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cheri325    13

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I went to my 5 hour class on July 12. They scheduled my appointment to meet with my surgeon and go over goals. Staff said start your plan now so you could show your ready. I started my new life style July 16. My appointment is August 29. I plan to have 10-15lbs off by then. The process is 4-6 months. I'm excited and nervous. Starting weight 245. I'm 5'5. I'm from California. I'm getting mine done at Richmond Kaiser. Anyone else?

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Congrats! I'm sure it has taken awhile just to get to this step. I hope find all the support you need from friends, family and virtually! I am just stalking and researching my options right now. Good luck with your first goal!

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And be sure to ask us any questions you may have. We love io have you and help you and others along the Weight Loss Superhighway. Remember you have Just. to Ask

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Good Morning I’m new here. I started the journey and life style change June 2018. I listened to what I was told To do. I’ve completed the dietician visits and exercise physiologist. I’ve completed all pre-op testing , I just got my surgery date Aug 21. I have a date for last meet with surgeon and 2 week diet prior to surgery. I’m almost there. I’ve lost 26 lbs and feeling pretty proud of my accomplishment so far. Nervous anxious and yet so excited ,,, too many emotions !! Need encouragement and support I do have family who are there for me. I’ve only told my immediate family and only my closest friends. I have not shared with coworkers. Not sure if I even want to. Although they will see a drastic change in a couple weeks as to what I consume. They know I have been eating Protein and low carb. Had anyone successfully hid this from coworkers?

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On 7/21/2018 at 3:47 AM, Jill1966 said:

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Had anyone successfully hid this from coworkers?

I have only told one trusted friend. I'm down 25.2 pounds so far, so in reality I do not think anyone has noticed. We do not normally eat together (we have to eat in shifts) so even my eating habits are still pretty much secret.

Once it is noticeable, I'll just say I have been seeing a nutritionist and exercising more.

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On 7/16/2018 at 10:46 PM, cheri325 said:

I went to my 5 hour class on July 12. They scheduled my appointment to meet with my surgeon and go over goals. Staff said start your plan now so you could show your ready. I started my new life style July 16. My appointment is August 29. I plan to have 10-15lbs off by then. The process is 4-6 months. I'm excited and nervous. Starting weight 245. I'm 5'5. I'm from California. I'm getting mine done at Richmond Kaiser. Anyone else?

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Good luck! I'm about four months into my journey, but I had to change surgeons so I really started with the current surgeon on June 29th and I'm down 25.2 pounds as of last Friday. I've been able to follow what the nutritionist is saying, cutting out fried foods, starchy veggies, fast food, and alcohol. It has been a major adjustment but I'm finally ready for the change.

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