{"id":637,"date":"2022-01-11T23:04:07","date_gmt":"2022-01-11T23:04:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devkpchl.wpengine.com\/options\/?page_id=8"},"modified":"2022-08-19T09:03:38","modified_gmt":"2022-08-19T16:03:38","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1657153017666{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;block-hero-main&#8221;][vc_column el_class=&#8221;hero-fs-content&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;hero-home-overlay&#8221;]\n<div class=\"photo-collage\">\n<div class=\"photo photo01\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInRight fadeInRight\" src=\"\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/hero-home01.webp\" alt=\"Woman in workout gear smiling\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"photo photo02\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInLeft fadeInLeft\" style=\"animation-delay: 0.75s;\" src=\"\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/hero-home02.webp\" alt=\"Woman pointing to a drawing of the sun\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"photo photo03\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInLeft fadeInLeft\" style=\"animation-delay: 1.5s;\" src=\"\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/hero-home03.webp\" alt=\"Man smiling for a selfie\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"photo photo04\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInRight fadeInRight\" style=\"animation-delay: 2.75s;\" src=\"\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/hero-home04.webp\" alt=\"Man smiling with hands on his heart width=\" height=\"1280\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"photo photo05\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInDown fadeInDown\" style=\"animation-delay: 2s;\" src=\"\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/hero-home05.webp\" alt=\"Man framing a picture frame with his fingers around his face\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"photo photo06\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeIn fadeIn\" style=\"animation-delay: 3.25s;\" src=\"\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/hero-home06.webp\" alt=\"Woman smiling and pumping fist\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"heading wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeIn fadeIn\" style=\"animation-delay: 3.75s;\">\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Options<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row local_scroll_id=&#8221;intro&#8221; el_class=&#8221;block-intro&#8221;][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-10&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h1>Metabolic and bariatric surgery preparation and support at Kaiser Permanente Southern California<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Metabolic and bariatric surgery includes a variety of surgical procedures that support weight loss and overall health improvement. Options is Kaiser Permanente\u2019s metabolic and bariatric surgery preparation and support program. It was designed with members and health care professionals to prepare you for surgery and support you long term.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"\/options\/overview\/\">Learn more about the Options program<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;block-section bg-lte-grey-half-height&#8221; local_scroll_id=&#8221;health-wellness&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"block-feature-right\">\n<div class=\"block-feature-image\"><a title=\"Learn more about before surgery\" href=\"\/options\/before-surgery\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-535\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/03\/p-before-surgery.webp\" alt=\"Woman looking down and smiling\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/03\/p-before-surgery.webp 1920w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/03\/p-before-surgery-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/03\/p-before-surgery-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/03\/p-before-surgery-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/03\/p-before-surgery-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"block-feature-content\">\n<h2>Before surgery<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you are just exploring metabolic and bariatric surgery or preparing for surgery, Kaiser Permanente is here to support you. Learn more about important considerations and explore common questions before surgery.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" title=\"Learn more about before surgery\" href=\"\/options\/before-surgery\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;block-section bg-lte-grey&#8221; local_scroll_id=&#8221;health-wellness&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"block-feature\">\n<div class=\"block-feature-image\"><a title=\"Learn more about before surgery\" href=\"\/options\/after-surgery\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-537\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/03\/p-after-surgery.webp\" alt=\"Man singing into a microphone\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/03\/p-after-surgery.webp 1920w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/03\/p-after-surgery-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/03\/p-after-surgery-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/03\/p-after-surgery-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/03\/p-after-surgery-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"block-feature-content\">\n<h2>After surgery<\/h2>\n<p>Kaiser Permanente is here to support you during recovery from surgery and long term. Learn more about the different recovery phases, nutrition, how to manage\/prevent complications, and resources available to you after surgery.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" title=\"Learn more about before surgery\" href=\"\/options\/after-surgery\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;40&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1640118549989{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"block-callout overlay\">\n<div class=\"block-callout-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-538\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/03\/callout-joy-in-movement.webp\" alt=\"Women smiling holding soccer ball\" width=\"1920\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/03\/callout-joy-in-movement.webp 1920w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/03\/callout-joy-in-movement-300x113.webp 300w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/03\/callout-joy-in-movement-1024x384.webp 1024w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/03\/callout-joy-in-movement-768x288.webp 768w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/03\/callout-joy-in-movement-1536x576.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"block-callout-content white\">\n<h2 class=\"h1\">Find <span class=\"lte-pink\">j<\/span><span class=\"lte-orange\">o<\/span><span class=\"lte-blue\">y<\/span><br \/>\nin movement<\/h2>\n<p>Regular physical activity, no matter what form it takes, can help you lose weight, make surgery safer, and improve overall well-being.