Question:
Looking for a support group in Spokane/Airway Heights (Washington) area.

I am looking for a good WLS surgeon and support groups in or around the Spokane/Airway Heights (Washington) area. Thanks!    — Anna L. (posted on February 17, 2003)

February 16, 2003
hello i am unsure of a support group but my surgeon was dr rawlins with rockwood clinic he is a very good surgeon
   — lisa P.

February 17, 2003
Hi all! SuzAnne in Utah again. I'm so glad this question was posted because I have one along the same lines! K, here's the deal. My hubbie and I are hoping/planning on moving from Utah to Spokane, WA next summer (2004). Honestly, I don't want to go :(. I grew up in Utah, and most of my family is here. However, he is in the Air Force and was stationed at Fairchild a number of years ago, and he fell in love with the area. He's been stationed here at Hill for almost 8 years, and we know that he'll probably be selected to move sometime in the next year or two. This being the case, he's going to put in for BOP (Base of Preference), and list Spokane as his #1 choice. I'm now 7 weeks post-op, LAP RNY. We have 4 kids, ages 20 months to 9 years. I would really love to talk with some other people, ladies or men, in Spokane! I guess I would just feel so much better moving there if I knew someone! It's hard to pull up and move away from home, y'know??? Anyways, I'm 32, mommy of 4, military wife, and good cook :). If you'd like to talk to me/email me, please do! Oh yeah, and when we do move up there, I'll expect you to help us unpack LOL. Thanks AMOS people! You're the best!!!
   — SuzAnne S.

February 17, 2003
Darn, for some reason my answer isn't showing up! Anyhow, here goes again. Dr. Lawrence Schrock is a general surgeon but has done a lot of RNYs. He came highly recommended to me, even by my own PCP. He's out of Spokane, WA. If you contact his office they'll be able to give you a name and phone number of a lady who is involved in a support group for WLS in Spokane. I spoke with both Dr. Schrock's office and the support group lady last year. They were both friendly and helpful.
   — Shelly S.

February 18, 2003
Dr. Schrock's support group has it's next meeting on the 9th of March. It is the second Sunday of each month. There is also one on the 4th Saturday of each month. I have not made it to that one yet. It is located in the basement of the Good Samaritian Center at 12715 E Mission Ave. They begin at 2:00. That is near the Valley General Hospital. Go to the East side of the building and park towards the end of the parking lot. There is a set of stairs that lead right down to the room. It is not marked, so just wonder on in and make yourself at home. We are doing a protein supplement tasting at the next meeting. If you want to contact me I would be happy to meet you there. Robbin
   — Robbin P.

February 18, 2003
I can't help you with the support group but I can tell you about my surgeon. I had Dr Bright at the Rockwood Clinic. He is amazing, easy to talk to and very understanding. We (his patients) call him Doogie Howser as he looks like he is 15 but he is very intelligent, very sympathetic and very straightforward. I had surgery 11/13/02 and just had my 3 month check up. This man is a God I swear :).
   — Temeron

February 18, 2003
Just an addition to my previous post. Although the support group was started for Dr. Schrock's people, people from any and all Docs are welcome and attend. Dr. Bright and Rawlins both have folks who attend these meetings as well. I am with Rawlins/Bright and my mom is with Dr. Schrock.
   — Robbin P.