The Washington State WLS Support Group

[MisforMimi 760]

If any of you are in the Seattle area:

The Washington State WLS Support Group is now holding meetings on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month.

Next meetings: Sundays March 1st and 15th at 3PM

The Den Coffeehouse & Cafe

10415 Beardslee Blvd., Bothell, WA 98011

425-892-8954

These are newly forming meetings and are general support but will be opening to more social and fitness activities as the weather returns. These meetings are great for people who had surgery out of state or country and who are looking for more face-to-face support. All levels and surgeries welcome. Spread the word to people that may be interested in attending. Hosts: Kay Feather & Michelle Lotus, kayfeather304@gmail.com, mountingwings@gmail.com

[MS Bling 2]

I'm moving to Redmond Washington I'm 4 months post sleeve... I'll need a doctor to pick up my post surgery care. Can a few from your group share their doctors info or make a recommendation?

[Michelle Rynsai 84]

Is there any support groups on the Kitsap Peninsula that you're aware of?

I live in Port Orchard and hoping to find some people over here that I can meet with

[Michelle Rynsai 84]

I'm moving to Redmond Washington I'm 4 months post sleeve... I'll need a doctor to pick up my post surgery care. Can a few from your group share their doctors info or make a recommendation?

Ms. Bling, my dr is in Everett, WA and she's amazing.

She's at Northwest Weight Loss Surgery, her name is Alana Chock.

Their # is 425-385-2263

Good Luck

[Michelle Rynsai 84]

OFFICIAL SLEEVER NOW!!!

Had a great first day, lots of fluids, got up and did some laps around the nurse's station, had some friends and family come visit. Going home in a few hours. :-)

[MisforMimi 760]

I'm moving to Redmond Washington I'm 4 months post sleeve... I'll need a doctor to pick up my post surgery care. Can a few from your group share their doctors info or make a recommendation?

I'm pretty partial to Lily Chang at Virginia Mason in downtown Seattle. 206-341-1994 I've had a great experience with her and she follows folks from out of state and the country.

[jenbaby75 283]

Dr. Landerholm, Puget Sound Surgical Center, in Edmonds. The entire staff is amazing, I never feel like a bother, they were thorough, knowledgable, made sure I was comfy. They have amazing support. I have had zero complications.

[MisforMimi 760]

Crowd-sourcing: Hey Everyone, Kay Feather aka primal and I started a WLS support group out of what we thought was a real need in the community for face-to-face support and the opportunity to put faces to names, profile pics and avatars. It has met a few times on the Northend/Bothell area. The attendance has been hit-or miss since its inception last November. I'm wanting to throw out there a couple of questions and hoping to get some responses. Do you need face-to-face support beyond what is offered at your care facility? What would increase or decrease the chance of you attending? If you like the idea of a meet-up in what forum (cafe, church, restaurant etc), location (north, south, east, central), what topics would you like to see addressed or appeals most? Would you be interested in events like hikes or races? Or are you happy with on-line support and support from your surgery facility's . Thanks everyone for your feedback in advance!

[Fireflea 23]

Crowd-sourcing: Hey Everyone, Kay Feather aka primal and I started a WLS support group out of what we thought was a real need in the community for face-to-face support and the opportunity to put faces to names, profile pics and avatars. It has met a few times on the Northend/Bothell area. The attendance has been hit-or miss since its inception last November. I'm wanting to throw out there a couple of questions and hoping to get some responses. Do you need face-to-face support beyond what is offered at your care facility? What would increase or decrease the chance of you attending? If you like the idea of a meet-up in what forum (cafe, church, restaurant etc), location (north, south, east, central), what topics would you like to see addressed or appeals most? Would you be interested in events like hikes or races? Or are you happy with on-line support and support from your surgery facility's . Thanks everyone for your feedback in advance!

Hello! I'm scheduled for surgery next week and am beginning to look for a local support group while I'm easing into my new lifestyle changes. Your post was so fortuitous! I've responded to your questions below.

I'd like to meet up face to face. While Bothell isn't too far, it is quite the drive, and my preference would be more central. I am interested in hikes, and other group activities. I haven't gone to PSSC s group but I was looking for something with more variety/mixture of experiences so there may be new ideas/ways/recipes/etc. I would enjoy an online and in person community. Let me know if I can help in any way. I would be comfortable in any location.

[jenbaby75 283]

I would like to do activities, and events. Get to know each other, and have some fun!!

[Shereseed 24]

On 3/14/2015 at 10:36 AM, Michelle Rynsai said:

Is there any support groups on the Kitsap Peninsula that you're aware of?

I live in Port Orchard and hoping to find some people over here that I can meet with

I'm in Bremerton. I'm scheduled for July 12th.

[AMcGhee-S 0]

Is there anyone in the south king country area or close to it?

[Shereseed 24]

I'm in Bremerton. Getting sleeved 7/12.

[AMcGhee-S 0]

Good luck with your surgery. I haven't had my final appointment yet because they want me to go to two support groups and get to my goal weight. I have reached my goal weight and I go to my first support group tomorrow.

[adoptingmama 0]

I am having surgery Monday the 11th. Having a groups meeting so close by seems amazing! I am in Woodinville. I will look you up when I feel up to it after surgery. Glad you are organizing this!