PdxMan 4,292 Posted April 3, 2014 (edited) 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, 2014 by PdxMan 3 Alex Brecher, lauravt and 1Day1Life4Now reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristinaRnY 455 Posted April 3, 2014 I live in Portland and would absolutely love to participate in this! 1 Alex Brecher reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2muchfun 8,927 Posted April 3, 2014 Thought you were in Loveland, CO? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2muchfun 8,927 Posted April 3, 2014 No, the OP, PDXman 1 KristinaRnY reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PdxMan 4,292 Posted April 3, 2014 Used to live in Loveland, but am now in Portland. Where in Colorado are you? Kristina, what part of the Portland area are you in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristinaRnY 455 Posted April 3, 2014 (edited) I'm in southeast Edited April 3, 2014 by KristinaRnY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2muchfun 8,927 Posted April 3, 2014 I'm in Thornton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
awold0 246 Posted April 3, 2014 I'm in Thornton. Just hearing portland makes me sad. I so miss portland. I moved to Texas 2 years ago. I miss my home....lived in Beaverton actually. 2 KristinaRnY and stacy97006 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PdxMan 4,292 Posted April 3, 2014 I'm about a 5 Iron away from Beaverton. 1 stacy97006 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sblissp 16 Posted April 4, 2014 Any Southern Oregonian?? I'd love to connect! 1 Amanda32 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stacy97006 24 Posted April 5, 2014 I am in Aloha Oregon and would love a mentor who has done this already. My surgery is scheduled for June 10th at OHSU. I am having the Roux en Y. 1 KristinaRnY reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JessS 25 Posted April 6, 2014 Hey guys. I'm scheduled to be banded with the Lapband on May 5th. I live in Tualatin. 2 stacy97006 and KristinaRnY reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stacy97006 24 Posted April 6, 2014 Hi Jess Nice to meet you. Not too far from me May 5th exactly 1 month. I am happy for you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ageekygal 38 Posted April 19, 2014 I live in Beaverton and am waiting to start the 6 month doctor assisted diet program to have the gastric sleeve surgery. My insurance covers it and they are supposed to call me next week. Would love to keep in touch and hear your stories! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites