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Looking for band buddies near FT. Lewis Washington

Hi I'm 6 months banded and struggling a little. I recently just moved and need a little support. If you live near Ft. Lewis let me know bc I'm new to the area and would love to know where support groups are.

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Hello, I live in the area. I live near Bremerton, Wa. I am new and have only been banded for about two months.

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Hello Hope 2 do you know any support groups in the area? bc the ones I have ran across on base are geared more toward gastric by pass and the sleeve surgery.

Hi, I live in Bremerton as well, the surgery facility that I will be banded at has support groups, but it is in Everett, it's far, but it's a great place. You can look them up at nwwls.com I hope to be banded next Monty. I have my final nutrition appointment this coming Tuesday.

I know Dr. Neal has some support groups at his office. I will give you the number and you can call. They are very helpful and can likely tell you where other support groups are. The number is 412-3120 or you can go to the web site www.pacsurgical.com. They have some listed. If you email them they get back to you pretty fast. I am new but would like to be support too. Perhaps we can continue to encourage each other. We are retired military.

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There are support groups at the Naval Hospital in Bremerton. I don't go but a friend of mine does and if you don't have a military pass you have to make friends with someone who does and they and drive inside the gate. I go to the support groups in Seattle. Twice a month I take the ferry over it is worth the trip. There is a bariatric unit at Harrison hospital and they may know of support groups in Bremerton. I guess I should call too. Banded 2 19 and have lost 32.5 pounds.

I did find a lap band group in Silverdale Washington at the Harrison Hospital Silverdale. 2nd Tuesday at 6pm in the Iris Room. Have not attended but will put on my schedule for next month.

Hi, I live in Bremerton as well, the surgery facility that I will be banded at has support groups, but it is in Everett, it's far, but it's a great place. You can look them up at nwwls.com I hope to be banded next Monty. I have my final nutrition appointment this coming Tuesday.

I found a lap band group in Silverdale on the 2nd Tues of each month 6pm at Harrison Silverdale.

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