sleevie.wonder

Aha! Finally someone with a filter on their mouth! And you could even hear it working. Lol

The Options classes do not have a co-payment, but I think the first orientation did have one. I won't have surgery until early next year so I am not on any liquid diet as of yet, but I'm sure it will just be stuff you buy from the store. For the actual surgery, from what I've been told with my specific insurance through Kaiser, there is only the in-patient co-payment of $200/day. And I think they want you there at least 3 days.

Yes, for So. Cal Kaiser there are 12 weeks of the "Options" classes. I am on week 3 of them. I actually had two orientations before they started though, that were required to move on to Options. Not sure if it's the same for Harbor City (I do Fontana). I am really enjoying the classes so far and I'm glad they are part of this journey. Best of luck

It's too bad they don't operate on our brains as well huh! Your tummy may be small, but will still allow you to eat the old stuff. This is the part of your journey where you start digging deep to really kick the junk food addiction. Do you have any bariatric support groups around you? Accountability helps a lot. At three weeks out I imagine the cravings are bad. But from what I've read they will subside. Please don't go back down that dark scary road! Best of luck to you!

Anyone go through Kaiser Fontana? And have surgery at St. Bernadine's?

Amazing. What an inspiration! Thank you for telling your story.

I had my appt last month and they basically sit with you and ask you questions about your weight loss attempts history, any health problems, etc. They weigh you as well. It was probably a 20 min appointment. I start Options on Fri! Best of luck xx

I'm still pre-op, but just wanted to say to not give up and to stop the self-sabotage! No one is forcefully putting chocolate and other junk in your mouth. I know it is easy to try and justify it now by saying its "only a little bit" but it adds up. You are only hurting yourself! Maybe talking with a professional will help you. They can help you dig deep to find what exactly is causing the cheating. You got 3/4 of your stomach removed, why go back as if it didn't happen? It's not even been a month! Best of luck xx

I'm still pre-op, but just have to say this thread gives me soo much hope! I sweat SO. MUCH. And always down my back as well. So not going to miss that!

That is SO cool! I'm an avid Disneyland go-er (annual pass holder) so I am insanely jealous! You look great. Keep up the good work!

That is SO cool! I'm an avid Disneyland go-er (annual pass holder) so I am insanely jealous! You look great. Keep up the good work!

Loooove your hair! That's actually my goal hair lol... An ombré bob . Congrats you look amazing!

You said Options class, so you're going thru Kaiser? Just wondering where you are having surgery

Is your heart fluttering? Because that could be a sign of low potassium/electrolytes. Maybe try a Powerade Zero or the no calorie Gatorade

Hi there! I start my first Options class on Oct 11th in Fontana Ca. Should be finished by December and hoping for a New Years surgery!

How exciting! I start my Options classes on Oct 11th in Fontana.

Are all your complications due directly from the sleeve? Genuine question. Is it because there is more room in the abdominal cavity that your other organs have more room to migrate? I'm healthy as well -- just fat -- and worry about these types of complications down the road.

1. That horrible moment when you walk by a larger window and catch your reflection. Ugh that side-view! 2. Wearing clothes that you only sort-of like, because that's all you can find that will fit. 3. Any kind of strenuous activity = a waterfall pouring off my face immediately. 4. Even showers are an exhausting chore. 5. I am only about 10 lbs from not being able to ride the rides at Disneyland anymore. It's a tight enough fit as it is. On rides like Star Tours where there is a belt that buckles across, I have to stand up, pull the belt out far, buckle it, THEN sit down and adjust. 6. Knowing that people are looking at you and all your fatness. 7. I want to enjoy sex again. My boyfriend and I used to be like rabbits, but now it's about every other month. 8. I feel bad for my boyfriend to be seen in public with me. He's 6'2" and only 170 lbs so you can imagine the weight difference. You can see the surprise on people's faces when they find out we are a couple. 9. I want to set a good example for my daughter. She starts kindergarten next year or the year after, and I would like to be smaller by then so the kids won't make fun of her mommy. 10. Being so freaking exhausted all the time on top of feeling like your brain is in a cloud all day. I feel like I am living my life on auto-pilot. I just want to enjoy life again.

Amazing! I have 150 to lose as well.

This is awesome motivation and inspiration. Thank you for sharing! Would love to see a before pic!

Big difference! I added you as a friend, hope you don't mind! We have the same height, starting weight, and goal weight. You are awesome inspiration . KUTGW!

I'm currently going through the Kaiser pre-requirements, but in So-Cal, so it may be different. In So-Cal you have to do 12 weekly classes, then all the appointments and tests on-between. From what I've heard, as soon as the ball gets rolling, it should only take about 4 months from start to surgery.

Thanks so much! I went on kaisers website and it turns out they don't have a number on file for me. Grr I'm so mad at myself! I am going to call tomorrow. Hopefully I can still get in the August classes. Do you remember what day of the week yours was?