Classes

[It's about Me 142]

Just completed week 8 of my Options classes through Kaiser. Four more weeks and I will be finished with that. Then just waiting for the referral....already have the medical clearance, just seems like it has taken so long.

[Mattymatt 491]

Yes, the process does feel like an eternity. I remember when I got my surgical clearance and a surgery date I finally felt like the end is in sight. But remember that the challenge comes when you do the *very* restrictive two week, pre-op diet. I start mine on February 26th for a surgery date of March 12th. Those two weeks will be the challenge.

[orionburn 1,024]

On the other side I think many are thankful for having the extended period of time to get ready for WLS. The mental aspect of it is much bigger than you think. I had to do a 6 month program and yes, it did seem to take forever. And then when it was time to actually schedule the surgery it was like "holy crap I can't believe it's here already." I would love to see statistics that show whether or not people going through a prolonged waiting period (i.e. taking classes) are more successful long term in their weight loss.