I had my surgery with Valerie Halpin. She is Wonderful!!! The staff is awesome. I cant say enough about them all....

I did make my protein drink in the portable ice cream maker. It was smoothe and wonderful. I made a double batch so I left the rest of it in the ice cream maker thinking that I'll just eat it tomorrow. The next day it was as hard as concrete and the paddles were stuck. If I had had a jackhammer-it wouldn't have made a dent in it. So....if you make more than one serving, put the rest in a container. You can leave it out for a few minutes to soften before you start bending spoons. 

Thank you for your reply.  This process has been confusing so far.  The other people in our class have already received their referral to the surgon, gone through orientation and now are doing the class.  I feel like he has me and my husband doing it backwards.  Thought I would find more informaton on these boards but I've been unsuccessful so far.  I'll keep looking!

This is my first official post on this site so please bear wtih me .  I am curious of the timeline and steps that everyone else has taken giong through Kaiser.  My primary care physician has myself and husband going through the 8 week obesiety class before he will give us a referral to the surgon.  We are halfway through the class so I sent him an e-mail asking if we can get the referral now to schedule our appointment and get ahead of the game.  He replied that he can not refer us until after the class and that the "fail" the class.  I don't understand.  What is considered a "fail"?  I'm going to continue to follow the instructors adice in class.  The point is to lose weight, correct?  There are a few other people in this class that have already received their surgon referral.  Is my doctor doing things backwards???  Any advice will be much appreciated!

  Good Morning, Everyone~

As a lot of you know, I'm Shannon.  I have recommitted myself to using this site regularly as I am putting more effort into my food addictions and food related issues.  I have posted pictures of myself and my story for those of you that would like to know me but don't. 

I have just recently moved to Vancouver, Wa and am looking for support groups here.  I have found an Over Eaters Anonymous group in Portland which was interesting... but, I'd also like to find support of the non-12 Step type. 

Anyway, would love to hear from anyone and everyone in my area (and beyond!)

I hope you are all well and lovely, as usual! 

Thanks!!!!