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Looking good!

You look great!

Hi Kaiser So Cal Sleevers:) I'm from so cal, as so cal as you can get;) Just starting this process. Found out Options class for KP members in San Diego County is 24 weeks. Also, I was told I need to show proof that I've attempted at least/min of a 3 month supervised diet in the past 10 years. Any other KP sleevers had to do this? I did weightwatchers back in 2004 online for way over 3 months with the point system thing, but I don't know how to get proof I did it, it was all online. I also did a supervised phentermine prescription/diet with a weight loss "clinic" but they're not sure they can give me any documentation because the girl at the front deskntol me they probably sent my file to storage:/ Sheesh!

I'm a rookie, just decided a couple of months ago that I am interested in getting the surgery after batteling with weight most of my adult life. My biggest motivator is my mom, she had the surgery about 11 years ago. She weighed about 250 at the time, she's 5'2. About a year out of the surgery she went down to 130, she looked great. She now fluctuates between 140-150, but still looks great. Her type two diabetes is well managed still, she no longer takes/needs the meds and sleep apnea gone. So the fact that she has been so successful with this surgery is very encouraging. I hope her story encourages some others on here as well, when looking at the long term impacts of the surgery:) Like I said I'm a newbie just now starting the journey. I see my primary care physician tomorrow to talk about general health issues and I'm going to bring up surgery. I'm praying all goes well and I'll have a positive post to follow. My current stats: 35 years young 5'1 and weigh...226 (wow never have admitted that before). Also I have Kaiser Permanente So Cal (specifically San Diego) so I'm hoping that's not a bad thing? I'm so glad I found this place!!!

Thanks ladies, I just joined the so cal sleeve group. So my doctor's appointment went well, a lot better than I had imagined. For some reason I thought I was going to have to beg and plead, but my PCP was so understanding and said it sounds like a good idea. She has two other patients who've had the procedure and been successful. I have Kaiser so she asked me to call Positive Choice and they are mailing me a packet. After that I go to a seminar about the surgery and then I can sign up for the Options program. Does anyone know if my PCP has to do anything else? She said she won't need to see me until after the surgery, I thought I would be checking in with her before then

You look great so far, very inspiring! Thanks for posting your results so far:)