My surgery is tomorrow @ Virginia mason by Dr Jeffrey Hunter

Shawn: what size of sleeve??

32 fr bougie did u have ur surgery ?

32 fr bougie did u have ur surgery ?

Wow, I had no idea local surgeons went that small!!!

No I am waiting to find the right surgeon for me.

Bothell/Kenmore area. Surgery 12/14 down 20lbs in major stall, but not bothered... I have a lifetime to lose and I'm taking this time to reprogram my eating into healthy new ones.

Oops.. Surgery was in TJ MX and I'd recommend it to anyone interested

I'm from Bothell, going to Northwest Weightloss Surgery Center in Everett. I am finishing up my pre-op appts later this month then have to wait for insurance approval. Still debating between the band and the sleeve but today I'm leaning more towards the sleeve. I've lost 20 pounds so far on my own with the help of my nutritionist and high protein diet. And my 5am workout. Now I'll only have 120 more to lose between now and well, whenever I get there

Sounds like everyone is staying positive and I am loving reading all the good news. My update is I am down about 28 (surgery 12/31) but I am still very swollen internally so I am struggling even to manage soft foods. What I see as the positive is that I joined

Curves for Women and I am loving the workouts. I go three times a week, walk my poodle everyday and I use my elliptical on days I do not go to curves, so I feel great.

I go back to the surgeon next week to see if the swelling is reduced if it is then I will begin soft foods once more (Yippy with some sarcasm).

Keep up the good work everyone:-)

I had my surgery at NWWL and I absolutely credit them with changing my life. Dr Michelson is beyond amazing and the entire staff was I incredibly supportive. My surgery was on 12/13 and I'm down 56 lbs. I would do this over and over an over. BEST thing I've ever done for myself.

I was sleeved Tuesday 3/12/2013 @ St.Francis by Dr. Houseworth. Everything went excellent! Each day gets a bit better, a bit easier.

Anyone go to any local support groups?

I was sleeved Tuesday 3/12/2013 @ St.Francis by Dr. Houseworth. Everything went excellent! Each day gets a bit better, a bit easier.

Anyone go to any local support groups?

I was hoping to have Dr. Houseworth do my surgery! My insurance would not cover me because I have not been at a BMI of 40 or more for the last five years...I was 39.something. So close, yet so far! Glad to hear it went well!

I remember their support group in FW was in the am, and in Lakewood in the pm. If there are others, I would love to know about it! I'd love a local support group!

I was hoping to have Dr. Houseworth do my surgery! My insurance would not cover me because I have not been at a BMI of 40 or more for the last five years...I was 39.something. So close' date=' yet so far! Glad to hear it went well!

I remember their support group in FW was in the am, and in Lakewood in the pm. If there are others, I would love to know about it! I'd love a local support group![/quote']

Yeah, everything and everyone has exceeded my expextations! I've heard wonderful things about all the surgeons associated with St. Francis Center for Weight Management. Unfortunately, they only have the two support groups and times. I think I'll try to hit up the Lakewood group at St. Claire's sometime soon.

I'm from Bothell. I had my sleeve done Nov 5 th 2012 by Fernando Garcia in Tijuana. I'm down 76 lbs. I have about 40 to go.

I was sleeved Tuesday 3/12/2013 @ St.Francis by Dr. Houseworth. Everything went excellent! Each day gets a bit better, a bit easier.

Anyone go to any local support groups?

I am going to start going to a support group that meets in fife at the poodle dog every 2nd tuesday of the month I don't remember what time it is, (sometime in the evening)

By the way I am Amber, I am over on the peninsula and was sleeved 3.11.13 In TJ Mexico. It is my 2 week surgeversary today and I am down 13lb since surgery and 33lb since pre op Everything is going really well

I am going to start going to a support group that meets in fife at the poodle dog every 2nd tuesday of the month I don't remember what time it is, (sometime in the evening)

By the way I am Amber, I am over on the peninsula and was sleeved 3.11.13 In TJ Mexico. It is my 2 week surgeversary today and I am down 13lb since surgery and 33lb since pre op Everything is going really well

Hi Amber! I'm going to TJ for surgery April 8! Who was your dr? I'm going to OCC w/ Dr. Ortiz. I'd love to hear any adivce you have!!!

I'm Rachel. Live in Bothell. I had surgery in TJ with Fernando Garcia on Nov 5th 2012.

Hi Amber! I'm going to TJ for surgery April 8! Who was your dr? I'm going to OCC w/ Dr. Ortiz. I'd love to hear any adivce you have!!!

Hi there. I had my surgery with Dr Ortiz also If you want to see how my experience was your welcome to read my blog on it. Here is the link

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/blog/2277/entry-5751-my-surgery-in-mexico/

Everything went really well for me. Good luck with everything! and keep me posted, Id love to hear how it goes for you

Amber