Rob Portinga

MN native now in PNW. Hiking, cooking, a bit of gaming here and there. Obesity advocate and bias-buster.

[Rob Portinga @mcnee]

For those who can't make it to Rob's Saturday's Celebration of Life Service, please join us on Zoom

June 11 03:00 PM PST

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 819 3130 6041

Passcode: 61122

[Obesity Medicine Association @OMAsocial]

By creating an inclusive environment, we can build a better world free of weight bias. Every patient deserves to be treated with dignity and respect — from the moment they walk in the door to the second they walk out. - Joe Naglowski, @ObesityAction
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[Rob Portinga @mcnee]

I got checked in at hospital just in time, the tablet you check in at is now stuck.

[Rob Portinga @mcnee]

@LuthienIRL tanks :>
It'll probably be sometime Thursday that I get out of ICU, but will post updates when I'm able.

[Rob Portinga @mcnee]

24 hours to go

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@YoniFreedhoff I'll keep my mouth closed about it for a small cut!

[Rob Portinga @mcnee]

going live now! https://t.co/rziieSQ8pf - my last cooking stream before surgery.. come hang out in the kitchen, bring your own spork!

[Rob Portinga @mcnee]

Hey, we're about to play with our food! Come join me live, like, right now! https://t.co/aYpcqbEpT7

[Rob Portinga @mcnee]

tonight's stream will be my last one for awhile cause of surgery... gonna try some chicken mole tacos.. will be around 5:30pm Pacific.. https://t.co/rziieSQ8pf

[Rob Portinga @mcnee]

13 years ago today I had my gastric bypass surgery. 5 Days from now... aortic valve replacement. Tax deadlines seem to be the LEAST of my April worries.

[Rob Portinga @mcnee]

My sister, a breast cancer survivor, mother of special needs twins (born at 25 weeks, 21 years ago), has self-published a book on managing fears and pursuing goals.. Fearless Action - https://t.co/nk8KFNTwXX

[Rob Portinga @mcnee]

Tomorrow is my last day of work for.. a while. on top of training someone to fill in while I'm recovering, I'm also transitioning to an entirely new position. Been a heck of a "last week"

[Rob Portinga @mcnee]

@ChristleNwora @neonsquidbooks hmmm.. I'm going in next week... might be nice to read during recovery :>

[Rob Portinga @mcnee]

@trichesfaucons asparagus tastes like eating sticks

[Rob Portinga @mcnee]

@arghavan_salles Now I feel dumb, the word that tripped up almost my entire 3rd grade class was "been"

[Rob Portinga @mcnee]

@AnneWheaton @Steve_Stunning yea, I'll second that. Started following you via Wil, but keep doing so because of the bright light you bring to an often dark spot of the 'net.

[Rob Portinga @mcnee]

the next week or so is full of milestones... 8th will be 13years post bariatric surgery, 13th is 1 year with current employer and surgery date for valve replacement... alllll sorts of fun.

[Rob Portinga @mcnee]

Hey, we're about to play with our food! Come join me live, like, right now! https://t.co/aYpcqbEpT7

[Rob Portinga @mcnee]

@AdamJRAjr yea, date is set. April 13.

[Rob Portinga @mcnee]

Last week found out I need aoritic valve replacement... too stunned at time to come up with questions. Cardiologist is now on vaca for next 2 weeks. Any of my doc friends out here have suggestions for resources for me to learn more about this while I wait?

[Rob Portinga @mcnee]

Ok, things are getting real here