Shravan Panyam posted on: 10/5/12 2:01 pm  Irvine, CA

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Always a good question.  I couldn't have done it without a local consignment store that carried predominately plus size clothes.  I also didn't buy a lot; just what would get me through a week's worth of clothes.  Consignment stores always seem to have jeans and black pants so after I was done with a size, I took the pants back to consign and used store credit to get the next lower size. 

You really won't need to buy new until you are at or very close to goal.  Really no need to buy expensive clothes that you might only fit in for a month or two.  Save the Retail Therapy for goal. =)

I live in the SF Bay Area and a place I used (and still visit from time-to-time) is called "All the More to Love" located in Alameda.  Search the internet, including Yelp, for consignment stores near you.

Kimberlee

OH support group leader

Hi Ms Shell.  After getting the referral from my PCP can I be denied ? My BMI 39 and I have a fatty liver  

Hello CA Board,

East Bay Bariatric is an independent peer support group that meets the 3rd Saturday of every month at the San Leandro Hospital.  No need to register, just show up.  Doesn't matter the type of surgery you had/having or what medical group; we really are open to all patients.  See you this Saturday:

Date: Saturday, December 15, 2012
Times: Pre-op/Newbies from 1:15-1:45 p.m.; general mtg from 2-3:30 p.m.
Location: Education Center, San Leandro Hospital (behind the ER), 13855 East 14th Street, San Leandro, CA 94578.

Please bring any WLS-related magazines or products to share with others.  I have a ton of samples from Click to distribute.  Bring water and a shaker to try during the meeting.  Maybe bring some paper cups to share with others.

Security note: skip entering the hospital through the main lobby because if you enter that way, you'll need extra time to go through a security check-in.  Instead, park behind the ER and enter the Education Center through the center's door right off that parking lot.

Thank you for being a part of this support group,

Kimberlee

I heard back from the San Jose group leader - definitely no San Jose meeting this month. Sorry! Most people just were not able to attend. We should be up and running in January, and of course I'll let you know.

Larra