Update- 4 years post sleeve…read more Absolutely phenomenal from the initial meeting to now, 4 years later. My husband, myself and my husband's mother have all had gastric sleeves done with Dr. Billings. His bedside manner is wonderful. The price is high (paid out of pocket) but you get what you pay for - we literally bought ourselves more LIFE. More TIME. More ENERGY. More MENTAL SPACE (not having to worry about everything I put in my mouth). It sounds drastic- cutting out 70% of your stomach, but honestly it reset our bodies to experience fullness in a completely new way. I could always eat a little "more" before. I'd be "full" but seemed to have a second stomach or sugar/desserts. Now the experience of fullness is completely different. It's dramatic and intense- no more insane cravings to binge or mental fixation on the next diet craze. We had kids late, at 38 and 41, and I can chase after my toddler without feeling winded. I don't feel like a constant failure for eating carbs. The only food I can't tolerate that I could pre-sleeve is dairy milk. All meats, nuts, raw veggies, etc are fine. A lot of people have negative bias against gastric sleeves because they know someone who did it a decade or more ago and it "didn't work" long term. I'm here to say the technology has improved dramatically. I believe it's going to be incredibly common in the US in the next 10 years and will be solution to the obesity epidemic for those of us who were raised by the 50 billion dollar diet industry. Note- I'm not a fan of ideal protein, the low calorie nutritional program they have- I did it 4x at other places before getting sleeved. Always gained the weight back after the program ended and I was starving while doing it. After being sleeved, I no longer have to worry about food. I yo-yo dieted for 27 years (since I was 10 years-old). I was always 30-60lbs overweight, not huge but mentally the load was insane. To be honest, the recovery was fairly simple. Easier than my C-section when I was fat. Pain was only bad days 1 and 2. I lost 100lbs and have effortlessly kept it off for 4 years, I am 43 years-old and even had baby #2 after surgery. The 29lbs I gained during this time pregnancy fell off effortlessly in 6 weeks postpartum. When I was fat I gained 60lbs and only lost 10lbs afterwards (my baby was 10lbs so I held onto the extra 50 lb weight gain post baby #1). I can't say enough good things about Dr. Billings and his team when it comes to gastric sleeve surgery.

Type of Care: Dr. Billing will try and sell you on magic, but it really is up to you whether you…read moreare successful or not. You will need to be your own advocate because once your surgery is complete, they will no longer try to make the process efficient nor pleasant. Care quality: Disorganized and incompetent. If they tell you one thing, please get a second opinion. If they schedule you for something, always confirm before you leave your home because they may not have sent orders, or they may cancel on you when you've already left your house or even arrived in office. If you have pre-existing medical conditions, do not fully trust Dr. Billings to have read your chart. Always consult a primary care physician before taking his advice. (Example: Inaccurate liver scans in their office - only a liver biopsy will be accurate, so don't pay extra for this service when they ask.) Office experience: Atrocious. The most disorganized bunch of newbies that you will ever experience. Check every insurance claim they send in for you. Double check it, in fact. They are in it for the money, purely. You are a number to them, so don't expect care or compassion. Every step of the way will need to be up to your own legwork. They hire inexperienced, incompetent staff and it's because they pocket their millions and don't invest in a great team of employees.

I'm giving 1 extra star because of the success my bff has found here. It seems like the level of…read moreCS you get depends on how well-liked you are. I've gotten very little support from the app (that is broken, by their own admission), I've been told no to have an appointment with the doctor. My best friend had to download recipes from the old app. I have followed the diet, eating white fish (but I did misunderstand and ate hamachi). When I stalled and reached out, it was handled negatively, without good information. If it wasn't for my bff who had been through this before, I wouldn't have known what to do on a stall. I have tried googling, but there is a lot of info out there and trying to figure out what is right for this diet has been difficult. I lost 20 or so pounds, but the caloric intake is so low, I don't think it had much to do with the "drops."

The worst customer service EVER!! I have been waiting for my "shipment" for quite some time now…read more They have given me two separate tracking numbers, but one was after it was delivered and the package was missing, and the other was the day the package was to be delivered. Needless to say, both packages mysteriously disappeared. I have emailed daily for someone to call me, but no call/reply. I'm really thinking this is some kind of scam. Who would send out packages worth $1,757 without insurance????

