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10/29/2026

🍂🍁 Fall Back, Not Your Healthy Habits! 🍁🍂

As we turn our clocks back this weekend, let’s remember to keep moving forward with our health! 🧡

✨ A few healthy habits to fall into this season:
🥗 Nourish your body with wholesome foods.
💧 Stay hydrated throughout the day.
🚶‍♀️ Keep moving, even if it’s just a brisk walk.
😴 Prioritize quality sleep.
🧘‍♀️ Make time for self-care and stress relief.
🍎 Choose progress over perfection.

Shorter days are the perfect reminder to slow down, recharge, and take care of YOU! 🍂 Your health is worth investing in every season. ❤️

Fall back on the clock, but never fall back on your health! 💪🍁

10/22/2026

💙 Bariatric Surgery Reminder: Don’t Skip Your Follow-Up Appointments! 💙

Your bariatric journey doesn’t end after surgery — follow-up care is a vital part of your long-term success! 🩺✨

📅 Please remember to schedule and keep your post-op appointments, even when you’re feeling great!

It’s easy to think that if you’re losing weight, feeling good, and not having any concerns, you don’t need to come in. But feeling well doesn’t always mean everything is on track.

Regular follow-up appointments help your bariatric care team:
✅ Monitor your weight loss and overall health
✅ Check nutritional status and vitamin levels
✅ Ensure you’re getting the nutrients your body needs
✅ Identify potential concerns before symptoms develop
✅ Support your long-term health and weight maintenance

💡 Don’t wait until something feels wrong to check in! These appointments are about prevention, accountability, education, and making sure you continue to thrive — not just addressing problems when they arise.

Your health is worth the follow-up! 💙 If you’re overdue for an appointment, consider this your friendly reminder to reach out and get scheduled.

📲 Call your bariatric team today to schedule your next post-op visit!

10/15/2026

🥩🥚🌱 PROTEIN: Can you get too much of a good thing?

Protein is essential for maintaining muscle, strength, and healthy aging. But with protein shakes, bars, and high-protein diets everywhere, it’s worth asking: Are we getting more protein than we actually need?

Here’s what to keep in mind:

💪 Protein helps maintain muscle and supports recovery.

⚖️ More isn’t always better. Excess protein can add unnecessary calories and may crowd out fiber-rich foods, fruits, and vegetables.

❤️ The source matters! Beans, lentils, fish, eggs, nuts, and yogurt offer great options. Diets high in processed meats, such as bacon and sausage, come with additional health concerns.

The takeaway? Focus on getting enough protein, choosing quality sources, and eating a balanced diet—not simply chasing higher numbers.

Healthy aging is about balance, not extremes!

💬 What do you think? Are we too focused on protein these days?

10/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s TREO Foundation Walk — No One Left Behind! 💙

It was wonderful to come together as a community to support obesity care, advocacy, and ongoing research. What a meaningful reminder that no one should have to navigate this journey alone.

Thank you for showing up, supporting one another, and helping raise awareness. Together, we are stronger! 💪

📸 Please share your pictures from the walk in the comments! We’d love to see your favorite moments and memories. 💙

09/24/2026

2 Days Left! Please join our team — UW Center for Weight Loss — as we walk together and fundraise for the ASMBS Foundation!
Join our team! https://fundraise.treofoundation.org/teams/7635
Event Details
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Warren G. Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Meet at is W5. Central Loop/Community Gardens.

Cost: Free to join — everyone is welcome!!
Can’t make it in person?
No worries! You can still join our team virtually from anywhere. Walk, run, or simply participate in whatever way works for you and show your support for the obesity community.

09/17/2026

If you haven't yet! Please join our team — UW Center for Weight Loss — as we walk together and fundraise for the ASMBS Foundation!

Join our team! https://fundraise.treofoundation.org/teams/7635

Event Details
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Warren G. Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Cost: Free to join — everyone is welcome!!

Can’t make it in person?
No worries! You can still join our team virtually from anywhere. Walk, run, or simply participate in whatever way works for you and show your support for the obesity community.
🥰🚶🏼‍♀️🚶🏼‍♂️🚶🏽

09/10/2026

We are excited to participate in this year’s Walk from Obesity on Saturday, September 26, 2026!

No One Left Behind! 💙
This year’s event is hosted by the Washington State ASMBS Chapter and BariNation. The Walk from Obesity is an important initiative that raises awareness about obesity, promotes access to evidence-based obesity treatment, and supports efforts to advance obesity research.

Please join our team — UW Center for Weight Loss — as we walk together and fundraise for the ASMBS Foundation!

📅 Event Details
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Warren G. Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Cost: Free to join — everyone is welcome!

🌎 Can’t make it in person?
No worries! You can still join our team virtually from anywhere. Walk, run, or simply participate in whatever way works for you and show your support for the obesity community.

📸 Share your Walk from Obesity photos with us! Please post a picture of your walk on our webpage so we can celebrate everyone participating, near and far.

Let’s come together to support our patients, raise awareness, promote better understanding and treatment of obesity, and help advance obesity research.

No One Left Behind! 💙

We can’t wait to walk with you!

08/13/2026

We’re so excited to welcome Melanie Lendell, MA, LMH, back to lead the conversation at our next Non-Surgical Weight Loss Support Group on September 9th! 💙

If you haven’t registered yet, we’d love to have you join us! Please register for the UW Weight Loss Support Group here:
https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJElceCspj8vHdGDQl8RWT_8II4cSegxupkO

We’re looking forward to a wonderful and supportive conversation with Melanie and hope to see you there!

Please note: Our support groups are closed groups for UW Center for Weight Loss patients only.

07/30/2026

If you haven't already, please register for the UW Bariatric Surgery Support Group! Looking forward to a wonderful conversation with Melanie Lendell, MA LMHC.

https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJItceGgqT8tEt3BiEABNus2kF-bFUa8B_HJ

06/25/2026

🌞Some of the biggest healthy summer trends in 2026 that are sustainable habits to fit everyday life: 🌿

This summer, keep it simple:
✅ Move more outdoors — walk, hike, bike, or play a sport
✅ Enjoy fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables 🍉🍓🥗
✅ Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water 💧
✅ Fit in short workouts whenever you can 🏃‍♀️
✅ Prioritize quality sleep 😴
✅ Take time to relax and enjoy nature 🌳
Small healthy habits can make a big difference. Here's to a happy, active, and healthy summer! ☀️💚

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Tuesday	8am - 5pm
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Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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