I have been a lurker or member for over 3 years here. I have a definite interest in helping everyone understand WLS as I have come to know it and would be interested in sharing my experience, strength and hope as it relates to this vast journey.

I would like to believe we have enough WLS folks in the Portland, OR area to support meeting on a weekly basis. Once a month, we would have a cooking demonstration and perhaps a Saturday morning walk through Forest Park.

My drive would be to focus on self, creating nutritionally balanced meal plans integrated with proper exercise techniques for every level. This could be accomplished though demonstrations by myself as well as local folks who could presentations.

Portland is a great community focused metropolis and I believe our city will support our efforts.

Edited April 3, 201412 yr by PdxMan

bump..... any progress?

I contacted PDXMAN in July and didn't get a reply. I am willing to work with a couple of people to make this happen. Who is in?

I'm in Sandy on the way to Mt. Hood. Enjoying the country side.....Hi everyone...

Another Portlander here. Having surgery on Wednesday Oct 15. Would love a support group.

Melora - Where are you having yoru surgery next week? There are a few support groups in the Portland, Salem, Beaverton, Vancouver (WA) areas. We have talked about starting another one with the people in this group as well.

thoughts?

Melora - Where are you having yoru surgery next week? There are a few support groups in the Portland, Salem, Beaverton, Vancouver (WA) areas. We have talked about starting another one with the people in this group as well.

thoughts?

I am having my surgery at OHSU. I have attended a support group at OHSU. I would like to attend one that is not associated with the dept that is doing my surgery. Since I just found this website last week I am not sure what has been discussed but a simple meet up would be a place to start.

I am getting nervous. Went to my last class on Wed. and my endoscopy came OK. So now just waiting for the OK from my insurance and that can take 2 weeks. I want a support group close enough to go to so I can keep up the momentum. I think a library (as mentioned by another poster) may be a good idea and there is one in Cedar Mill area by Bales Thriftway.

Hey all....

Don't forget that Holiday Inns, Howard Johnsons and some of the hotels do have banquet rooms for meetings as well....

Melora - Where are you having yoru surgery next week? There are a few support groups in the Portland, Salem, Beaverton, Vancouver (WA) areas. We have talked about starting another one with the people in this group as well.

thoughts?

Just hoping to get some information on meetings from you. I am signed up for a monthly one through Kaiser but have yet been able to attend. I am north of Vancouver.

I'm on the north coast. Would love to participate in meetings? Had surgery 16 months ago.

Hi

Im going to try this one Hi

I'm in the Milwaukie area had the gastric bypass surgery on December 10th. Would love to participate in any activities out there for other WLS peeps pre or post op. I think it's important we support and mentor each other.

Hello nw wls friends. I'm at the point of looking for plastic surgeon. Anyone have recommendations?

I'm just starting out - going to an info seminar this Monday evening at OHSU. Would love to hear what you wished you had asked when you were in my shoes! Any advice about OHSU also welcome (heck, any advice about ANYTHING welcome!).

VERY interested in joining a support group, if this ever gets going. I'm in Wilsonville, but can travel. How about churches? They often host groups like AA and NA.