Seattle Sleevers?

[nnv 44]

Thanks for the advice! Yes, I've got 3 different scenarios mapped out to accommodate how I'm feeling. I'm hoping I will be able to lecture for about an hour a day and then send my students off to do learning application. Worst case though, I could just be online for a week.

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[sjfink 239]

Things didn't work out with my surgery yesterday. I had too much scar tissue from a previous abdominal surgery so I'm rescheduled for next Tuesday at Evergreen Hospital instead of the surgical center. I have another pre-op with my surgeon on Monday, and I'm expecting him to tell me that he might need to do my surgery open instead of laparoscopically. Hoping I can find people who've had open so I can get some idea of what to expect as far as recovery. Hoping 2 weeks off will be enough, but ultimately, I'll do whatever I need to do to get through this!

[PamInWA 21]

Oh wow, sorry you had to go through that disappointment. Good luck in finding a workable solution.

[mandycandy 5]

I am from Yakima but i am also having surgery at PSB with Dr. Billings. Dr.Kaufman did my preop and he seemed like a very caring and thorough surgeon! Good look to you! I am having surgery in 6 days aaahhhhh!

[PamInWA 21]

Good luck - You will do great!

[sjfink 239]

Surgery went off without a hitch on 9/15. My recovery has been great & I was back to work today. And yes, Dr Kaufman is great… but I'm totally biased!! Good luck with your surgery!

[KathyHithers 0]

Are there any local communities for presupport?

[KathyHithers 0]

Is anybody going to Mexico Bariatrics seminar in SeaTac?

http://www.mexicobariatriccenter.com/seminar

[karen091866 120]

Hi, everyone! I'm new to this site..My surgery is scheduled for Thursday, 11/19/15 @ Virginia Mason w/ Dr. Lily Chang. I am so glad to find a WA support group...I'm "a few miles away" from most of the posters...we're out in Monroe,WA--but it is so comforting to find "local support" ..I'm on the pre-op diet phase right now--and it is encouraging, amazing, overwhelming..all sorts of emotions...as I get ready for this life-changing event on 11/19/15.

I hope to get to know y'all better as we make this journey together!

[mduffield 252]

Hi everyone! I had Vsg surgery last January, in Mexico. Fabulous experience and doing really well! I hit my goal by July/aug and an sitting about 10lbs under now. This journey will literally consume your life for a year ( as it needs to!) I just feel now I'm able to put my focus elsewhere and just "live" always have my goals in the back of my mind though. ( hydration, calorie intake, exercise!)

I went from a size 18 to a 4. I can run miles, I feel great! This journey is worth every hard day it took to get here. I live locally in the Seattle area!

[Jenny82 6]

Hi all, I had my surgery 11/12/15. I got my sleeve done at nwwls. They were awesome. I live in granite falls wa. Excited to be a healthier mom and wife!

[Fantod 4]

Hello, fellow Seattlites! I don't have a date yet, but am jumping through each pre-op "hoop" and thinking over my choices. VSG seems to be a good option, and the folks at Northwest Weight Loss Surgery have been very helpful. I saw the dietitian on Monday, and will have my psych intake just before Christmas.

I already had my upper endoscopy, and had to postpone thoughts of surgery to deal with the three bleeding ulcers I did not know I had. No more oral Toradol for me! :-)

I am enjoying reading everybody's stories, and getting a solid "heads up" on all the possible issues I can face. Many thanks!

[Gigirg 20]

December 16th at Swedish in Issaquah for me

[PamInWA 21]

I haven't been on here for a while so hope everyone is doing well post-op (or pre-op). Just an update - I was sleeved 8/31 and I'm down 60 pounds as of today. Really I have about 75 to go but I'll be thrilled if I lose another 60. I've doing good on eating and Vitamins, trying really hard on Water, and not doing enough exercise but my energy seems good. I'm losing a little hair but I'm not bald yet! I'm happy with where I am so far but feel impatient when I see stories from people who have reached their goal. But I know I can do it too - just need to avoid sliding back into old high-carb habits. Happy holidays!

[h0llyberry 2]

I'm getting sleeved at Puget Sound Surgical Center by Dr. Harris on 2/1/16. I'm super nervous! Reading everyone's experience has helped tho. I have 120 lbs to lose.