Wow, there are some scathing reviews of this company. I will tell you the truth I have also had…read moresome ups and downs with American Laser Skincare in the past. I will focus on the positive and stay in the here and now. I paid over $5,000.00 for hair removal and skin care procedures. I paid it all upfront and they have honored my contract and number of treatments. The rules have change over the two years of treatment but I am told we will finish the course. Fair enough. My FULL BODY HAIR REMOVAL has been a real challenge. They use to use a different laser which I won't dwell on, just be thankful they have a new laser that works very well. It use to take two days for treatment and very painful. Now half the time and I can really see results. Pain is much less. Satisfied. Staff: I was seen Downtown Seattle for most of my treatments and the turn over with staff and management was extremely high. The Lynnwood office is much more stable. The staff is FRIENDLY and PROFESSIONAL. That says a lot coming from me and my background. Satisfied. Would I recommend the Lynnwood location for full body hair removal? YES Pay upfront if you can. Be diligent with scheduling appointments Show up on time, maybe a little early Be patient, this is going to try you but you can get there Be friendly and professional and it will work out

I was skeptical regarding any laser hair removal service - especially after reading all of the…read morehorror stories that people call reviews. I thought I would post my story for any of you out there that care. I have been going to the Lynnwood American Skincare location since October of 2012. I am a 31 year old female that had been suffering with an abundance of unwanted facial hair since I was 15yo or so. Due to my insecurities I didn't talk to anyone about it when I was younger and continued to suffer silently well into adult hood. I tried several things to rid myself of the unwanted hair - waxing, plucking, using an epilator...... yeah ouch!..... all failed. So everyday before I left my house I had to shave...... This year for an early Christmas present my parents offered to pay for laser hair removal and ordered me to make an appointment! LOL - I had tried to do this before, but had, had a awful consultation experience with another location or was it this one, under different management - not really sure! This time meeting with the girls at American Laser Skincare in Lynnwood, WA was a completely different experience. I found ALL of them to be pleasant, caring and great at what they do. All of them have been very supportive of my whining about the process... Face it... it's a laser - IT HURTS!! but there effective ways to make it tolerable. :) By my 3rd treatment (one a month for 10 treatments), I had at least a 75% visible, reduction (if not more) in the treatment area - which for what I was growing, is a HUGE amount. i no longer have to shave EVERY time I leave the house. No longer do I care, or have to check..... The freedom from the mirror and confidence these wonderful ladies have given to me is priceless. For all of you naysayers out there - this is my story and experience - this doesn't mean that ever person is going to have great results. In 2 weeks I go back for my 5th treatment out of 10 and was told at my last treatment that they are getting in a new laser machine and it is the Cadillac of lasers..... Can't wait to see if its gives even better results then I have been getting. Fingers crossed - I have a few stubborn hairs! Hope you found this helpful!! PS. My remarks to those of you who have posted negative reviews: If you've had a bad experience with these people or the process, maybe you should reevaluate your expectations and thought process. This is a service and these women seem to do their absolute best to make it work for everyone. ohh and if you have paid for a service(s) and been going here for YEARS..... then it can't be as bad as you are making it out to be or you would go somewhere else and forget about the money.... DUH!! Oh and appointments can be hard to come by because its a great service, in a great location with wonderful people!!! If you have an issue with them informing you about other services, get over it - this is a business and it is in their job description to up-sell. How do you think repeat business is earned?? They have asked me at some point during every treatment, if I am interested in getting (fill in the blank treatment) and I am thankful for the info but it has never been a hard sell or filled with pressure. It's just information.... like calling your cable company and them asking if you want premium channels - its part of the job. Finally - Please oh please, could every company I purchase a service from follow company policy and not cut corners to make a buck! These are procedures done to your BODY, wouldn't you want the people conducting the procedures to follow policy to make it as safe as possible for you??

Love this place ! Good workout for your body . Trust me you will challenge yourself every day !…read more My favorite one is Saturday))) the people there are nice and friendly and every class we like one team working it together! Highly recommend at least to try one week ;-)

What a great morning workout! Brief and intense; a focused regimen that challenged me at a…read morereasonably insane pace! My abs will be thanking me tomorrow and I'm surprisingly happy about that. Thanks, Tony!!!

I really enjoyed Katie's talk, and CD's her daily e-mails of encouragement have been great. She…read moregives so much of herself and sincerly believes that you can do it to, maybe even more than I believe in myself. She is not just hypnosis but she gives you tips on just everyday food tips. Thanks

My mom introduced me to Living Lite after she took a year long class with Katie. I attended several…read moreof the 3 hour classes that are very reasonably priced, and found that it really helped me with my weight loss struggle. Katie addresses concerns of the people attending the class, it's not just her speaking and trying to sell you things you don't need. The hypnosis isn't magic, but it really helps you get on track and stay on track. She has CD's for sale at the mini classes and they are really great, and not just for weight loss either. I have CD's for procrastination, stress and a few just for weight loss. After listening to the CD's every night and sometimes during my lunch break, I was able to drop 30 pounds. The CD's helped me want to exercise and to stay away from those foods that were always so hard to give up. I'm not to my goal yet, but with Katie's help I am on my way! Give it a try, you'll be pleasantly surprised!

Cascadia Medical Weight Loss and Nutrition has changed my life. Kristen Novey has helped me create…read morenew sustainable habits that enabled me to lose 75lbs. Her expansive knowledge on metabolic health and her care for her patients is unmatched. At every turn she has been there through this process and I am so grateful.

