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Thanks for that lovely information about some tests that were taken in the last twelve months can be used. What insurance company/hospital do you have? I will see if that can happen when I get to that point. I start my classes on June 12th. So it should be around my third class that my lab work should be done which is June 26th or so.

How much weight did you lose pre op? Thanks for your response. What was some of the things you did to lose the weight? Currently I am writing everything down that I am eating, drinking, and doing as far as exercise goes. Any tips on dealing with emotional eating?

I am curious to see how many people are going to that facility! I would like to know if anyone have any experience with the surgeons there. I start my first class on June 12th. The first of 12. I am really excited! I am trying to get a feel for the process at this facility. Does anyone have any input?

Hey there. I am in the same situation as you. My aunt had the surgery, although I am not sure which one. She had three surgeries and went for the fourth and died. The one thing I do know is that she didn't follow the doctor's orders and developed complications from the last one. The difference is I don't smoke or drink and I tend to do a lot of research prior to making a decision. I would recommend for you to read, different sites, look at their forums, and then decide if the surgery is for you. I have decided to do the surgery. I am taking proactive steps prior to my first information session at Kaiser on Tuesday. There is an abundance of information out there. You just need to decide if it is right for you and your health. Just remember! Always follow your doctor's advice to prevent the least amount of complications, if any.

I would like to say thank you to everyone who has responded to my blog. Your words are very encouraging. I go for my information session on May 7th and I am anxiously waiting. I have started logging my food intake. I have noticed that since I am writing everything down, it makes me more cautious about what I am putting in my mouth. I have a coworker who is going through the same process except she has already started her classes. I plan on starting my classes after I come back from vacation. I am also logging my feelings for the day at the end of the day to give me an idea of what is truly going on emotionally. It looks like my insurance company is going to cover the procedure which is awsome. I am trying to mentally prepare myself for the necessary steps prior to having to take them. I would like to know does anyone have any suggestions on protein shakes, vitamins (pill or liquid form), and support groups in Los Angeles, CA. I read some where that it would be a good idea to go to support groups to help with the emotional aspect of overeating. What does everyone think?

Hello everyone. I am in the process of considering the gastric sleeve operation. Originally when I first thought about the surgery when I was at my biggest weight, I was terrified because I had an aunt who passed after having several similar surgeries. So I was against it then. Now, I have a new outlook on the situation and figured that this just may be the best thing for me. Currently, I am diabetic, have high blood pressure and cholesterol, ashmatic, have allergies and sinus issues, among other medical issues. My mother had all of those problems along with renal failure, and poor circulation. I had vowed that I wasn't going to end up like my mother but I have all of her medical conditions with the exception of the poor circulation and renal failure. Although, I almost had renal failure when I had my hysterectomy because of a complication. At my biggest weight, I weighed in at 289. Last year I lost 30lbs but have gained some of that back. Prior to last year, I was at 250lbs and I had gotten down to 232. But now I am at 247. I would like to be able to lose the weight and keep it off forever. My motivation has not been the greatest. Especially when I get depressed, bored, or any other type of emotion where I tend to turn to food for comfort. My goal is to become a bodybuilder or a fitness model. I would like to be able to go back to how I was in high school where I was in a weightlifting club and took second place in the competition. I have four sons and one grandson. I would like to be healthy to be able to spend time with all of them and the other grandchild that will come in September of this year. I am tired of the aches and pains that I feel and the problems with breathing when I have to run or walk fast. I believe once I lose the weight, my self-esteem will increase and I will be able to accomplish so much more in my life. My goal is to get off all of my medications or at least be down to 2 or 3 at the most besides my vitamins. Currently I am researching about the vitamins and foods that I will be able to eat. I have read that most people have opted to take their vitamins in liquid form rather than taking a pill. I have also read that people have been doing the protein shakes. I would like to get a better understanding of the procedure and any advise from other members. A part of me is scared because of my past history with surgeries. Also because I don't want a lot of extra skin after the surgery. I am looking into how to prevent that from happening. I would like to be able to wear a bikini one day without the shame and embarrassment. I have been given the referral from my doctor to participate in the Options program at Kaiser, which is the Bariatric surgery department. I go for my information session on 5/7/13. So I am anxiously awaiting and look forward to learning more at this meeting. I have decided that I will start the actuall classes after I return from my vacation because i don't want to start and then have to miss two weeks of classes and will have to make them up. Yesterday, I started logging everything that I eat. I was reading that this is going to be necessary during the 12 weeks of classes. I am trying to get into the habit of doing it now because I know it is usually hard for me to stick to things and I need to get into the habit now. I will also be logging my exercise. Before I stopped exercising, I was logging every exercise I was doing. Once I start back, this too will be a part of my log. This is my first entry and hope to be able to continue on with my journey. Wish me the best of luck on my journey!