Hi. I'm returning to this forum after about 7 years. I went through the process then and didn't get final approval due to being diagnosed with Crohn's around the same time. I've been off/on Weight Watchers numerous times since then and my weight keeps going up and down and the weight loss is slower now that I'm older also (45). I was also diagnosed with sleep apnea last year and I have arthritis in my hip due to congenital hip dysplasia (already had the right one replaced but would like the left to last as long as possible). So I decided to start the process again. I go see my PCP in a few weeks and I'm also attending an informational seminar at the hospital at the end of the month. I live in the Bay Area, CA and will be going through John Muir (most likely Dr. Chin) to get the VSG.

Welcome.

2 minutes ago, Sosewsue61 said:

Welcome.

Thanks!

Hi - I'm totally new here too! I just signed up today.

My surgery is schedules for December of this year, so I start a diet tomorrow to start losing weight before the surgery.

I used to live in the Bay Area (SF, then Oakland, then SF, 20 years total) - absolutely loved it there! If you're able to exercise, its a great place to be active. I don't know a lot about arthritis, but it sounds like it could make it difficult to do anything too high impact. Is walking/hiking doable?

6 hours ago, loey13 said:

Hi - I'm totally new here too! I just signed up today.

My surgery is schedules for December of this year, so I start a diet tomorrow to start losing weight before the surgery.

I used to live in the Bay Area (SF, then Oakland, then SF, 20 years total) - absolutely loved it there! If you're able to exercise, its a great place to be active. I don't know a lot about arthritis, but it sounds like it could make it difficult to do anything too high impact. Is walking/hiking doable?

Hi. Welcome. Yes, I can walk and hike fine right now. Eventually, my left hip will get worse due to the way my socket is but eliminating pressure via weight loss will help slow that. I will definitely not wait as long with this hip as I did with the other. I want to get over to Pt. Bonita with my dogs. It's a beautiful walk and flat which I like lol.

I love Pt. Bonita! The Headlands are just so beautiful.