Working with Kristen has had a huge impact on my health. I didn't have a large amount of weight to…read morelose, but the number on the scale was trending in the wrong direction and those extra pounds were wreaking havoc. My cholesterol was high and not being treated aggressively enough. My A1C was approaching an unhealthy range. A few more years/pounds and I would have likely had some serious issues to contend with. Not only have I lost those stubborn pounds, I have done so in a safe and healthy way by following her guidance. Kristen is teaching me how to incorporate good nutrition and healthy habits into my daily life in a way that is sustainable and totally doable. She is knowledgable, passionate about her work, and there every step of the way to ensure I meet my goals. I am very greatful to have found her.

Weight Watchers changed my life! what made it work with WW? With the reset of points every day,…read morebad days didn't matter so much, because every day you have the ability to start fresh with those reset points. The coaches at in person and virtual workshops helped me stay focused. Finally, being able to get a free month because you invite other people... that was the icing! I highly recommend both WW and the Lynnwood location.

I wrote my first review of this Weight Watchers location over a year ago. I wanted to update this…read moreand say that I never thought it would happen, but I lost 50 pounds and made my goal weight within 8 months of joining! Not only that, I have now kept that weight off successfully for a year. My eating habits have changed somewhat, but I am NEVER hungry! I love the ideas and tips of how to succeed we get while at meetings and weigh-ins on a weekly basis. The staff, coaches, and fellow members here are SUPER! The app we can use on our phone makes shopping so much easier, and I love all the recipes available on the site! I HIGHLY recommend this program!!! (Also, its location next to a Fred Meyer is great so I can shop after the meeting!)

I was a little hesitant at first, but after talking with Dana Sharfenberg I knew I was in great…read morehands! She spent a good 1 1/2 going over every aspect of the procedures and was legitimately concerned about my health. Very few times I have met such a person that is so very thoughtful and thorough in their work. I think they are doing awesome work for people in need and I will recommend my friends and family to this business. Thank you Dana and Mo!

I want to share my unfortunate experience about dealing with Innovative Mens Clinic in Lynnwood:…read more I had low energy all the time, and decided to go with this clinic that is close to my house: Dr. Dijulio recommended me a testosterone replacement therapy in August 2021. They provided me with 6 months of testosterone for $1500 after the first 6 months I went back and I paid another $1500, Back in July 2022 weeks before I was going to run out, I called the office, I emailed the office multiple times trying to get a refill before running out of testosterone...... Well they never replied and never called back, so I decided to show up at the clinic, when I showed up I told him I needed to get a refill, Maurice, the office person offer me to provide me an entire year of testosterone for $2,500 instead of paying two payments of $1500, and I accepted it: They also offered me to get me Phntermine to loose weight, for another $400 more, to which I accepted, They ran my card and I left, 2 weeks later I'm still waiting for the refill to show up at my door, so I decide to call the pharmacy to ask for the Phentermine, the pharmacy tells me they dont have any prescription orders for me, So I called the clinic to get an ETA on the testosterone and to cancel the Phentermine prescription since they never sent it to the pharmacy, to my surprise: Maurice couldn't even find my transaction, he couldn't even find the order, I showed him my receipt up in person to prove that I did pay $2500 and another $400 for the phentermine, I told him I wanted to cancel the phentermine and to order the testosterone and he told me that Dr Washington was going to talk to me and I said OK. This time the Dr tried to pull a fast one on me: he's like: "unfortunately we no longer order the testosterone for patients, Im going to give you a prescription so you can get the testosterone on your own" and I asked him what about my $2,500? He's like "oh, thats just the service fee from getting you the prescription, we no longer pay for the testosterone" I said: Why Maurice offered me to cover an etire years worth for $2500? And he is like "He made a mistake" then he is like: "I'll tell you what: I'll give you the phentermine for free and I will give you the prescription for the testosterone it will be cheaper if you buy it yourself". WTF? I told him look Dr, I'm not playing here: I was promised a years worth of testosterone for $2500 thats what I want honored, I dont want free stuff, as amatter of fact I dont want the phentermine and I want a refund of those $400 or I'll have an attorrney talk to you? He quickly said: "No, no I'll get you the testosterone" to which I was like Mhhhh? Is he doing something illegal here? Because as soon I mention attorney, his demeanor changed and quickly wanted to be friendly! Anyways I left agreeing that he will send the a years worth of Testsoterone and refund of $400. Well 3 weeks later I still didnt receive a refund of the $400 so I had to do a charge back on that, the testosterone finally showed up at my house. BUT GUESS WHAT? Sneaky Dr Washington only ordered 4 months worth: I only got 30 doses total, 2 doses per week thats only 4 months. (check picture attached) I think Dr Washington thought I wasnt going to say anything or do anything about it, but now that I have all the documentation with me, he will now hear from an attorney shortly.