Bay Area support?

[EZL 15]

Hello everyone!

I'm very early in my journey. My surgeon let me know that I am approved for surgery and that I will get a call before Wednesday 4/10 to schedule my surgery for late April/early May. I am super excited and anxious. I would love to connect with people in my area.

Just a little background:

Height: 5'3"
HW: 271
CW: 254
SW goal: 249
Surgeon: Dr Dutta @ Fremont Kaiser

I've been on this journey since November 2017. Between now and then, I've struggled with losing my 20lb goal and as you know, life happens. Now, I'm in a better mind set and changed my habits dramatically. When I first started, I was a little frustrated and unsure if this was really for me. Fast forward to summer 2018, I was diagnosed with very mild sleep apnea (on the borderline of what is considered "normal") and in December I was told by my PCP that I was pre-diabetic and gained 8lbs. This was my major turning point. I reached out to my surgeon and updated him on all the changes I experienced - he gave me a new weight goal, set me up with the nutritionist and I took control of life again.

Fast forward to now, I can't believe I'm weeks away from starting this new journey. I still need to lose 5lbs before surgery day but I am confident I will reach that in the next 3-4 weeks. I am a Kaiser patient at the Fremont location. I would love to connect with those early in their journey, as well as, those who are further out. I have a great support system, however, they won't know the true ups and downs that I will experience in the next few months transitioning into a new chapter.

[DaleCruse 756]

I live in San Francisco & am 4+ years post gastric sleeve surgery. I'm at a very different point in my journey than you are but know that you aren't alone. Feel free to hit me up directly. Good luck!

[EZL 15]

Thank you! I'll definitely reach out with questions. Surgery is set for May 14th so the countdown begins