Question:
Any support groups in the Tri-Cities of Wa. having surgery 7/12

Having sleeve surgery and looking for a support group here. Surgery in Seattle but I live in Richland Wa. could use any information possible.    — obrien_7734 (posted on June 16, 2011)

June 16, 2011
No matter what you heard don't do protein drinks once you introduce food. Introduce food as soon as you can tolerate it. Eat every 3 hours something small. 1/2 cup cottage cheese, a tablespoon of peanut butter, a half sandwich just as long as it is real food and not protein drinks. Eating every 3 hours rather then doing protein drinks will keep your weight off long term. Protein will bulk you up in 3 years and you will gain the weight back! I am 8 years post op and have kept the 130 lbs off i originally lost!
   — Kimberly Ten Kate

June 17, 2011
I hope you find a support group near you as that is really important on this journey. Most important though is to follow your surgeon's instructions ... not what you're told here. What works for one person (such as Kimnerly TenKate) may not be true for the next person.
   — Cindy E.