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Janis 18 years, 9 months ago

Hi I am Janis, I live in Cashmere. I am setting up a support group for pre and post op WLS patients in the Wenatchee Valley, you would be a welcome addition if you would like to join us. I am in the process of trying to get in touch with all the WLS patients in the area. Do you know of anyone who is considering WLS or is Post Op who might be interested in a local support group? I envision in addition to the moral support and encouragement the opportunity to sample all the bariatric food and supplement products at the group meetings. My sisters biggest post op complaint was finding palatable high protein supplements and vitamins that were actually effective. I also envision the opportunity to compare notes on Doctors who are not only educated in caring for bariatric patients in the long term but also who truly understand what we endure as morbidly obese persons, the prejudice, the mis-conceptions, the ignorance. And who are supportive of bariatric surgery for those people who really do need it. I would like to be able to direct prospective WLS patients to Doctors, Psychologists, Nutritionists, etc who are knowledgeable, skilled, empathetic and supportive of our needs in our quest for healthier bodies and happier lives. Our first meeting, very informal and casual, is this Sunday! I look forward to hearing from you. Janis Hayden

Janis 18 years, 10 months ago

Hi I am Janis, I live in Cashmere. I am interested in setting up a support group for pre and post op WLS patients in the valley, you would be a welcome addition if you would like to join me and my Sis. I am in the process of trying to get in touch with all the WLS patients in the area to see what kind of interest there might be out there. Do you know of anyone who is considering WLS or is Post Op who might be interested in a local support group? I envision in addition to the moral support and encouragement the opportunity to sample all the bariatric food and supplement products at the group meetings. My sisters biggest post op complaint was finding palatable high protein supplements and vitamins that were actually effective. I also envision the opportunity to compare notes on Doctors who are not only educated in caring for bariatric patients in the long term but also who truly understand what we endure as morbidly obese persons, the prejudice, the mis-conceptions, the ignorance. And who are supportive of bariatric surgery for those people who really do need it. I would like to be able to direct prospective WLS patients to Doctors, Psychologists, Nutritionists, etc who are knowledgeable, skilled, empathetic and supportive of our needs in our quest for healthier bodies and happier lives. I look forward to hearing from you. Janis Hayden [email protected]

Janis 18 years, 10 months ago

Hi I am Janis, I live in Cashmere. I am interested in setting up a support group for pre and post op WLS patients in the valley, you would be a welcome addition if you would like to join me and my Sis. I am in the process of trying to get in touch with all the WLS patients in the area to see what kind of interest there might be out there. Do you know of anyone who is considering WLS or is Post Op who might be interested in a local support group? I envision in addition to the moral support and encouragement the opportunity to sample all the bariatric food and supplement products at the group meetings. My sisters biggest post op complaint was finding palatable high protein supplements and vitamins that were actually effective. I also envision the opportunity to compare notes on Doctors who are not only educated in caring for bariatric patients in the long term but also who truly understand what we endure as morbidly obese persons, the prejudice, the mis-conceptions, the ignorance. And who are supportive of bariatric surgery for those people who really do need it. I would like to be able to direct prospective WLS patients to Doctors, Psychologists, Nutritionists, etc who are knowledgeable, skilled, empathetic and supportive of our needs in our quest for healthier bodies and happier lives. I look forward to hearing from you. Janis Hayden [email protected]

DebPKansas 22 years, 4 months ago

Hiya Hon....Hang in there, things are going to start getting better and better. ((((hugs)))) and smiles =))))

Katrina M. 22 years, 4 months ago

<font color=green><B> Linda wants to thank everyone for the posts of encouragement! Her surgery was almost 2 weeks ago and she is still feeling a little tired, we know how tha goes, she promises to get on the computer to update as soon as she is feeling better! Wish her well! God Bless you Linda!

Katherine H. 22 years, 4 months ago

Linda Congrats on a successful surgery. Hope your recovery goes just as well.

Katrina M. 22 years, 4 months ago

/\/\/\/\(that's me clapping)<^>(that is my still wide angel butt)haha-I am clapping because my freind Linda is safely on the other side and she goes home tomorrow. Her surgery was the 8th, and she is doing great. She had the tube and catheter out yesterday, and she had some broth today!! MM...nummy!!GOD BLESS YOU LINDA!!!!trina

Tina D. 22 years, 4 months ago

Linda,<br><br>I hope you have a speedy recovery. Good luck and god speed.

Katrina M. 22 years, 4 months ago

<^> Angel coming in for another landing....Spoke to Linda this afternoon, she is doing well. A little irritated at the nurses but otherwise feeling real good. She has walked twice today, she is sucking on the little sucker sticks with the sponge on the end (A GODSEND)and all in all doing good. She sounded good too. Welcome to the other side my friend!!! I will keep you all posted!trina

Katrina M. 22 years, 4 months ago

<^> Angel coming in for a landing.......i called the hospital to speak with Linda who is safely "ON THE OTHER SIDE" WELCOME WOMAN!! The nurse answered and was getting her up to take her for a little walk....WOOHHHOOO..GO GIRL...I will call again in a little while but I just wanted to let everyone know she is FINE!!! GOD BLESS!!!trina