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Thanks for the info. I heard Dr.Suh was really good as well. In fact I heard the two choices for the Corona program are either Crown Bariatric with Dr. Suh or Pacific Bariatric that I previously mentioned. Three weeks is what I've been hearing concerning the referral. I have attended the Pacific Bariatric Seminar and have completed all their paperwork. They're just now waiting for Kaiser to send them the referral and then I can get started on their process. I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Man...your story is very encouraging.... especially for someone like me waiting to be sleeved. Great Job! And good job chronicling your journey. That's great to see. Keep up the great work.

That's an awesome accomplishment. Congrats!

That's an amazing accomplishment!!! Congrats to you. I can't wait to start competiting in events like this. That's very cool

Pacific Bariatric Surgical Medical Group is located in San Diego. They perform their prodedures at Scripps Mercy Hospital and have been designated as a "Center of Excellence". There are four surgeons that are part of the program who have conducted on almost 20,000 bariatric surgeries. I was very impressed when my mom had the Gastric Bypass with them. And I will definitely keep you posted on how the appointment goes on Tuesday.

Nice!!!! That's an awesome NSV!!!

That's awesome. Congratulations to you! And I really like the term "released", it shows empowerment. Keep up the great job. Thanks for sharing.

Hope you don't mind me peeking in the Powder Room, but I would have to agree with Nate. If your relationship is not the best right now, the Sleeve itself will not make things better. I think both of you have to be committed to making things better now. Having said that....as I've been reading on this board....there seems to be an underlying theme of break ups and/or divorces after a person has WLS. I personally feel this is primarily due to the person who receives WLS no longer settling in their current relationship if their unhappy, especially as you become open to new options and your horizons have been broadened. I certainly hope that you find happiness.... whether in your current relationship or not. You must take care of yourself first. Thanks for sharing your story.

Awesome Story. Very detailed. You should be a journalist. Thanks for sharing.

LOL... Hilarious!!!! Whatever stops the pain right?

I am still pre-op and have already told my immediately family, some of my friends, and even a few of my work peers ...oh and also my boss since I am going be off work for a little bit. Everyone has been very supportive. I am a district manager and I plan on telling the associates that work for me as well. Why not, they're going to ask anyway. Personally, I don't think it's anything to hide or be ashamed of and I feel that's how some people treat it. It's my opinion that the sleeve is a life changing procedure that can help a person achieve "long term" health. Also, I think it's ridiculous to have the "Star Jones" effect. Star Jones started dropping weight super fast, after years of struggling with her weight. Every time she was asked if she had WLS she would give one of her lawyer answers like "I'm am working hard to move my health into the right direction." Which doesn't say no, but also doesn't answer the questions. IMHO it made her look ridiculous. If she would have just said yes, and I did it to save my life people would have just accepted it and moved on. Although I understand that it's a personal choice to reveal your surgery to others or not. If someone ask whether or not I had the surgery, I will simply said yes.... I had the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy and it saved my life. And to me...that takes courage... . and that's something to be very proud of.

Congratulations to you! That has to feel good! Great Job and good luck to you in your continued journey.

Hey Mzluvee..I am right there with ya! I am so anxious to finish these appointments and finally know when I can get the surgery. Hopefully someone with experience from the corona area can come in here and give some insight. I finish my options class a couple weeks ago and my medical interview with Dr. Osano is this coming tuesday. I will let you know how that goes. I am hoping to be referred to Pacific Bariatric. My mom had surgery with PBSMG a couple years ago she's doing awesome.

Congrats! That's an amazing accomplishment.

That's amazing! Congrats on the sleeve success! Another motivating factor for me in getting sleeved as well. Can't wait for a new life.

Congrats on your surgery date. Good luck

Congrats to you! That's awesome.

Congratulations! That's definitely a NSV for both you and your husband. A longer healthier life! That's awesome. Thanks for sharing!

Interesting Topic. I brought this up before in another forum not too long ago, but I really do think it's all about pre-WLS relationship happiness and ... Options. Let's just face it.... in the world we live in... if you're obese and do not like how you feel or look, people often settle with the options that are in front of them. However, as you lose weight those insecurities began to decipate and you become confident, and begin to feel good about yourself inside and out...so you attract more.... thereby expanding the amount of Options you have. So if you're unhappy in your relationship, and you have more Options after you lost weight, you're probably going to take the opportunity to go with the other options, if their current situation is not ideal. However, I think that if you made a committment like marriage, you should work hard to maintain that committment, before simply giving into your "other" options. Just my take on it.

Good luck to you!

That's hilarious! I can totally understand that. It must be a head trip to not be hungry at all, yet feel like youre missing out because the dogs got the left overs. Lol.... Thanks for sharing

Congrats! Can't wait until I get my surgery date. A new you is ahead! Again....congrats.

Wow...what an accomplishment in only 7 weeks. Congrats!

That's an amazing weight loss. Keep up the great job!

Congrats to you. Seems like you're almost to goal. Great Job!