Acceber12 5 Posted May 13, 2016 Hello! New to this site, and scheduled for my first consult with the surgeon on Monday. I was wondering if there were any others in the Seattle or PNW area? Also, I was wondering if anyone knew of any in-person WLS meetups or support groups in the Seattle area that they would recommend? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Munstersfan207 11 Posted May 13, 2016 Hi there. I'm a little south of Tacoma. I have been wondering the same about support groups. I am post op and was sleeved on Feb. 10. Good luck with with your consult on Monday!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Acceber12 5 Posted May 13, 2016 Thank you, @@Munstersfan207! And congrats on your surgery! Do you love it? Any regrets? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Munstersfan207 11 Posted May 13, 2016 I absolutely LOVE my sleeve and have NO regrets at all. I know most say they wish they had done it sooner, but I think my timing is exactly when it needed to happen. I needed all the time it took before considering surgery to slowly cut down on the junk food and soda/diet soda to make changes necessary for me and my family. I and my ex husband are diabetics (I am no longer because of wls) so our kids have an even greater risk of being diabetic later in life. It was all worth it and as a result I had a lot less to lose as far as weight, and now an even more amazing chance to keep it off! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Acceber12 5 Posted May 13, 2016 That's great to hear! Congrats again Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommy Joe 113 Posted May 14, 2016 Hey Tacoma Munstersfan and Acceber12 I'm in Auburn. Having my mini bypass end of June.. We should set up a get together Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kooky1 96 Posted May 14, 2016 I am in Kent. Had surgery two weeks ago. I have searched for groups, but I wasn't very successful in finding one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Acceber12 5 Posted May 14, 2016 That's kinda a bummer. I was hoping to find a meetup, but no dice. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommy Joe 113 Posted May 14, 2016 Well we can start one or at least get together the three of us! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Acceber12 5 Posted May 14, 2016 Awesome! Hopefully I'll get the green light on Monday from the surgeon saying I'm a good candidate for the sleeve/WLS Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Munstersfan207 11 Posted June 21, 2016 Acceber12...how did your appt go with your surgeon in May? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soccergirl09 52 Posted June 29, 2016 Me! I'm in Pullman area Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
debd80 41 Posted June 29, 2016 Port Orchard! It's an hour west of Seattle Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Camber 30 Posted June 29, 2016 I'm in the Fife/Tacoma area. Dr. Srikanth has a monthly support group for his patients in Federal Way. A group of are meeting in July in Federal Way if anyone would like to join! Most of us have been sleeved recently but any WLS at any stage would be welcome. There is an RNY and someone preop as well. Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marrse 30 Posted August 7, 2016 I'm starting my journey next week. I'm on Whidbey Island. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites