New from So Calif

[Katie713 423]

I'm a newbie fresh out of Southern California. It's a crazy weather day!!

I've just entered Kaiser's pre-op program (12 weeks) with the intention of having sleeve surgery. I am excited to finally be facing this challenge to be healthier and thinner and hopefully to increase my longevitiy. My BMI was 54 this summer and is now 53 after losing 14 pounds using Weight Watchers over the past six weeks. Apparently the once a week classes at Kaiser go back and forth between the behavioral specialist and a dietician. The behavioural specialist was awesome and next week I meet the dietician.

I know there are so many components to this endeavor, one of the biggest being mental attitude and dealing with the emotions that will be a part of this journey. At this stage, I feel very positive and very motivated to make this a reality for me.

Look forward to meeting many of you...from what I can see this is a fantastic website!!

Katie

[Yukon Kara 34]

Hi!

New on here too. I will be having surgery in just under three weeks.

Good luck to you!

Kara

[courtines 6]

Welcome to both of you! There are a bunch of awesome, knowledgeable and supportive people here. It has been incredibly helpful for me.

[angelica 0]

Hello Katie713, welcome Iam also new, surgery date Oct 10 I also did Kaiser Option plan finish back in May......

[Lisa :) 231]

Welcome!! I'm pretty new here too. I'm also in So Cal and will be having my surgery on Nov 9th at Torrance Memorial. Good luck and I look forward to hearing how you all do In your journey!!

[Lisa :) 231]

Welcome!! I'm pretty new here too. I'm also in So Cal and will be having my surgery on Nov 9th at Torrance Memorial. Good luck and I look forward to hearing how you all do in your journey!!

[Tippy2us 11]

Welcome! I"m from So. Cal too. Had my surgery on June 27th and couldn't be happier!

[iegal 460]

Hello to all of you from So Calif;

Whole lot of us on this site from SoCal area with sleeves...or waiting to be sleeved that get together once a month for that extra support. Plus, putting a face to these musings and watching a fellow sleever shrink is great.

If you ever want to tag along and join us - event is almost always held at a public location and you are always welcome to bring a friend or spouse too, drop me a note. The encouragement I receive is tremendous. I only hope I can encourage others on their WL journey as much as my support group as been there for me.

I love my sleeve.

[GetInMyBelly 80]

I'm in so cal. Oct 28th is my sleeve... :0)

[Katie713 423]

Thanks for the welcome everyone!

Week 2 of the Options program. I meet the head of the bariatric department for my first one on one consultation tomorrow followed by the first class with the dietician. Staying in my point range with Weight Watchers....I can see how easy it is to stray off program, but I held in there. Hit the market last night to make sure my cupboards and fridge have the RIGHT foods for success!

There are some interesting and wonderful people in my Options group I am looking forward to getting to know over the next few months.

I will finish this program in mid-December. After that I suppose I will be waiting to hear when my surgery will be scheduled. Hopefully I don't have to wait too long.

I'll have to get my ticker installed....so I can track my weight loss.

Talk to you soon.

Katie