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Anyone in Simi Valley or the surrounding areas who has gone through the sleeve or is planning to? Sound off!

I'm Mallory, by the way, and I am going through the Options Program with Kaiser Permanente - Woodland Hills (class starts 10/1/2015! I'm so excited), then my Surgery will take place in West L.A. I am looking to loose about 130 lbs.

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Hi Mallory,

I'm in the SFV, though my SF doc has a support group in Ventura that my wife and I frequently attend (she went through this ten years ago.) You have quite a ride in front of you!

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Yup, and looking forward to every step!

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Hi Mallory, im in Woodland Hills....getting sleeved on October 13th...how are you?

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btw i did the Options program at Woodland Hills Kaiser a few years ago and it was great, really educational. Unfortunately i didnt end up getting the surgery back then but a few years later im less than 36 hours away from it,i changed my insurance to PPO so im not doing it at kaiser but youll do great, youll learn alot during the options program...the food and exercise logs really help open your eyes about what we put in our bodies....best of luck on your journey!!!

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Thanks eddie! And neat of luck with your surgery! Keep us posted

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Are you in classes right now? Or post surgery?

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Hi fellow sleevers im inventura. I had my sleeve 7/28/15

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hey everyone! havent posted on here in a while. figured i would drop on in and say hello.

I graduated options class last week and have my surgical consult with Dr. Scott Um in West LA on 2/1/2016. getting closer and closer each day! :D how is everyone else doing out there?

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Hey @@sleevingbeauty17, I am in Granada Hills. I graduated from Woodland Hills Options in December. I have my pre-op with Dr. Kim on February 1st at West LA, and my surgery is scheduled for the 16th.

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Yay!!! Please keep me posted! I am right behind you! How long did you wait from your consult to your pre op date?

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