Hello out there!

I am looking for some local support here in Seattle, WA.....?

I am planning on getting sleeved in Mexico with Dr Aceves on the 27th....Anybody else going around that same time frame?

Happy April fools!:lol0:

~C

Tri-Cities, Washington area, anyone? I had surgery on July 14. Since then, I've gone from a size 20 to size 14, and I'm almost down to a 12 now.

i have a surgery date scheduled for 9/22/2011 w/ Dr. Aceves. i'm in Bellevue. very excited and would love to touch base with some of you now that you're some months out...please feel free to PM me or reply to this post! Karen

I live in Bellevue. I was sleeved on 8/23/11. I have read that people who go to support groups lose more weight. does on line support have the same results.

Anyone in Seattle use Dr Lauter at Overlake for their Surgery?

I live north of Seattle and am getting the sleeve this Thursday, 3/8, by Dr. Billing.

I live north of Seattle and am getting the sleeve this Thursday' date=' 3/8, by Dr. Billing.[/quote']

Congrats. Do you like Dr. Billing? I am not familiar with him.

I do like Dr. Billing. He is very personable...very gentle. His entire staff is excellent.

Hello, all! Checking in.....I am also in Marysville, Mary! How are you doing?? How is your almost four months going??

Hi...i was sleeved by Dr Billing on May 2, 2012.... i live 1 hour north of Marysville in Bellingham .... Love the complete process..

Has anyone had experience with puget sound Bari? I have my first appt set for two weeks from now and am wanting to be sure I am in the right place. I talked to the u but the nurse suggested I gain 30lbs so I'll qualify for ins???? I'm self pay and ok with that and thought she was nuts.

I'm getting sleeved by Dr. Billing this month as well. Can't wait! My experience with Puget Sound has been great. Everybody I have been in contact with there has been wonderful...

I'm getting sleeved by Dr. Billing this month as well. Can't wait! My experience with Puget Sound has been great. Everybody I have been in contact with there has been wonderful...

I'll get my date after my appt on the 23(I think) if I am all clear of worries. I don't have any co problems so I'm hoping for smooth sailing. I'm taking my six year old to Disney on the 6th and then he starts school on the 15th so my hope is soon after that. How long did it take from first appt to your surgery? Kairn (patient adv) felt pretty comfy that my timing will work well. I'm trying to get it done prior to taking a trip to Alaska because I don't want to fly for a few weeks after...is that nuts? Heh heh.

I had my first initial appointment with the Dr. at the beginning of May. I was approved by insurance the last week in June (approved in 3 days!). After that I was given a surgery date of July 18th. In between all of that I had a ton of appointments. One thing I would recommend is that you find out if you have sleep apnea as soon as possible. I started that process a month before my first appointment and that was the last thing we were waiting on before I could get my surgery date.

Good Luck!

I had my first initial appointment with the Dr. at the beginning of May. I was approved by insurance the last week in June (approved in 3 days!). After that I was given a surgery date of July 18th. In between all of that I had a ton of appointments. One thing I would recommend is that you find out if you have sleep apnea as soon as possible. I started that process a month before my first appointment and that was the last thing we were waiting on before I could get my surgery date.

Good Luck!

I have been away for a bit (no 3G in neath bay lol) so I just saw this. Does everyone have to go through that test? It's almost a deal killer for me as my infant was nearly killed doing it. I don't have sleep apnea...maybe my husband can attest lol.

I believe it is a requirement. I found out I had mild apnea and they were pretty insistent that I get a CPAP and wouldn't sign off on the surgery until I was able to use it through the night.