WA-Seattle, Tacoma, Kitsap or King counties

[CowgirlJane 14,260]

I am an organizer in a meetup group and have done public functions at the Bothell library.... free! They let you bring in beverages, Snacks if you want. The rooms book up fast so you have to plan in advance.

Okay, the reason I have been hesitant to organize anything is

#1 summer I am really busy with outdoorsy stuff so just didn't want to committ. Now that the season has changed, more open to the idea of participating

#2 I don't really like the content/structured materials. I didn't actually agree with some of the things in there, to each his own, but I can't lead a discussion on how to eat etc. when I am really just an expert on "me".

#3 I would be much more likely to do something if it was active - a walk, a bike ride, a hike - but I realize that preops may not be comfortable/at that level of fitness and it would make me sad for anyone to feel excluded so that has stopped me from getting too excited.

#4 I am just not a support group kinda person so I would hate to start something and then walk away.

I am a veteran, and happy to share my story - I am very comfortable with public speaking am open with my pix, etc. - but this is why I haven't stepped up to make it happen and probably won't unless something really changes.

[MisforMimi 760]

Hi Jane,

Thanks for sharing your reasons. I think we need to be clear from the beginning this is not a "how to eat." I would just die if I we're locked in a room with people discussing that for an hour. I like the social aspect and some might appreciate it. I think fitness oriented is the way to go. Different levels of fitness can be involved in the same activity. I'm sure any materials are a launch point. I also think we'd have to make it clear, no sales. Multilevel marketing can really hijack a social group too! Support can come in many different forms. This forum/website could be viewed as a support group with people coming in and out as needed...I like that type of flexibility.

[primal 25]

I'm all for a support group for any level of wls. Personally the physical part is pretty limited right now. I swim as my feet don't manage much else. I am in the very beginning stages of wls. Start by seeing primary Dr teusday. No surgery till January at least.

I am a mental health counselor, group developer and 60yrs old. Love what I do. Group dynamics for support groups need simple clear guidelines created ideally by group.

Looking forward to helping primal

[GenaH 10]

I'm in Auburn.

[primal 25]

I live in Bothell which is right off 405 a couple miles from the Junction of i5 and 405 North Eastside

[ladypoohbear 123]

I'm in Kitsap County and I met a woman from this site who lives in Gig Harbor who is interested in starting a WLS group in this area. I am very interested too. I live in Bremerton.

[ladypoohbear 123]

I'm in Kitsap County and I met a woman from this site who lives in Gig Harbor who is interested in starting a WLS group in this area. I am very interested too. I live in Bremerton.

I live in bremerton too. Count me in

[ladypoohbear 123]

I live in bremerton too. A support group sounds good. Im in.

[Brn2blossom 88]

I'm in Kitsap County and I met a woman from this site who lives in Gig Harbor who is interested in starting a WLS group in this area. I am very interested too. I live in Bremerton.

i live in Silverdale and wirk in Gig Harbor! Surgery scheduled for the 18th of November!

[Brn2blossom 88]

I live in Kitsap Co. (Bremerton area) and I'm in the pre-op phase with my surg scheduled for 8/13 at Overlake Hosp. in Bellevue, Luckily my ins Grp Health offers monthly support meetings but its only open to GH members. It would be nice to open to all because a good support systems is really important. Good luck everyone and I'll definitely check in from time to time to see if there is a group set up for Kitsap Co.

im in Silverdale...there seems to be a lot of people in here from our area

[ladypoohbear 123]

Swedish has a support group in Seattle. Anyone can go. I liked it.

[DylanRae 71]

Swedish has a support group in Seattle. Anyone can go. I liked it.

What is the group info for this meeting?

[iwanttofitin 20]

Hello neighbors! I live in North Bend (near Snoqualmie Pass) and am in the very beginning stages of looking into the GSV. I just had my Matrix appointment with Swedish Hospital in Issaquah, and will be starting my (insurance required) 3 months of medically supervised weight loss. My surgery date will not be until late April or early May, at the earliest. So, I'm anxious to learn from everyone, and maybe make a couple of nearby friends that I can get together with from time to time. Anyone that's not too far from me, feel free to send me a message. Looking forward to getting to know people through this forum! Nice to see so many from WA on here!

[ladypoohbear 123]

At Swedish, they had people who had surgery years ago and they talked about how they lost weight. They had a question/ answer period.

[MisforMimi 760]

Just a reminder this happening this Sunday!! A Seattle-area BariatricPal Local Chapter Meet-up. Hope to see a good turn-out!

WHERE: Lyons Den Café

WHEN: Sunday, November 16, 2014

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

TIME: 3:00 PM

For questions, contact hosts Kay Feather at kayfeather304@gmail.com or Michelle L. at lotus_mimi@yahoo.com or 206-227-2063