Helen of LaCroix

Hi, I'm in LA and considering VSG. I have my first appointment... in an hour! Looking for others in LA to connect with.

Hi, thanks so much for the feedback!

Hi, I'm Veronica. I am 32, 5'7 and currently weigh 255 (BMI: 39.somthing). This is the heaviest I've ever been and at 32, I can actually feel it now; its a bit scary. I recently went through a break up and when I tried to get back on the horse and started hiking again, I noticed how sore all my joints were. I wake up and I'm sore. I worry this is going to get in the way of my weightloss process, WLS or other. I'm here because I'm considering WLS/VSG and have Kaiser and in insurance provider. I'v been perusing forums, Instagram, and YouTube vlogs for the last couple weeks and haven't really found much on the process for Kaiser. I realize everyone's plans are different but I was hoping to find someone close in age, insurance and location to share this journey with. My first appointment is scheduled for 12/8/17. Its a "physical" and I'm hoping they'll give me a referral. I have a general idea of the hoops I'll have to jump through to make this happen. I guess my questions are: 1. I'm a hair under the limit to be considered without a second diagnosis (I don't think I suffer from any of the listed illnesses). Do people ever put on a couple pounds to cross that threshold? is that a thing? 2. There is a weight loss plan leading up to the surgery, right? Does anyone know if my starting weight is taken into account for approval or the weight I'm at after the 6 months of weigh ins? I know these are all questions for my doctor, and I will definitely ask them in two weeks at my appointment but I'm anxious and like to be entirely prepared. Thanks!

Thanks for the reaponses everyone!! I’m in Los Angeles; my appointment is (today!!) at the Sunset branch in a couple hours. I’m a bit nervous about getting this process started. Seems like a lot of stress but I’m ready to start jumping through all the hoops. I went to bed last night at 257 and woke up at 255.1 which puts my BMI at 39 Ugh! Soooooo close! Looks like I’ll be layering up and eating a big breakfast. I’ve been really careful to eat more all week. It’s so weird, I’ve never in my love had to try to gain weigh. I thought it would be satisfying but I’m reality it was just a pain in the ass. Anyway, wish me luck!