to post. I thought it was about time I did.
I have been going through a medically supervised weight loss program through Swedish Med Ctr, I have successfully lost almost 30lbs during the program in addition to the close to 20 I had shed just prior to entering the program. Well request for approval to have a Lap RNY was submitted last week and I recieved the word today that I have been approved! I will be calling tomorrow and setting a date.
I am of course very nervous and excited. I am an RN and have taken care of WLS patients so I think I have a good idea of the risks, benefits and possible complications... but somehow it is a bit surreal to be on the other end of things.
I have not joined a support groups as of yet and was wondering if I could get some advice from some of you. Should I look for one close to where I will be having surgery in Seattle where I might get to know other patients that know my surgeon, or find a support group closer to where I live, in Port Orchard (Kitsap County)? What kinds of things should I be doing now to plan for the big day, what can I do to make this transistion easier?
Any advice would be appreciated and welcomed.
-Laura
I have been going through a medically supervised weight loss program through Swedish Med Ctr, I have successfully lost almost 30lbs during the program in addition to the close to 20 I had shed just prior to entering the program. Well request for approval to have a Lap RNY was submitted last week and I recieved the word today that I have been approved! I will be calling tomorrow and setting a date.
I am of course very nervous and excited. I am an RN and have taken care of WLS patients so I think I have a good idea of the risks, benefits and possible complications... but somehow it is a bit surreal to be on the other end of things.
I have not joined a support groups as of yet and was wondering if I could get some advice from some of you. Should I look for one close to where I will be having surgery in Seattle where I might get to know other patients that know my surgeon, or find a support group closer to where I live, in Port Orchard (Kitsap County)? What kinds of things should I be doing now to plan for the big day, what can I do to make this transistion easier?
Any advice would be appreciated and welcomed.
-Laura
Topic: RE: New here and need an Angel please.
Thank you so much Susan.
I have a wonderful support group at home and on the internet, but will try one time to make it to the Thru Thick N Thin group meeting.
I see the surgeon for the first time on monday,I'm so excited! Most of my questions have answered already by my friends online. If I have more I will let you know.
Again thank you.
Kellee.
I have a wonderful support group at home and on the internet, but will try one time to make it to the Thru Thick N Thin group meeting.
I see the surgeon for the first time on monday,I'm so excited! Most of my questions have answered already by my friends online. If I have more I will let you know.
Again thank you.
Kellee.
Topic: RE: New here and need an Angel please.
HI Kellee!
Congratulations on your decision to have bariatric surgery! I will be happy to answer as many questions as I can, and so will others. Please message me directly and I will try to reply as soon as possible. Life sometimes keeps me away from the computer for a few days.
Please join a support group if you are not in one yet. There are several in the area, meeting at different times & days, and I suggest you try them all! The more support you can get, the better.
You will be warmly welcomed at our group in Parkland, "Thru Thick N' Thin". Please click on the obesityhelp groups/ttnt link under my signature for more information.
Make sure you take a list of questions for the surgeons, and don't let them talk you into a different surgery than you want!
Talk to you soon!
Congratulations on your decision to have bariatric surgery! I will be happy to answer as many questions as I can, and so will others. Please message me directly and I will try to reply as soon as possible. Life sometimes keeps me away from the computer for a few days.
Please join a support group if you are not in one yet. There are several in the area, meeting at different times & days, and I suggest you try them all! The more support you can get, the better.
You will be warmly welcomed at our group in Parkland, "Thru Thick N' Thin". Please click on the obesityhelp groups/ttnt link under my signature for more information.
Make sure you take a list of questions for the surgeons, and don't let them talk you into a different surgery than you want!
Talk to you soon!
Topic: New here and need an Angel please.
Hello,
I am Kellee and I'm new to the site.
I meet with the surgeon on Monday the 13th. I am soo excited, I will be going to the University of Washington for my work.
I have so many questions.
I am Kellee and I'm new to the site.
I meet with the surgeon on Monday the 13th. I am soo excited, I will be going to the University of Washington for my work.
I have so many questions.
Topic: South Puget Sound Support - Mini Golf 6/23
Greetings!
If you are looking for support in the South Sound Area, we are a group who meets twice monthly, and our members have had various weight loss surgeries, are supporters, or still awaiting surgery. Our next June Thursday Support Group (night out) - Tukwila Family Fun Center, Thursday June 23rd at 6PM...Place: Tukwila Family Fun Center.
If you are interested in checking out the South Puget Sound Support Group, we can be found here on OH, on Facebook, and our site - spssupport.info
My name is Brenda -- my member name here Seattle_Maui and our Leader is Karrie Massotti -- KarrieMassotti -- feel free to contact either of us directly!
Brenda : )~
If you are looking for support in the South Sound Area, we are a group who meets twice monthly, and our members have had various weight loss surgeries, are supporters, or still awaiting surgery. Our next June Thursday Support Group (night out) - Tukwila Family Fun Center, Thursday June 23rd at 6PM...Place: Tukwila Family Fun Center.
If you are interested in checking out the South Puget Sound Support Group, we can be found here on OH, on Facebook, and our site - spssupport.info
My name is Brenda -- my member name here Seattle_Maui and our Leader is Karrie Massotti -- KarrieMassotti -- feel free to contact either of us directly!
Brenda : )~
Topic: RE: Moving to area
One of the very best is right inVancouver! I'm not sure where they are meeting now but have been at the SW Medical Center. Post again when you are ready to go and I'll find the phone number for you to call and get started.
Topic: Moving to area
Hello all, I am a RNY patient planning on moving out to the Vancouver Washington area in July. Was wondering if anyone knows of any support groups in the area. I am 2 years out. I am moving from Hawaii and the support group has been a huge help for me. My wife is also a patient and will be moving up in Oct. If there are none, I am more then willling to start one. I helped with the support group at home. Let me know THANKS!!!
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