Brialis 22 Posted June 5, 2014 I received an email yesterday about starting local chapters. I would LOVE to start a chapter in Spokane WA. I had surgery just over 6 months ago and have lost 82 lbs... I have encouraged and supported several ladies as they've looked into and are now on the road to their own surgeries... I can't express enough how life changing this has been and how much I want to support and share this with anyone who is struggling with weight issues... I feel that to be a good leader you have to help empower those around you by helping them discover and utilize the tools necessary for their success... Being we all fall at times, it's important to know how to get back up and move forward and that needs to happen WITHOUT criticism and guilt placed by others... Having been overweight my entire adult life, I understand how it feels to be judged because of weight... I have a strong belief in weight loss surgery and a passion to help others... I want others to be able to write their own weight loss stories and together build a strong network of support... If you find me to be a good candidate for this opportunity, I would gladly accept... 2 Cape and Alex Brecher reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shebaker1 4 Posted July 24, 2014 I would be interested in joining the group. Could you email me info at shebaker1@yahoo.com Thanks, REbecca Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twirpo75 50 Posted October 23, 2014 I'd be interested in this as well!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brialis 22 Posted October 24, 2014 I have been anxious to get this group going... I'd like to meet once a month in the Cheney Library... I'm open to doing it at a different restaurant each time or whatever works best... When is the best time for you both??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kristabr1 0 Posted January 10, 2015 Hi, I am interested in joining a support group. I would like to make one suggestion, that we meet at other locations rather than a restaurant. It's been about 5 months since my surgery, and I have been pretty good at developing healthy eating habits, with that being said I wouldn't mind meeting at a restaurant once in a while, but there might be others where this area is still a struggle. Please keep me informed. I look forward to meeting all of you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanyonBaby 1,852 Posted March 12, 2015 Is this group still meeting? I would be interested in attending, and l live in Cheney. Thanks... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturegirl 320 Posted April 22, 2015 I just joined this group but have been reading the boards for two weeks now. I just attended the group information session at Rockwood/Deaconess last week and have my first appointment with Dr. Rawlins in three weeks. I live about an hour and half south of Spokane and have not yet investigated support groups in my area. Has anyone noticed if there is overlap in the people in this group and the people that attend the Rockwood support group? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanyonBaby 1,852 Posted April 22, 2015 I live in Cheney, WA, and had the sleeve done 12/3/14. I attend the support group at Rockwood, but have yet to have anyone respond from this site to me (that is local). You can message me directly by clicking on my logo here, if you would like! Welcome to WLS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MissMellyMell 46 Posted December 23, 2016 Is there anyone who had surgery at Deaconess in Spokane who would be willing to provide some basic information about their process? I'm transferring my case over to that hospital because I didn't feel like UW in Seattle treated me very well. I'll be driving 5 and a half hours to Spokane from Vancouver Washington and want to make sure this is the best option for me! Thanks in advance and feel free to message me Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redhatgal 11 Posted January 2, 2018 Can someone please tell me what they think about the Rockwood support group. I am scheduled for Feb 21 and think I will feel better talking to someone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturegirl 320 Posted January 26, 2018 When I lived in WA I lived an hour and half away from Spokane so did not attend any of the support groups at Rockwood. I wanted to, but a three hour round trip on a weekday, after work was not in the cards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
