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OMG! I thought I was the only one on this boat. After I told my mother she not only gave me the same sermon, she promised to make me thin with natural herbs and remedies before my surgery date. She calls me almost everyday to ask if Im taking those teas she gave me and if I've walked. I tell her that if it as that easy I would have lots the weight long time ago. I have to stop her before she tells me horror stories she heard about bariatric surgery. My sisters are not very supportive either, well with the exception of one of the three. They say that since I told them, their lives have been disturb. They want me to try on my own. Since my surgery is not only another 4 months I decided not to talk about it and maybe they'll forget. This is the very reason why I joined this support group. So, unfortunately sometimes the family could be the least supportive group. They worry too much, I think.

Well, I guess this is where my journey begins. I am 38 years old, I am a mother of 3 and have struggled with weight for my entire adult life. On January 2010 I began to consider the wls. On May, after my baby was no longer nursing I decided to make an appointment with my general practicioner at Kaiser La Palma, to address my weight problems. I finally got in to see my doctor on July 11, 2011. My doctor explained that in order to be a cAndidate for the surgery referral I had to be 40% BMI or have medical problems related to obesity. The nurse was order to measure my height and to take my weight. 5'2 220 lbs 40%BMI This measurements put me righ at 40% BMI...For time first time I felt happy about the numbers on the scale. LOL The Dr. immediately sent our the referreal, gave me and EKG and ordered tons of lab work and a Sleep Apnea test . She recommended that lower my calorie intake and try to lose some weight before the surgery. she talked as if it was a set deal. I couldn't belief how quickly everything started moving. My EKG was great! Vitamin D was at 7-- started on 50,000 iu weekly My husband and I went to my Bariatric Orientation on 8/11/11, it was in this orientation where we found out about the SLEEVE. It didn't take us long to determine that this is the surgery that is right for me. When I discovered that I had a Vit D deficiency, i became concern about the malabsorption with bariatric surgery. Revisited Dr. on 8/29/11 weight in at 216 lbs. by now my Vit D was up to 32. On 9/12/11 I had my sleep apnea test, still waiting for the results. Today I weight in at 212 lbs, total down 8 lbs. On 9/20/11 I have an appointment with the options dr. on 10/3/11 I begin the options classes, once a week for the following 12 weeks. I DONT KNOW WHEN THEY WILL TELL ME THAT I HAVE BEEN APPROVED. I KNOW IS A PREREQUISITE TO DO THE 12 CLASSES, BUT DOES THIS MEAN I HAVE BEEN APPROVED? WHEN WILL MY SURGERY TAKE PLACE?