Any one in NW WA

[Carol-WA 1]

see if this works now ...carol

[fleminld 0]

I think you've got it now. I hopefully only have another couple weeks until I get my surgery date.

[Samanthakarls 0]

I highly suggest Dr. Montgomery in Everett Wa. I had my surgery at northwest weight loss surgery this december and I have lost 55 pounds since then. The support and aftercare that they provide are amazing and the aftercare you get with your surgery is just as important or even more important than the surgery itself. Good luck!

[Carol-WA 1]

oh that is awesome.. hope the date is soon.. hang in there girl, it is worth it. down 45 now. yahoo Carol WA

[sue11 0]

Wish me luck...I'm starting a 5 day carb-craving breaker tomorrow. Back to liquids...then protiens...

I'm craving carbs so bad, and I feel so much better if I just leave the sugar alone, so I'm going to do this pouch diet to get my pouch and my cravings in order!

Surgical Weight Loss 5 Day Pouch Test

I'm kind-of looking forward to my chocolate protien shakes...yum! (we'll see if I'm still saying that in 48 hours LOL !!!)

Sue

[MerryHearted 20]

Wow, Sue -- good luck on your pouch test. I'm sure it'll feel great to break out of the sugar cravings and get back to eating Protein & produce afterwards.

You are doing so great -- over 100 lbs lost in less than a year, that's terrific!

[soontoBthin 0]

Hi Sue,

Good luck, we will be thinking of you. Hope to see you at Gig Harbor meeting on Thursday. You have done so awesome, you will get back on track. Just keep that mental picture of where you were pre-band and where you intend to stay post band.

Suzanne

[sue11 0]

Hey Suzanne!!!

Great to hear from you!

Thanks for the encouragement. I can't believe I did liquids for 7 weeks! Yesterday wasn't too bad, today...all I can think about is food. I do feel the decreases of carb craving, I'm still craving nuts (salty & crunchy), but I know that's the head hunger...I just want to munch. I've already layed out my tuna and cottage cheese for tomorrow...I can't wait. And I'm drooling justs thinking about the Choco/peanutbutter protien shake I've got planned for tonight...yum!

I should be able to make it on Thursday...but who knows what all will happen between now & then...the life of a mom!?!

Sue

[nellie rae 0]

I am in Fishers Landing. Im not banded yet just looking for someone who is in the same area and maybe looking into being banded also.

Janell:smile2:

[soontoBthin 0]

Sue,

Seven weeks, WOW! Now that is total comittment to your band and to what you really want to accomplish. That must have been difficult but you did it. You have been an inspiration to me since I first met you at the Gig Harbor meeting. Seeing what can be accomplished if we want it bad enough is a real enforcer. I only hope that if I feel I am really faltering, I can be as committed. I hope all else is going well also. We have missed you at the meeting, but I do remember how busy kids can keep their moms. Kudos to you.

Suzanne

[sue11 0]

Finally...I got to move my ticker. I've only lost 1# in over 2 months, and have been doing the "bounce" with about 4 #'s since. Hopefully this means I can break through my plateau. I knew things were going to slow down, but I'd still like to loos another 15#'s, that puts me just within "Healthy" on the carts, that's my goal.

Sue

[WA_newbie 0]

Hello, I am new to WA and I am looking for a support group in the Redmond/Seattle area. I called NWWL and they told me that I could not attend the meetings there because I was not a patient of theirs. Can anyone give me some suggestions?

[MerryHearted 20]

There is an Eastside support group that meets the 4th Thurs of each month.

Join the Yahoo group PNW_bandsters for more info. I've never been to that one as I go to the NWWLS one. PNW_Bandsters is somewhat of a subgroup from SmartBandsters. The idea being that general lapband issues/discussion would go on SmartBandsters and Pacific NW specific topics (like support groups, doctor info, and other gatherings) would be on the PNW_Bandsters list.

Welcome to LBT! I take it you are already banded then, and have just moved to WA?

[WA_newbie 0]

Thank you for the info. I will try there. Yes I have been banded since 11/06 and I have been at goal weight for almost a year. I am new to WA and support groups are such a HUGE part of my success but I have not been able to find one as of yet. Thanks again.

[Northwest_Nance 0]

Hey guys, so happy to see you all..... I had my surgery done at NWWLS a few days ago (May 15th) by Dr. Michaelson. So far it's been a great experience. Looking forward to sharing this exciting journey with you all. :biggrin2: