I'm just looking for people near bellingham wa. I'd like to have some kind of support group started where we could work out together. To support each other on this journey of weight loss. I find it easier to have somebody to talk to a workout with. let me know

Hey, gals....I'm in Marysville! Well, closer to LS, actually....off of Soper Hill road. Would LOVE to get together!!

I live right down the road.. we'll have to hook up.. commercial RE??? im at Keller Williams In Marysville Look forward to hearing from you

I'm thinking we need to plan a ladies night!

Well count me in too! I'm in Lynnwod so much further south but I would be game to meet up!

Just at the beginning of my VSG journey.....doing alot of research, etc. I have set up an appt. with doctor for initial consult and nutritionist. Need to set appt for psych. evaluation. I've been overweight or obese most of my adult life. I'm 57 with a BMI of 34. Tried every diet (atkins, nutrisystem, low cal, low carb, etc) and they worked somewhat but the weight came back. I am soooo tired of being fat and all the energy it takes just thinking of being fat. I have wasted so much time, energy and $$$ over the past 30 years in pursuit of weight loss.

I'm excited about the VSG and hope to have my surgery the day after Christmas. My present to myself since insurance won't pay. But I have spent way more than $16,000 on weight loss throughout the years so I am hopeful that this will be $$ well spent. My surgery will be outpatient in Edmonds with Dr. Crouthamel.

***update*** i am now 13 weeks post-op and am able to be out of my wheelchair, walking around the house, from when i wake up until about 6pm... so, when you all plan a get together, i might not have to wait a whole year before i join... loving my sleeve!

I'm in lake Stevens and having my sleeve done by dr michaelson at NWWLS...on aug 30th!!!

I'm in lake Stevens and having my sleeve done by dr michaelson at NWWLS...on aug 30th!!!

I've just started at NWWLS with Dr. Michaelson - I've had my first consultation, plus I'm about to have my second nutritionist visit. I'd love to hear about your experiences in more detail now that you're a month post-op.

Dr. Michaelson at NWWLS as well... He's pretty fantastic

Dr. Michaelson as well! I live in Wenatchee, don't really know any other sleevers over here. I have corresponded with another patient from NWWLS, he had a different doc. I have been thrilled with my results. I had surgery May 10, from 255 to 176, and still losing happily.

If anyone cares to correspond or has any questions please feel free to contact me!

@It's all new: I have a lot of family in Wenatchee/Cashmere vicinity. None of them are sleevers, but I do know the area pretty well. How did you do through the worst of the fires?

I have to admit that I'm fairly nervous about this whole thing, and I have been waffling about whether it's the right thing to do, or if I am taking an unnecessary risk. I know the numbers are in my favor if I do the surgery vs. staying heavy. It's tough to commit to this fully!

@It's all new: I have a lot of family in Wenatchee/Cashmere vicinity. None of them are sleevers' date=' but I do know the area pretty well. How did you do through the worst of the fires?

I have to admit that I'm fairly nervous about this whole thing, and I have been waffling about whether it's the right thing to do, or if I am taking an unnecessary risk. I know the numbers are in my favor if I do the surgery vs. staying heavy. It's tough to commit to this fully![/quote']

Oh the fires... not fun. I tried to get out of town as much as possible. The smoke gave me really bad headaches, not to mention that exercising (even indoors) with that air quality was a little questionable. I by no means missed it all, but I came and went quite a bit.

I have to say I am totally thrilled with my results. I know it can be a very hard decision to make. I had been diagnosed with diabetes and that made my decision very easy - I knew that this was (for me) the only way to deal with the diabetes effectively. But in general, I think you are right, the numbers are probably in your favor as far as having the surgery. I think having the increased energy, confidence and happiness is worth it - before I even consider my health! Everyone has their own pros and cons to weigh out though, that is for sure.

Let me know if you have any questions about my experience - and good luck finalizing your decision!