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I'm pre-op but was diagnosed with mild sleep apnea a little over a year ago. I hate wearing the cpap. But I get headaches if I don't wear it. My doc said most patients who lose 20% of their weight stop having apnea so I'm hoping and praying that's the case for me.

So awesome. Congrats!

Love it. Congrats!

I'm not sure. I know the pre-surgery info sessions are on Wed nights at 6 pm. But not sure about the support groups. I think I read somewhere it's once a month on a Sat.

You look great. Congrats.

That's awesome. Congrats.

I like the taste of Splenda the best. I also don't mind Equal. I couldn't stand Stevia but I do like Truvia and I've been trying to use that more instead of Splenda because I've heard it's more natural, though I still have Splenda when in a restaurant, at Starbucks, etc. It did take a little adjustment to get used to the different taste, but now I like it. I know some are vehemently opposed to any artificial sweeteners, but I feel like for me (a sugar addict) I think it's a better choice because I can't have "just a little bit" of the real thing.

Wow, props to you. I can't imagine drinking 7 shakes per day! Good luck with your upcoming surgery.

Congrats. That's so awesome.

Congrats. That's so exciting.

Congrats, how exciting!

Thanks. I go from El Cerrito Plaza to Montgomery. I do sometimes backtrack to Civic Center if it's crowded or I know I really need a seat that day. I don't have to rush home to pick anyone up anymore (one in college, and one walks home now) so that's nice to not have to rush. I normally get a seat in the mornings unless there are delays.

Thanks for this info. I am a legal secretary and was wondering how long I should take off. While I do sit most of the day, I also have an hour commute each way on BART to/from home to office, including 1/2 mile walk each way. I was trying to figure out how much time I should take off. I had hip surgery and took 7 weeks off, but I could have gone back after 4. That surgery is definitely a longer recovery period, but with this one I'm more worried about lacking energy due to the diet. Looks like I should consider at least 4 weeks for this. Also, not having energy and dealing with people on BART every day might push me over the edge LOL.

This is awesome! Good luck. I'm 45 and I graduated from law school in 2003 and took the bar (and didn't pass) in 2009. Now I have one off child to college and the other is 11, so I think I will take the time to study for and pass the bar. Never too late, right? You've inspired me!!

You look amazing girl!

Good luck tomorrow.

Hi. Welcome. Yes, I can walk and hike fine right now. Eventually, my left hip will get worse due to the way my socket is but eliminating pressure via weight loss will help slow that. I will definitely not wait as long with this hip as I did with the other. I want to get over to Pt. Bonita with my dogs. It's a beautiful walk and flat which I like lol.

Congrats!

Good luck!

I initially thought I'd love to get to 180 but when I checked the BMI charts that was still obese so I decided on 174 which puts me at overweight. I will reassess once I get lower and see how I look/feel.

Hi everyone. I live in the East Bay (Richmond) and work in SF. I'm going through John Muir Concord for VSG.

I'm from Richmond and work in SF. I spend every other weekend in Antioch at my bf's. I will be going through John Muir Concord for VSG. Nice to "meet" you.

Hi. I'm not your age (I'm 45) but I live in the East Bay and work in SF. I'm just beginning the process again (I went through it 7 years ago and didn't get final approval).

I have Anthem BC (California) but it's H-M-O so I'm only responsible for my surgery copay which is $250. Also, I have to pay for all of the office visit copays for the pre-surgery appointments ($25 or $40 each depending on which doctor).

Thanks!