Don't forget our monthly meeting Feb. 28th, (and ever 4th Monday of each month) from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Come in the back door, and be sure to knock if it's locked.
We are featuring bariatric-friendly recipes this month - so bring your favorite, and a sample to taste if you wish.
 
Pierce Count Fire Station, 114th & A Street Tacoma, WA.
(Parkland area - Hwy 512 east to Pacific Ave. exit south. A St. is one block east of Pacific/ SR 7.) 

Group support is the BEST way to keep on track!
See you there!

 I am starting the medically supervised weight loss program there this week.  Dr Lindquist seems like a very nice and understanding doctor.  I do not think that the the program is pass or fail... I think rather it is designed to get your body ready for surgery and your mind and lifestyle ready for the change you are about to make for the rest of your life.  The people there are there to help you, they are all aware that a majority of people with obesity have struggled most of their lives with dieting.  Do not beat yourself up, if it were easy then you would not be considering surgery.  Unless you are intentionally trying to sabatoge your weight loss (which we all know you are not), I think you will be fine.  Keep your journal and talk to them about your triggers, they are there to listen and to help. Good Luck!

Hi,

I would like to invite any interested  Adjustible Gastric Band patients, (Lap band or Realize), pre or post op, to my support group, "Growing Thin".  

Our February meeting is tomorrow, Feb. 26th,  at the Starbucks in Tukwila at 9:00 a.m.  It's a very positive and encouraging group of about 12 women or so in attendance each month.  We hold a very open, non-structured meeting where we discuss living with the Band, share eperiences, and celebrate WL victories .

If you have an Adjustible Gastric Band and are looking for  fun, education, and a supportive experience please feel free to join us!

If you're interested, please respond so I can get a head count and send you directions to the Starbucks.

Best~
Lisa O.

Thanks Oly Girl.  I will contact you about information.  My daughter usually has an activity I have to take her to on Thursday evenings, but maybe my hubby can get home from work a little early occassionally so I can attend.  Thanks so much for the response!

I live in Lacey, Wa and plan on staying at the Hotel too Thorney for fun and a little get away with the hubby.  I look forward to meeting people like you, who are farther along in the jouney and maybe being able to help those just getting started.  I often travel to Tukwila for work.  In fact I will be there next week. 
 

Thanks so much to everyone for making the connections!!     Jenny

Excellent article, I know carbs are poison to me!