I am in the Tri cities butbhaving surgery in Spokane. Anyone near me?

Hello Washington Sleevers Just found this thread.... I had my sleeve done 3 weeks ago at NWWLS by Dr. Montgomery and live in the Arlington area. I'm wondering if there are any support groups or meet ups in my area or up north? They do have them once a month after work at NWWLS but I-5 traffic is a nightmare after work and pretty far away since I work in Mt Vernon!

Debbie,puget sound surgical out of Edmonds has a support group that meets monthly in Marysville. I don't know if it is open to non patients, but worth calling and asking them. I suspect there are support groups in Everett too - I would call Providence everett and ask them. good luck!

Going to have my surgery at Puget Sound Bariatrics later this summer. Is the support group just for post-op?

I am having mine at Puget Sound Bariatrics Feb 18, with Dr. Landerholm.

I'm a tricities girl too! I just got mine done on Friday in Mexico with dr Ortiz and I fly home tomorrow night (Monday).

That is where I am going! Have surgery with Dr. Landerholm on 9/22! Luckily my insurance is covering all but the fitness after care and I used my FSA to pay for any copays. I love how dr landerholm really takes the time to chat with you and get to know you. He is awesome

Dr. Landerholm is doing my sleeve Feb 18! Insurance pays fornit, and I also will be using FSA for my copays I cannot wait to get this done, and be on the losers bench!

I see I posted here a few times, redundant posts! LOL I have scoured so many posts, I forgot where I posted. I use the mobile app, and I think it's flawed. Oh well, I would love to get together, or just chat with local sleevers

Jen, there are a couple of people organizing local get togethers. there was one last weekend in Bothell and I think they are doing something in the Fife or Tacoma area (don't remember!)

I am near the northend, but have a real hard time making it to Sunday afternoon stuff so haven't attended yet. There are other hospital based support groups around too.

BELLINGHAM, WA----just had a revision lap-band (2006) to sleeve on Jan 13 2015 at Northwest Weight Loss Dr Montgomery. He was amazing and so is the staff there. Many with WLS themselves. I also like and agree with his realistic pre-op and post-op food plans.

Glad to find this thread for Washington folks. I have so much to learn.

QUESTION: Does anyone know why EVERYTHING tastes so different now? Even water which I loved pre-surgery and now it's all I can do to get past the weird taste of water. And well everything else too

Best wishes to you all and GO HAWKS!!!

be well, i don't know why everything tasted weird - it happened to me too. i couldn't even drink plain water - herbal tea, not hot but warm was a lifesaver for quite awhile. Good news is, it really helps you get over your food addiction..haha. Bad news is, before long food tastes good again. so "enjoy it"while you can!

After 3 years, the only thing that still tastes weird is water and that isnt too bad, I can drink it again. It made me sad because I used to love plain ole water but a small price to pay to be half my former size!!!!

I'm in Seattle, just starting this process! I see my NUT for my second appt in about a week. I have to do 6 months supervised diet. I wish time would pass more quickly!!

I'm with Dr. Harris at Puget Sound Bariatrics - anyone else?

Edited January 31, 201511 yr by fritz1968

Hello Everyone!!

I wanted to let you all know about our upcoming meeting next Sunday 2/8 at 3 pm at the Lyons Den Cafe at 10415 Beardslee Blvd in Bothell. Please spread the word with friends that would be interested in joining us. There is a several year old thread about people wanting a meeting in this area and it's finally happening along with some groups in different locations!!

Exciting times.

I'm taking the liberty to create a theme for the meeting:

Protein, protein, protein!!

Bring in 1 serving of your favorite protein powders in labeled plastic baggies.

We can swap and try products we've not tried before.

If you prefer ready-go-to drinks or bars bring a chilled sample and we'll have a few cups on hand.

We will have a room reserved and everyone should be prepared to make a purchase from the cafe.

Also, come with ideas about future meet-up ideas.

Let me know if you have questions or concerns.

Thanks and see you all there!
Michelle and Kay (co-hosts)

Go Hawks!

fritz1968,

See the above re: the next Seattle area meet -up next Sunday 2/8! Pre- and post-ops and undecided are all welcome to join. Welcome aboard!

@@MisforMimi Thank you!!

I'm wondering if anyone from Washington state is planning to attend the Obesity Action Coalition's annual conference in San Antonio TX this summer? I've made my reservations, now I'm just waiting for their registration to open. Looks like a great educational opportunity. http://www.ywmconvention.com/

Edited March 10, 201511 yr by Evie Wi