Puget Sound Surgical Center

I have been researching Lap Band Surgery for quite some time. My research continually brings me back to PSSC. I still have many questions and would like to talk to others who have had the surgery. Not all of my questions have been answered and like anyone thinking about any sort of surgery I have my hesitations as well.

I am aware of the support group that meets in the Stevens Hospital Cafeteria on the last Tuesday of each month, I am looking for online groups via yahoo or other avenues that I can either chat or post questions to boards since I can’t always make evening meetings.

I am leaning strongly towards the surgery for my health and to spend quality time with my son with out having to watch his activities from the “sidelines”, however, in order to truly make the right decision for myself I am wanting to get more information.

I have my appointments scheduled in the next week with the surgeon, and the nutritionist, so I am taking the necessary steps to move forward.

At the same time I am in the process of working with and collecting medical records for my insurance company. I have time to look at all the information to ensure that this is right for me.

Any and all information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks so much!

Kasey

We had our first committee meeting this week.  Anyone who wishes to participate should contact our office.  We are planning for the walk to be at the end of September.  Anyone struggling with obesity should come and lend their support.

Regards,

Peter Billing

When is it time for a fill ? The reason I ask this, is because now that I have been feeling all the signs, I finally bit the bullet and went in for the fill.

Funny how subtle it is. Hunger … suddenly it bothers me when other people are eating.  Taking a risk, eating some bread, and it goes down without a problem…danger signs for sure..  so today, I went in and Joy gave me some happy juice… we will see how the next couple of days go… and hopefully a few lbs will go away…!!

Denise

Hello everyone,

We hope the new website and blog will create greater communication and community for those who are in our program.  If you have a question that you want me to answer, you are welcome to use this site or send me an email.  Our other staff are also open to questions, so don’t be afraid to ask.

Most of you who have been with us for the past 2 years have seen the tremendous growth to the program.  As the program grows we want to maintain that personal touch that you have seen.  We are open to hear any concerns you may have and if you have ideas for solutions, that would be appreciated as well.  Periodically, you will be receiving updates regarding new services at PSSC.  This site will be an opportunity to exchange ideas and hear about upcoming events/news.

Many of you know we have an office and program in Bellingham.  Our office is located next to the Bellwether Hotel at the Harbor in Bellingham.  It has many of the components that you see in our Edmonds office.  Cincy Tobiason, RN is our nurse coordinator there.  We also provide dietary and psychological support locally and of course provide a place to have gastric band adjustments.  We are doing our surgeries at Pacific Rim Outpatient Surgery Center next to St Joseph Hospital.  If you know people in B’ham who are wanting weight loss surgery, I hope they would consider coming to PSSC.

I want to let you know about the Walk from Obesity march this September.  This is to help create awareness about obesity by raising support for education and research.  You can go to the website at walkfromobesity.com to learn more.  We will need lots of volunteers to make this successful and those who are interested in helping will need to let us know soon.  We are putting together a committee in May.

I hope to hear from many of you soon.  It has been a wonderful experience seeing you get your life back.  I never imagined that with one operation that we could treat so many diseases.  More importantly many of you are doing things that you never could imagine doing.  I am glad to be a participant with you in that. 

Take care,

Peter Billing MD

Hi everyone, I see we now have about 8 people in here, let me know if you find or receive this post ?

Denise