Where are you in Washington? Care to share a few details about yourself?

My name is Kathy , I'm almost 4 years out from having a medial RNY . I'll be 49 next week , have been raising two grandkids for over 9 years & live in Buckley . I love gardening , walking , traveling , & collecting autographs .

Hi, I'm Linda.
Two years out & down 185#. I live in Vancouver (Washington). Life is good, to say the least! I now am able to do things I never dreamed.

My husband & I have a 32' travel trailer & visit as many states as time will allow on vacation. This year Oregon, Washington & Idaho.

Wishing you all success in your journey

I'm 41F living in Lake Stevens, WA.  Had my VSG surgery 1/27/10 and am 6 pounds from my original goal.  I say that because as I get closer, I think 125 may be a better goal.  I'm patiently waiting until I hit 135 and then will decide if I need to go lower.

This surgery has been amazing.  I will admit that I haven't been very good with exercise, but I am moving more than I ever did.  I can do housework without being "done" for the day.   I can keep up with the kids and sometimes outlast them!

I attend a WLS Support group in Marysville.  http://pacificnutritionwellness.com/node/651  If you live in the area, check us out - it's a really fun and supportive group.

Hi ... I am 55 and  had  RNY on Aug 19, 2008... I can't believe its been almost 2 years since I had surgery.

I had lost about 135 pounds.. but I have gained about 10 pounds back.  I lost both my parents this year... exactly 6 months apart. I started back seeing my dietition and also started to work with a WLS coach.  I want to work through why I have gone back to some of the eating patterns that I had before I had surgery.  I am a night, stess, depression and boredom eater! 

I live in Bremerton.. just moved into a new house... with lots of stairs!  I work in Seattle.  I have a cat... who was very sad that we did not let him keep his new friend the Raccoon in the house!

In Sept, I am going on vacation to Victoria... there are several great biking trails.... so I am looking forward to doing some biking!

I am going to see Geneen Roth when she comes to Seattle in Oct... is anyone else going?

Helen

Im a 47 year old male (I guess the only one in Washington) lol.  I had a DS 2 years ago today.  Life has been better than I could have imagined.  Health is something to be cherished if you are lucky enough to have it. 

I live on the shores of Lake Roosevelt near Kettle Falls.  It really is a great place to live here if you don't mind the trends being a few years late in arriving.  Who's this Madonna chic, and whats all this talk about more than 3 channels on TV.  Well.......its not that bad but you get the idea.  All 4 seasons here in strong force.  I look forward to each of them.

I think it will take way less space to list the things I don't like than the things I do.  Here goes.  I like all things accept:

Tomatoes
Golf on TV
Green peppers
Tomotoes
Dogs in parked cars that scare a turd outa ya when ya walk by
Men with weak hand shakes
Toys or cool man stuff wrapped in plastic so thoroughly that you cant get out your prize even with a chain saw
Tomatoes
And the worst of all would be people/friends who now see me worthy as a friend since my weight loss.  They are more plastic than the wrap around my new super soaker. 

I really like REAL people of all types.  If any of you are ever to the east side, feel free to hit me up and I'll show/share some of Gods country with ya.

Good vibes to all on their WLS journeys.  EW

My sons Josh (far) and Kameron with a hippy bus at Lolo Hot Springs a few weeks ago.  I rode this bus for many years, got quite a chuckle out of it.

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All DS 'rs can appreciate this little saying that was on the hood.

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Josh & I on a Harley trip to Glacier Park for his 21st this past July 4.

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Me (WSU) and my buddy Al with 2 local young men who both suffered high spinal cord injuries leaving them with no function below the chin.  Al & I put together this shooting rig that allows them to operate a padded chin stick that contols a secured rifle with a camera on the scope so they can see the cross hairs and the target on a 9" hi-def screen.  They sip a straw to fire the rifle.  Both boys are currently successful hunters enjoying the outdoors and will be shooting in disabled competitions soon.

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Roberts first try with a pellet gun in his back yard.  He did great.

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Some of the winter wonderland that we enjoy

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I own/operate a marine contracting business here.  This is a big turbine that we barged to a dam in British Columbia.

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Family photo from our deck.  My wife Kelly & I with our boys and her folks Phil & Gail sitting.  This was weeks before my WLS.  That was the thinnest I had been up to that point.

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This is what day break looks like from my bed in the winter.  I actually shot this looking with the lens right between my feet and through the slider.  Yes I was under the covers sicko's.

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Hi! I don't get on the boards often enough anymore and just saw your OP. I'm Amy, I'm about 18 months out and down around 150 pounds. The last 18 months have been the best I've had in a long, long time.

I live down in the SE pierce county area =)

*edited to add:  I'm 46 and the mom of two beautiful daughters, ages 27 and 15

I'm a 45F, married, 4 kids (well, 2 are officially adults, but you know..... lol). I live in Vancouver, WA. I'm 16 mo out from my RNY and about 20 lbs from my goal. I'm down 151 lbs from my highest weight.

I"m Ally, just about 8 weeks out from RNY and doing well. I go to a support group at NW hospital and love my surgeon Dr. Chebli. Are you in Seattle proper? Good luck with everything...

Hi   My name is Charlotte I live in Belfair, I had my original JIB in 1975 and have been fighting to get a revision done for many years. I have an appt w/ a nut and the social worker at the UW on Tuesday. I can only pray that the insurance will pay for the surgery.
I love being with my family. My hubby and I have 2 horses and a bunch of dogs. We have 7 kids and 11 grandkids between us. Life is good.

I'm Mark 35 M and I haven't gotten a date yet.  Still jumping through hoops with Doc Srikanth and Aetna.  I'm hoping to have my DS done in December.  I live in Enumclaw with my girlfriend, Angela and our turtle Mr. T.