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Dreaming_of_thin    1

Dreaming_of_thin
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It was a little bit of a letdown. The info session was for all types of weight management programs so the info wasn't specific to bariatric surgery. Also, the whole process will take the entire year. I was so hoping there would be some kind of fast track. Anyways, the info session for the bariatric surgery will be May 6th. That'll be the big,min formative one. I'm still excited just wish it were sooner. I want out of this wheelchair!

Jess, hope they can get you scheduled for the May info session!

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Jessmarie514    0

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I am!! I am scheduled for the orientation on May 6th!! I will see you there!!! Oh I am so excited!

The whole takes a year thing is scary, I am wondering if it is a year before surgery or a year after the surgery and all of the counseling. Although I did talk with the other lady Sally on this wall and she said it took her about a year as well!!

I hate your in a wheel chair! Stay strong and positive, we will get there!

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Dreaming_of_thin    1

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I'm so excited that I finally get to meet you on the 6th! We'll both stay strong and get through this together! It's a year from orientation, I think. I hate that time frame but at least we're on our way. Baby steps. Hope we have classes together, too.

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Dreaming_of_thin    1

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So Jess,

How does being on an outer island work? Kaiser flies you in for the day? Transportation, food? All that stuff?

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Jessmarie514    0

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Hey! Yes, they fly me in from Kauai and take care of transportation. Usually I go right back, but I know my classes I may be there longer (because they are trying to group a few together) 1 behavior, 1 exercise and 1 diet class. I'm so anxious! I hope we get classes together!

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norcaligirl    4

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Aloha Wahine! I am on Maui and have done orientation and now have the GB orientation in May. My question is about loosing weight before surgery. I am a BMI of 38 with chronic pain and autoimmune disease. I am going on a trip in a month so really being restrictive on my diet as we all know those mainland flights are really uncomfortable when you are fat. I already walk 10,000 to 18,000 steps daily with work. Can you loose too much weight and not qualify? I do have a documented seven year history of obesity and up and down weight with Kaiser. Any info would be super helpful.

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