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Hello,

I am a 33 year old male and I live in Riverside, Ca. I've been lurking on here for while, reading very insightful posts, and gaining a lot of knowledge. I am a District Manager for a well known retailer and it certainly takes most of my time and attention. This year I've decided to make myself the #1 priority and give myself the needed attention as well. I am in the Kaiser Options program in Corona and actually just finished my final class today. :) I am very excited, but also the whole concept of getting the sleeve certainly cemented today after finishing my final class. I have my Medical Interview Appointment on 7/10/2012 which will determine if I am referred for the surgery. Having said all that.... I am very happy to be a part of this forum and looking forward to gaining even more knowledge as I continue this journey.

Hope you all are doing well in your journeys!

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Welcome! I live downtown Chicago. I'm 3 weeks out and in the middle of my first stall. Because of this forum, I know not to freak out and just stay on track. There is so much knowledge here so you are in the right place!!

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Hello,

I am a 33 year old male and I live in Riverside, Ca. I've been lurking on here for while, reading very insightful posts, and gaining a lot of knowledge. I am a District Manager for a well known retailer and it certainly takes most of my time and attention. This year I've decided to make myself the #1 priority and give myself the needed attention as well. I am in the Kaiser Options program in Corona and actually just finished my final class today. :) I am very excited, but also the whole concept of getting the sleeve certainly cemented today after finishing my final class. I have my Medical Interview Appointment on 7/10/2012 which will determine if I am referred for the surgery. Having said all that.... I am very happy to be a part of this forum and looking forward to gaining even more knowledge as I continue this journey.

Hope you all are doing well in your journeys!

Hello SML welcome to VST! I'm glad you have joined in the conversation, I'm sure as you go along your journey you will find being open has many benefits. Getting and receiving support will help you so much as you reach all of your many goals.

I'm in Sacramento, so I'm not too far from you! I also know there is a SoCal support group here so check the Groups page to find it. They do meet ups and are a very good group of people. :) Chime in a lot and of course if you ever need anything, I'm always happy to assist. All the best to you!!

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I give myself the needed attention.

SML 1997

welcome, welcome

we all deserve that special attention, so good for you for acting on it

see you've been doing your homework, looking around the boards getting good info ;)

hope to see you soon in Sleeveland

good luck

kathy

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Welcome! Please let me know if I can assist you in any way. I'm 5 1/2 months out and down 85 lbs post op. :-) LilMissDiva above is an inspiration to us all! You'll find SO many helpful and knowledgable people here. Being a part of this forum has helped me so much in this process. Keep us posted as you progress!

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Congrats on your decision. I am also a Kaiser pt and they make you go through a bunch if appts but they have a good program to help you through so you will be successful. I have my appt with the doc on Monday. I've been to dietary, behavioral health and exercise classes. I'm ready to get thus surgery scheduled!! There is so much great info on this - so welcome!!

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I'm new here too, and have been lurking also, lol. My sleeve is in 2 days, YES June 26. Good luck to you on your new start in life!

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Hello SML welcome to VST! I'm glad you have joined in the conversation, I'm sure as you go along your journey you will find being open has many benefits. Getting and receiving support will help you so much as you reach all of your many goals.

I'm in Sacramento, so I'm not too far from you! I also know there is a SoCal support group here so check the Groups page to find it. They do meet ups and are a very good group of people. :) Chime in a lot and of course if you ever need anything, I'm always happy to assist. All the best to you!!

Thanks LilMissDiva for the welcome. Your story is very inspirational. :)

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Thanks all for your welcome. I feel blessed just being a part of this community. Good luck to you all!

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Welcome! Please let me know if I can assist you in any way. I'm 5 1/2 months out and down 85 lbs post op. :-) LilMissDiva above is an inspiration to us all! You'll find SO many helpful and knowledgable people here. Being a part of this forum has helped me so much in this process. Keep us posted as you progress!

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Congrats on your decision. I am also a Kaiser pt and they make you go through a bunch if appts but they have a good program to help you through so you will be successful. I have my appt with the doc on Monday. I've been to dietary, behavioral health and exercise classes. I'm ready to get thus surgery scheduled!! There is so much great info on this - so welcome!!

I'm new here too, and have been lurking also, lol. My sleeve is in 2 days, YES June 26. Good luck to you on your new start in life!

Thanks all for your welcome. I feel blessed just being a part of this community. Good luck to you all!

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SML1997, I am right there with you. I just finished my Options classes in Corona a week before you did. I have my medical interview on the 20th, and just stucking in limbo until then. I am pretty confident that I won't have anything to worry about but of course it's that not knowing part that bugs :unsure: but what can you do? Please let us know how your appointment goes, always good to have someone going through the same process as I am.

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