I would think there is because I believe there is a bariatric surgeon there. If not there is a group that meets down in Vancouver, WA which isn't too awfully far. If you don't find one in your area PM me and I'll send info on the Vancouver group. Welcome to the great NW if you can survive the rain later you'll love the area.

Hi there,
Thanks for the reply I havent had any reponses and my appt is Wednesday..YIPPPEEE it is my very first actual appt with Rockwood.  I have however already been pre-approved with my iunsurance so I am at least over that hurdle.  So no I havent seen the nutritionist yet? Now is she for after surgery or do I go on a diet with the nutritionist before surgery?

It wouldnt let me view your profile so i was wondering did you have the band? YOU LOOK AMAZING!  You have lost so much, is all that loss been under a year?  OMGosh I have soo many questions; so dont mind me, if you dont have the time to answer them, lol!  If you did have the band, were you really sore after? I have had two vertical c-sections with a pretty serious amount of staples as they were both emergencies.  I think I might be able to relate the both of them to this surgery as far as pain goes...

I was also wondering how soon he schedules the surgery, does he try to get it done right away or are there many factors to consider...I feel like a like a little kid on the night before christmas, LOL I cant remember the last time I was so anxious and exctied!

I appreciate your time and since I havent met anyone or talked to anyone yet its a nice relief to ask  these questions.....Have a great Monday!

Janae

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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 Please join us at the Thru Thick N' Thin WLS Support Group Meeting on Monday, August 23rd, 2010 from 5:30pm until 7:30pm . We are meeting at Fire Station 6-1, 114th & A St. in Parkland/Tacoma.
  From Hwy 512 take the Pacific Ave (Hwy 7) exit south. Take a left on 112th Street, travel approx. 2 blocks to A Street, and turn right. Travel 2 blocks south to 114th St., and the FS is on the right. Come in the back door, or ask for the meeting room. 

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.