Wondering if there are any pre/post op Seattle sleevers out there? I'm pre op but scheduled for surgery in early January. Would love to connect with a local group.

Welcome to the boards!

I am near Seattle...there are quite a few here from the area. So far we haven't done a support group meeting.

Many of the hospitals support groups allow everyone to join. Example I know the group at overlake and i am pretty sure Swedish are open to everyone. I had my surgery at PSSC IN Edmonds - great experience, but I never got into their support group. Where are you going for surgery?

CGJ I figured you were from Texas:) Have you not mentioned being kind of isolated? As for this post there is a great group that meets once a week in Everett Wa. At NWWLC. There are both moring and evening suort groups. For anyone living in this area the support group is open to all. Drop me a line if you want more information of google NWWLC. Great staff, love these guys.

Thanks! I live on the eastside. I have lots of friends and a busy social life, I was feeling isolated because I wasn't used to living alone and I work from home. My son is back from school and I am doing okay. I am almost 3 years post op -December- and haven't done the in person support groups really. I found the one at overlake very helpful preop though!

I live on the eastside as well! Would love to connect with local people. I'm a self pay so having surgery at OCC in Tijuana with Dr Ariel Ortiz in January 9th.

I'm also on the eastside. I was a self-pay sleeve on 8/25 at Swedish First Hill. I am going to try and hit up their Issaquah support group this month and see what it's like.

I'm also on the eastside. I was a self-pay sleeve on 8/25 at Swedish First Hill. I am going to try and hit up their Issaquah support group this month and see what it's like.

How awesome! So your post op?

I'm also on the. Eastside--sleeved at Overlake/GH April 29th this year. I'd live to get together if folks decide to.

Kate

I'm also on the. Eastside--sleeved at Overlake/GH April 29th this year. I'd live to get together if folks decide to.

Kate

Kate! How are you feeling/doing? I think personal support face to face is so important (for me at least!) I'd love to get a group going...

I'm doing well! I could not be more pleased with my surgery and steady progress so far, and I feel terrific. I agree about Face to face support being important. Do you. Do you have a date yet?

How awesome! So your post op?

Yep three weeks next Monday.

Yep three weeks next Monday.

Great! How are you doing/feeling? Thinking about starting a small support group locally if you are interested...once a month.

Does south King County count as Seattle? ????. I was sleeved at PSSC on the 28th of August.

Does south King County count as Seattle? ????. I was sleeved at PSSC on the 28th of August.

Of course! That's so awesome! How are you doing?

For the most part, I'm doing good. I get tired very easy and I'm in the middle of a stall. I've lost 18 pounds total and I'm looking forward to even more.

I'd love to be part of a support group of Seattle sleevers.

Washington State Weight Loss Surgery Support Group

Support groups are very important to weight loss surgery success. They can help you flourish on your journey to complete wellness. This group is welcome to pre- and post-surgical patients. This an opportunity to meet others who are on the same path, educate and support each other through sharing ideas and tips, social & fitness activities and educational speakers.

Together we have a wealth of information and using support groups as a tool along with your surgery you can increase your success in achieving maintenance and overall wellbeing.

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WHERE: Lyons Den Café

WHEN: Sunday, November 16, 2014

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

TIME: 3:00 PM

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