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

I'm new to this still on my 6 month diet wait period I'm struggling hard since I really don't have the support from friends and family I have looked into the support group at OHSU but since it is at 10 am kind of hard for me to attend since I work does anyone know of some different groups that have evening hours ?

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I'm from Vancouver and looking for a group to meet on the weekends, I'm still waiting for my surgery date at OHSU, haven't decided on the doctor yet either.

Peer support group is set up and meets Quarterly. We have been meeting in libraries but OHSU has given us a semi permanent home in a building near the waterfront and the tram.

We have guest speakers, good discussions and fun!

Next meeting is SATURDAY, Jan 21. 10-noon.

Everyone is invited ... it's not an official OHSU meeting.

For more info call me: 971-322-5281

Email me at Lauraishealthy@gmail.com for more info.

Group is usually 45-60 attendees

Hello @[mention=189272]VannaD[/mention],
I had my sleeve done a few years ago, but if you would like to chat on the phone or meet for a cup of coffee PM me or drop me a line here.
I choose the sleeve because I did not want the malabsorption issues. Almost 5 years out and no restrictions. Best decision I made.

Hi PDXman,

I just saw your earlier posts which had the decline letters from Legacy, which said an organization had to be a nonprofit 501©(3). I'm an attorney and would be happy to set one up to see if that could get us the space we need for a support group. I love your idea about cooking demonstrations and walking.

Let me know if you're interested in pursuing this.

Thanks for starting this thread!