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Hi Becky Congrats to your husband on his Blood Sugar contol, it's so important for his future health! The support groups are often avaiable to anyone, not tied to a specific Doc or clinic. I know Franciscan groups are open to anyone. I see you are up north, there should be some in your area. I know how important it is to me to be involved in a group that includes medical support and real life people. This site has had alot of great info from the "real life" perspective.

Sorry Gentlemen...didn't mean to make light of your journey, it's hard work for all. I think the grass is alway greener

Welcome Beckie9395, glad you're feeling better. There are very few times in my life that would rather be a man, weight loss is certainly one. They seem to drop it so much easier!!! Hang in there, I'm looking forward to my first 8 lbs! Merrillee...sounds like a great goal, I can't wait for "Onederland", I think the last time I was there was BC (Before Children)! We really need to get together for a walk soon. Sue

Oops, hit the wrong button and posted before I was done the Franciscan Weight Loss support groups are listed here: https://www.fhshealth.org/Bariatric/support.asp Surgical Weight Loss Support Groups Health professionals including behaviorists, dietitians, physicians and physical therapists, attend these meetings on a rotating basis to offer guidance and up-to-date information. First & Third Monday of the Month 6:45 pm to 8:15 pm Dining Room 3, in the back of the Cafeteria on Ground Floor St. Joseph Medical Center 1717 South J Street Tacoma, WA Join Us You do not need to make a reservation to join our support groups. Just arrive at the meeting place a few minutes before the meeting is scheduled to start.

Punkytres, The St Joe's support group info is on the St Francis Weight Loss web site:

Punkytres have you looked at the instructions on page 28 of this thread? Morsaille left a link to Photonut's detailed instructions. Sounds like you have the same problem Wenjea had, try the "pasting the ticker code" method when you get to the bottom. Try logging off & back on if it doesn't work, mine was stuborn the first time, but then worked later http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=16218&highlight=ticker Let me know if this doen't work, maybe we can brainstorm Good luck

Anyone part of PNW Bandsters? I see they have a monthly event..anyone been to "Soup Night"? SouthEnd (Tacoma/Puallup) Soup Nite Date: Monday May 7, 2007 Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Repeats: This event repeats every month on the first Monday. Location: Red Lobster Street: 72nd Street & I-5 City State Zip: Tacoma, WA

Hi Punkytres... Just got home from walking with a Wendy out at Fort Steilacoom. I'm in UP (right on the Lakwood border). We are working at getting together to walk once a week or so.

Hey PineNut what year were you at Curtis, I graduated 82! Still live in the area, infact we bought my parent's house so we live in the same house with my kids attending Curtis. Do you still live in the area? We are going to try to walk out doors when ever possible, grandview is a good place, but in bad weather we do a couple laps around Tacoma Mall. We've been shooting for 11:00 Fridays, but can meet some other time if your not in town on Fridays. I work MWF, but am flexible, got to make walking a priority. Sue

Merrillee...so diappointed, we'll have to make it next week for sure. Can flex time/day around if needed. Have a great time with hubbie Sue

Merrillee...how is it the day after the fill, what is your diet now?

Hi Molly, Cpngrats on you weight loss! I'm in Tacoma We will probably be walking down on Grandview when the weather becomes reliable, meeting at Tacoma Mall at present. We have a 2.5 mile walk around the new golf course opening this Saturday. Who's you doc?

10:00 is a little more diffacult for me than 11:00, but I'll try

cindy...I totally agree with you one the emotional eating. Heard a quote yesterday that I'm going to post on my refer: "THE ABILITY TO FINISH IS ONLY ACHIEVED WHEN YOUR COMMITMENT IS STRONGER THAN YOUR EMOTIONS" --Bill Wilson, Metro Ministries, New York-- nbjen...CONGRATS! thanks for share your big day, really helps to have a real life account of what to expect. Look forward to hearing that each day is better and better! I didn't catch if you said which hospital? happy healing!

Lucygirl...hang in there, I'm praying for you. I can't speak to any band issues (my banding is next month) but I did had thyroid surgery a year ago and the incision was quite hard...felt like a rope under my skin for many months, it's normal. If there is redness, swelling and/or fever definitely call your doc, better safe than miserable. Merrillee, we missed you yesterday, were hoping to meet. Next Friday should be good, I'm quite sure I can slip away for a walk, I've got to start making that a priority. Sue

Congrats to all who've been banded this week...sounds like it's been a big week of bandings & first fills. I pray a sppedy recovery for all! What pre/post or diets have been required by your docs? Anone found good economical sources of protein drinks & vitamins?

I could probably meet on Friday for a walk. I'll be gone to WSU to pick up my daughter (finishing her freshman year) on Wed/Thurs. I'll be working Friday, but if it is nearby I might be able to take a long break, been missing so much sork lately is an hour or 2 really going to matter?

Is anyone meeting in the Tacoma/Auburn area tomorrow (Friday)? I have pre-ops in the early AM, then am somewhat free for several hours...been quite a while since I've had an afternoon to play! Love to meet up with some of you to chat.

I have pre-ops on Friday starting at 6:30am...yikes...God made it dark for a reason...we're supposed to be sleeping! I have no idea how late the tests will run, but I could pop down the hill to Auburn if I'm done. I think I get my paperwork on Wed., might have a better idea then. Nice ticker Wenjea!

Wenjea...you'd be proud of me, took Budge our for a walk tonight. Is 2 days in a row concidered a streak? I can do pretty much any day, I'll jus flex my sched., be great fun to meet!

I'm researching my options, going to meeting on Monday. Lap Band looks like the way to go, need to do something, just watching life go by is not acceptable! Great infomation from postings, important to hear from the "real people" not just statistics. Thanks

Answer to prayer...a loving husband. I wasn't sure how willing he would be, I was nervous to even approach the subject. It's hard for him to understand the weight issue, he couldn't gain 5 pound if he tried. I guess I need to trust more, his response "We'll make it happen" Thanks for your support honey...and i'm not talking about the money!

Great to find more northwesterners, I'm in Tacoma, seeing Dr Oh Good friend (Wenjea) & I are working together, we've road the diet rollerdoaster together for years and are both looking forward to having a truly effective tool (band) to help us succeed this time. I'd be very interested in support group, I know this ride is going to be as much mental and spritual as it is physical. Having EGD next week, turned down by insurance, so we're cash pay...upside si things should move along quicker now that insurance is out of it. You're all in my prayers, please keep me in yours!

Doc's officce called today, insurance won't cover, stupid exclusions!!! :angry I need to explore other means of covering te cost, don't want to give up. With a kid in college we just don't have a spare stack of $$$ sitting in the corner. Really feeling discouraged. Time to pray!!!