I am in Puyallup, and would be interested.  Keep me posted!

Hi.  I haven't been here for a bit because of a struggle I'm going through.  At just two and a half weeks out, I developed a stricture, and due to how newly I'm out, doctors are reluctant to touch the issue.  Also, knowing how dangerous it can be (this new out), I am in agreement, so at the moment, I'm reduced to orange juice, water, and a couple of other items.  Two ounces is the most I can handle about every four to five hours, and even that is pushing it.  Literally, I'm taking it moment by moment, attempting to hold out for another week before the procedure is done!

Other than that, I still feel great!  I wanna bike ride, hike, jump on my trampoline, and go on a photo bear hunt!  The other day, I captured a young doe kneeling in the grass; I stopped and talked to her for several minutes before she wandered off.  I got within ten feet of her!  

It is frustrating to know I need far more nutrition than I am able to ingest, but at least I'm trying!!  :)

 

Happy re-birthday , Susan ! You are a great role model for anyone considering WLS . And a great support group leader .

Good morning. You'll need a referral from your primary, BMI of 40 or over or 35 with comorbididies. That will get you into the group bariatric overview, from which they will put you on "the Pathway". Hope this helps...

Cheers,
Joan

was my re-birthday! I do not regret my decision at all, and urge everyone to "go for it" if you are considering WLS. Please do attend as many seminars and support group meetings as you can  to arm yourself with information for those who will challenge your decision, and even for those days you may wonder WHY you had the surgery! 
   Thank you to all of you that have supported me these past 3 1/2 years on OH, and for those of you who continue to support me at group meetings. You are the stars in my life!  I do not post very often any more, as one of my "time-drains" is the computer, but just know you all are still very important to me.
XXXXXOOOOOO

Susan