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The meeting is always the second Tuesday of every month. Please come out. Although it is at the Poodle Dog, you are under no obligation to order from the menu.
I fight badgers with spoons.
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When is the next meeting? I am almost 1 year post op and I am struggling and could use some good support to get back on track.
HW: 402 SW: 365: CW:270 GW:160
Dr. Hunter @ Virginia Mason September 24 2014. Revision from lap/rny. Slow and steady.
Thanks for your post. I went to the Renton group meeting. It was great. The people were all nice and it was good to be able to just relax with people that understood. I plan on going every month.
August 2014 - DS @ Mexicali Bariatric Center / Ungson.
It took me one and a half years to lose 165 pounds.
Weight: High=314, Goal=155, Current=131
6:30 p.m. at the Poodle Dog. Everyone is welcome.
You are under no obligation to eat or order anything. 
Since October is an even month, we will be having a clothing swap. Bring anything that you want to unload, and maybe take something else home.
I fight badgers with spoons.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
Suicidepreventionlifeline.org
There is a DS group that meets in Renton, I think. It is by invitation, but here's the link: http://www.meetup.com/wls-90
There's also the Meltaways, and we meet in Fife. Swedish has a group ( I think the next meeting is tomorrow the 11th) and I'm sure Virginia Mason probably does too.
I fight badgers with spoons.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
Suicidepreventionlifeline.org
I got a list but emailing these people did not generate any responses. I would especially like a meeting with a few DS people, but in general the more the merrier! What do people typically do during these things anyway?
Thanks!
August 2014 - DS @ Mexicali Bariatric Center / Ungson.
It took me one and a half years to lose 165 pounds.
Weight: High=314, Goal=155, Current=131
Hi Dee!
I apologize I am rarely on here. Just every once in a blue moon. I will be 6 years out next month and doing great! Timing to surgery at my center is dependent on what is needed preop. For example any clinical testing like blood work etc. Also there are a few intro appointments. Patients without US insurance will be faster. I would say from consult to surgery a motivated individual would be looking at 6-8 weeks give or take.
I work at the center now. I started 2 years after my surgery. We have done the Lapsleeve since 2007 as an outpatient procedure. Patients will either stay the night (usually if they have sleep apnea) or stay in town overnight before heading home if they are traveling a fair distance.
We have many patients from Canada who we are able to easily take care of at our Bellingham WA clinic. Surgery is at the main center in Edmonds just north of Seattle.
I'd be happy to chat more. There is never any pressure! I will be back in the office Monday. I have some meetings in the morning. 425.778.2220 ext. 216 or my email is [email protected].
Outpatient surgery went very well for me. Are there specific concerns I can address for you?
I am not shy about my experience and journey so feel free to ask anything!
I can also check back here too!
Again, sorry for the delay!
Talk soon,
Katie ;)
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