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That's so awesome. 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.

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.

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

Congrats. That's so 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!!

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!

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!!

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!!

I love Pt. Bonita! The Headlands are just so beautiful.

Thanks everyone!! Surgery was yesterday and it went really well. I'm not in much pain. I just got my first meal tray with broth and a New Whey Protein shot. If I tolerate it well then I'll get to go home in a few hours!!

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Good luck tomorrow.

You look amazing girl!

Thanks!!!

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.

Congrats!

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.

You look great!

Sounds like you're doing great! And it's awesome you have such an amazing supportive fiance.

That has been the hardest part for me, the emotional side. I thought I had prepared myself for life post surgery and I was wrong. It has been much harder than I anticipated. I am in recovery and do not drink or drug anymore been sober 10 years. Food was the last thing I could abuse. Now it is gone and I can't abuse it anymore. It has been very hard. However, my body does feel alot better just with the 35 pounds I have lost. Only 175 pounds more to go.

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Hi. I'm returning to this forum after about 7 years. I went through the process then and didn't get final approval due to being diagnosed with Crohn's around the same time. I've been off/on Weight Watchers numerous times since then and my weight keeps going up and down and the weight loss is slower now that I'm older also (45). I was also diagnosed with sleep apnea last year and I have arthritis in my hip due to congenital hip dysplasia (already had the right one replaced but would like the left to last as long as possible). So I decided to start the process again. I go see my PCP in a few weeks and I'm also attending an informational seminar at the hospital at the end of the month. I live in the Bay Area, CA and will be going through John Muir (most likely Dr. Chin) to get the VSG.