Thanks for the info Merrilou. I was very excited to see a cheaper protein, and when I went to the site to check the Champion, it was on sale for $37.88! Sounds good - until I look at the shipping charge of $15.89 for UPS, or $27.64 for US mail. Yikes! That is just for one 5 pound container. 
Even with high gas prices, that seems exorbidant for shipping. Guess they get you one way or another! 

 Congrats how exciting!  Good Luck!

Congrats on your date.  Mine is set for July 5th.  I'm also excited and terrified.  Hopes, prayers and thoughts coming your way.

 Hi everyone,

  I am eager to tell you that with the support of Puget Sound Surgical Center  and Pacific Nutrition and Wellness, I will be starting up a support group in the south sound area and would be thrilled if you came to check out a meeting.  Everyone is welcome at this support group, no matter what type of WLS you have had, or where you have had it.  My focus is simply getting people together for support, inspiration, and on occasion, events.  I already attend a great meeting at the end of every month, but I am finding the importance of being able to attend more than 1 meeting a month.

I will be holding the meeting on the second Monday of every month from 6:00-8:00pm.  I am flexible and willing to adjust the hours to what works best with the rest of the group.  I am planning on finding a meeting place in the Tacoma, Fife, Federal Way or, Auburn area.    I would like to have the first meeting on Monday  July 11^th, from 6:00-8:00pm.   I will need to get an idea of who is interested, as this will impact where the meeting will take place. 

I have quite a few topics, fun event ideas, and a name the group contest. I can’t wait to get started. If this is something that interests you, feel free to contact me by email, or through OH. I am looking forward to meeting all of you.

 

Wendy

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Hi Christina,

Karrie Masssoti has a great support group for all surgery types but it's in the South Sound.  If you're willing to drive it would be well worth your time.  She's awesome and has a really active group.  I'll have her contact you if you're interested, just let me know.

The OH Conference is in Bellevue July 15 & 16.  It would be a great time to jump start your WL efforts.  I'm a band patient but am exactly where you are, lost 115 lbs and have about 25-30 left but am struggling to get er done!  Anyway, I went to the conference 2 years ago and really enjoyed it and learned a lot.  I lead a support group for gastric band patients but you would be welcome to join our group if you come to the conference.  You can buy tickets here on OH.  Go to "Community" up top at the blue banner line, select events, Seattle event, etc. to see the agenda, guest speakers and buy your ticket.  If you use my support group leader code when you check out, you can get a $30 discount plus a tee shirt and tote back.  Just enter O'LearyWA11 and your ticket will be $45 instead of $75.  Saturday is the main event day when most people attend.  I really enjoyed the break-out sessions where I could pick and choose the topics I was interested in. 

Check out the even site and let me know if you want to meet up there.

Also, let me know if you want Karrie to contact you regarding her south sound support group.

We can do this!  Never give up!

Lisa O.