It seems most are affiliated with hospitals so I would suggest you try calling a few in the area you want and see if they have any info and if you have to be a patient of a particular surgeon to attend them. Good luck!

I'm in Tenino and I would love to see if there is a support group anywhere close. I'm just over two weeks out from my RNY. 

http://www.meetup.com/wls-90/events/221022329/?a=cr2_grp&rv= cr2&_af=event&_af_eid=221022329, The Seattle Area DS meet-up group is getting together this Saturday at the Bellevue Library.  They welcome all surgery types and stages. 

Congrats I'm in another part of the state so no help with that, what I can say is stay away from the lap band it is a horrible failure for most of us who have had them. Other than that all the rest are good surgeries. It's quite a journey full of ups and downs so be prepared for it. For most it is a good trip, just make sure you deal with any demons before hand such as food addiction or mental health issues that aren't resolved yet.

Hi All

I am on the pathway to have WLS.  Not sure which one yet.  Will be having it done at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma WA.  Have been researching this for a while and looking forward to it.