I would like to start a support group for Washington State.

I live in Tacoma.

Just a reminder this happening this Sunday!! A Seattle-area BariatricPal Local Chapter Meet-up. Hope to see a good turn-out!

WHERE: Lyons Den Café

WHEN: Sunday, November 16, 2014

10415 Beardslee Blvd, Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 892-8954

TIME: 3:00 PM

For questions, contact hosts Kay Feather at kayfeather304@gmail.com or Michelle L. at lotus_mimi@yahoo.com or 206-227-2063

We had our first evening meetup in Tacoma on the 12th. It was a great way to meet friends who are on this same journey. The next Tacoma meetup is scheduled for Dec 3 at 7:00 pm at Panara's in the Tacoma Mall. Look forward to seeing old and new friends there!

I live in Gig Harbor and would love a meet up somewhere! !

I live in Gig Harbor and would love a meet up somewhere! !

I live in Gig Harbor too! I have set up a meet up group at Panara's in the Tacoma Mall on Dec 3rd at 7 PM. This will be our second group gathering. Please join us! It is always great to meet new friends who we can share this journey with!

Absolutely! I will be there for sure!

Great! There will be another gal from Gig Harbor that will be there as well! See ya then!

Will you guys be meeting at a table there or at the front then get a table?? Can't wait!

I have no idea how many will be coming so I will get there early and grab a large table and we can go from there. Not sure how busy Panara's will be due to christmas shoppers but we can get close and cozy if needed. :-)

We had a great time at last night's meetup. Autumn is was great meeting you! You are a wonderful success story and certainly your journey is one that you should be very proud of. I look forward to seeing you at both the St. Claire's support group in Lakewood and again at our next meetup at Panara's. The date for St Claire's is Dec 15th at 6:30pm and the next Panara's meetup (in the Tacoma Mall) is set for January 14th at 7:00pm. All are welcome to both groups.

I head off to Mexico with my daughters this Sunday. Their surgeries are set for Monday. Please say a prayer for them. I can't wait for them to join me on the losers bench, even though I am anxious and worried for them at the same time. I am putting it out in the universe. All will go well. I just know it!

Thank you so much. I had such a great time meeting yesterday. What a blessing to gather! Praying for safe journey for you and your daughters on Sunday and I will see you Dec. 15th!! ♡♡ so happy for support group

I hear that the Lyons den closes early on Dec 14th I will call to verify

Im in Spokane. Surgery is 2-23-15

I'm in Spokane as well. No surgery date as I have a 6 mo supervised diet.

Crowd-sourcing: Hey Everyone, Kay Feather aka primal and I started a WLS support group out of what we thought was a real need in the community for face-to-face support and the opportunity to put faces to names, profile pics and avatars. It has met a few times on the Northend/Bothell area. The attendance has been hit-or miss since its inception last November. I'm wanting to throw out there a couple of questions and hoping to get some responses. Do you need face-to-face support beyond what is offered at your care facility? What would increase or decrease the chance of you attending? If you like the idea of a meet-up in what forum (cafe, church, restaurant etc), location (north, south, east, central), what topics would you like to see addressed or appeals most? Would you be interested in events like hikes or races? Or are you happy with on-line support and support from your surgery facility's . Thanks everyone for your feedback in advance!

I just moved to Spokane from the Seattle area. I had my sleeve in 8/28/14. I've lost 78 lbs so far. I would love to go to a support group.