Hi Angie, I'm Julie. I moved to Nampa almost a year ago after fifteen years in Portland OR. I had a biliopancreatic diversion with Dr. Emma Patterson three years ago this week! I've found Nampa to be a delightful place to live, it's not as rural as I thought it might be, and the people are friendly. If they'd build us a good bookstore (ala Borders or such) and a Target, I'd probably never have to go to Boise again! LOL Sorry I can't provide any doctor info, I hear there's a good bariatric surgeon in Boise, but because he doesn't do the BPD (which is an older procedure that removes 2/3 of the stomach and shortens the common channel- therefore I have no pouch and do not dump) he wasn't willing to take me on as a patient unless it was a bariatric emergency. When you get settled, I'd certainly love to maybe meet up with you for coffee and to chat. I wish you a safe move and offer you a welcome to the Treasure Valley! ~Julie Lap BPD no DS 6/3/02 394/229/???

Angie, I will be in our new home around June 26th. We're in a subdivision called Celestial Village near the corner of Star Rd. & State St. I would enjoy meeting up with you. We are moving from El Cajon, which is in the San Diego County. If you'ld like, I'll email you when we're settled. Sally

Hi Sally!!! I am moving to Nampa (very close to you I believe) in about 2 weeks.. We should meet up one day!!! What do you think?? I am moving from CA where are you coming from??? Angie

Hi everyone -
I just was sent a great idea from Red Haired Girl and I had to thank her in front of all of you -
Here is part of the e-mail:

" She moves with the insouciance of someone who has always been 120 pounds, except when she stands up, when she looks a bit as if she's been fired from a slingshot. ("It's like, whoa-I'm used to going for the big lunge.")

This made me wonder if at your OH events do you ever do breakout sessions on movement. Not exercise. But movement. Teaching us how to move gracefully. It is something that many people never even think about. I do not see it discussed on the boards. With all of the changes ones body goes through after losing hundreds of pounds one probably does not have to stand up or sit down, walk or even gesture in the same manner as one did when heavy. One would probably be physically a little bit better abled to do it with more grace. If one knew how. Just a thought.

Red Haired

I thought that was a perfect class topic.
So here I am thinking - I am sure all of you have wonderful ideas out there - I would love to hear them - So I am asking the question -
What do YOU want to see at the ObesityHelp events?
We are looking at many things and would like your opinions to count in, as we are going to make these events bigger and better and what our members want to see, hear and do.
So the floor is open and I am listening...
This is your time to let us know - what you would like....

Thanks for taking the time to help us all grow stronger and better.
We are a family here and I need my brothers and sisters to help me with some fresh ideas.

If you would prefer to e-mail me:
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It's a Lifestyle,
Monica Ganz,
Director of Event and Chapters

Sally, Star is a cute little town just a bit west of where I live. I'm in Nampa ID. I'd say your best bet is Dr. Kahn in Boise as he does mostly lap. But Dr. Christian Oakley is also in Boise and terrific ... he does all types. I'm hoping he can do mine someday. You'll have to let me know when you get to Star so we can get acquainted. I'm into scrapbooking and camping over the summer break. I work at Boise State University during the regular school months and love my summers off. Good luck on your move here. Dianna