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stacy97006    24

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Thats awesome :) We are neighbors! The 6 month diet was a breeze and went by faster than I thought it would. My surgery is scheduled for June 5th. 45 more days!! It cant come fast enough.

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Alex Brecher    10,515

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Please PM me if you'd like to lead or co-lead this support group!

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Ageekygal    38

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Went to my "welcome" meeting today to get set up for 6 month "plan." Met some support specialists (dietician, PT and psychologist). Really nice group of folks! It did seem scarier though as it means I am now on the difficult journey to being sleeved!!

While there I had my BMI and some other weight to muscle test, EKG and took the written psych eval. I go back for 2 appointments on May 8.

I found out there are really 4 surgeons to choose from! Now I am more confused.... Anyone have any experience having their surgery by Dr. Patterson, Dr. Halpin, Dr. Jan or Dr. Reavis? I would love to know your experience!

My husband came with me as he was still hoping I won't get the surgery--that by some miracle the "plan" by itself will be enough. I think the videos and talks have helped him realize a miracle is unlikely to happen and surgery is indeed in my future.

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lauravt    5

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Did this group ever get started?

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mythbuster1304    10

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I'm in Portland and would be interesting in meeting up at some point. I'll keep tabs on this thread.

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PdxMan    4,292

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Did this group ever get started?

Hello,

I am awaiting final approval from Providence. I had to submit a request to even get the forms to go into yet another queue for approval. I submitted the initial request back in April and their paperwork 2 weeks ago. I received a message yesterday that it is being reviewed. I requested the second Wednesday each month at the Providence St. Vincent location over by Hwy 217 & Hwy 26. Should have an answer soon, but when I was talking to their Resource Services, they were quite excited at the notion of having a bariatric support group as Providence currently has no offerings like this.

I'll let you know when I get a firm approval.

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JessS    25

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Nice Pdx! I am now one month post OP with Dr. Patterson and would love to chat and share my experience with other bariatric patients in the area. :) looking forward to hearing about it.

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Ageekygal    38

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This is excellent, PdxMan!! I love really close to St. Vincent's so it would be great. I work every other Wednesday so hope it's not on the one I work though or I'd never get to go and I would be sad.....

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PdxMan    4,292

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Well ... second Wednesday of the month ... Buuuut. I was also hoping to do maybe Sunday morning walks through Hoyt Arboretum, or many of our wonderful parks. We would walk and chat. I'm also planning on doing some food demos out of my home for those interested.

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KristinaRnY    455

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Let us know! I'm really excited for this.

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Fyrlite    2

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Hey everyone! I would love for this to develop into a real life group! Anyways, I'm just starting this journey. I was approved for my surgery by insurance on Wednesday (6/11), Thursday (6/12) the scheduler called and told me....Monday (6/16) is the day! I'm really excited and it's becoming real. It's happening so fast that it's just a blur.

Anyway, hi to all! Would love to get some outdoor adventures going (hikes, kayak, even to the dog park, or going to Saturday market). I just want to get out there and experience things I feel I've been missing out on because of my own lack of confidence about my body.

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lauravt    5

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So let's make this thing happen!

I live in Sandy.

Does anyone know of a place to meet that is free? Library or city center usually has rooms for free.

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lauravt    5

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It would be easy to set up a monthly mtg and/or a time to walk and talk.

Thoughts? Suggestions?

I am 11 years out and I enjoy helping others on their WLS journeys.

I am pretty connected with Kaiser support groups but see a desperate need for something more.

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Rovobay    920

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west side? :angry: too much traffic and heartache for me. sounded like a lot of East side people checking in on this group too. SE, Aloha, Sandy, Damascus (me).... people maybe interested in rotating locations? either way, thanks for setting this up for people :D

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