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"\/options\/wellness-tools\/exercise-videos\/\">Get short and simple exercise videos<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;40&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;block-section bg-lte-grey&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Looking for more support?<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-shortcode wpex-clr\"><div class=\"resources-container four-items\">\n    <div class=\"resource-item\" role=\"article\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-wrap handout\">\n\t\t\t           <a href=\"\thttps:\/\/cl.kp.org\/content\/dam\/clinicallibrary\/scal\/mem_ed\/healthed\/options\/chl035e_1.pdf?public=true&amp;accessvia=scal_options\t\" title=\"Go to the Post-Surgery Meal Plan handout\" class=\"gtm-handout\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"resource-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/plates.jpg\" alt=\"Healthy plates of food\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"resource-content\">\n        <!--Meta for assets type -->\n                        <p class=\"meta\">Handout<\/p>\n                        <h3>\n          Post-Surgery Meal Plan        <\/h3>\n        <p>Guide for nutrition after surgery, including stage-specific guidance and quick references for caution foods, protein supplements, and vitamin and mineral supplements.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a> <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"resource-item\" role=\"article\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-wrap handout\">\n\t\t\t           <a href=\"\thttps:\/\/cl.kp.org\/content\/dam\/clinicallibrary\/scal\/mem_ed\/healthed\/options\/chl035e.pdf?public=true&amp;accessvia=scal_options\t\" title=\"Go to the Options Resource Guide handout\" class=\"gtm-handout\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"resource-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/hero-home.jpg\" alt=\"Six members smiling\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"resource-content\">\n        <!--Meta for assets type -->\n                        <p class=\"meta\">Handout<\/p>\n                        <h3>\n          Options Resource Guide        <\/h3>\n        <p><span data-teams=\"true\">The Options Resource Guide is your guide to metabolic and bariatric surgery preparation and long-term support at Kaiser Permanente.<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a> <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"resource-item\" role=\"article\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-wrap website\">\n\t\t\t           <a href=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/our-programs\/\" title=\"Go to the Center for Healthy Living Programs website\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gtm-website\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-programs.webp\" alt=\"Group therapy session\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"resource-content\">\n        <!--Meta for assets type -->\n                        <p class=\"meta\">Website<\/p>\n                        <h3>\n          Center for Healthy Living Programs        <\/h3>\n        <p>If you thrive in a group along with others working on similar goals, the Center for Healthy Living offers Kaiser Permanente members a variety of workshops online or in person (check with your local area for availability) to support you.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a> <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"resource-item\" role=\"article\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-wrap website\">\n\t\t\t           <a href=\"\/options\/options-support-group\/\" title=\"Go to the Options Support Group website\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gtm-website\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-support-group.webp\" alt=\"Man thinking\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"resource-content\">\n        <!--Meta for assets type -->\n                        <p class=\"meta\">Website<\/p>\n                        <h3>\n          Options Support Group        <\/h3>\n        <p>Join any of our support groups across Southern California.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a> <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:20px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;link-more&#8221;]<a href=\"\/options\/wellness-tools\/\">View all resources \u203a<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;40&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1642113081557{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"block-callout content-bubble\">\n<div class=\"block-callout-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-539\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/03\/callout-stories.webp\" alt=\"Man smiling\" width=\"1920\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/03\/callout-stories.webp 1920w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/03\/callout-stories-300x113.webp 300w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/03\/callout-stories-1024x384.webp 1024w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/03\/callout-stories-768x288.webp 768w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/03\/callout-stories-1536x576.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"block-callout-content\">\n<h2>Listen to stories from <span class=\"blue\">Kaiser Permanente<\/span> members who have had metabolic and bariatric surgery<\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"\/options\/member-stories\/\">Listen now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;40&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;block-section&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-offset-1 vc_col-md-10&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">What our members are saying<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-module wpex-carousel vcex-testimonials-carousel wpex-clr owl-carousel arrwstyle-slim arrwpos-abs\" data-wpex-carousel=\"{&quot;dots&quot;:&quot;true&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;slideBy&quot;:1,&quot;items&quot;:1,&quot;responsive&quot;:{&quot;0&quot;:{&quot;items&quot;:&quot;1&quot;},&quot;480&quot;:{&quot;items&quot;:1},&quot;768&quot;:{&quot;items&quot;:1},&quot;960&quot;:{&quot;items&quot;:1}}}\"><div class=\"wpex-carousel-slide\"><div class=\"testimonial-entry post-69 testimonials type-testimonials status-publish hentry entry no-media\"><div class=\"testimonial-entry-content wpex-relative wpex-boxed wpex-border-0 wpex-clr\"><span class=\"testimonial-caret wpex-absolute wpex-block wpex-w-0 wpex-h-0\"><\/span><div class=\"testimonial-entry-details testimonial-entry-text wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>\u201cIt\u2019s a tool. It\u2019s not the answer to you forever losing weight or all the weight. You really have to practice the eating and the exercising before you have the surgery and then continue it afterwards because the surgery alone is not going to do it. You have to do all that work. It\u2019s hard. People think that you took the easy way out. No, it was the hardest thing I\u2019ve ever done. Because you are changing everything: the way you eat, the way you work out.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"testimonial-entry-bottom wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-mt-20\"><div class=\"testimonial-entry-meta wpex-flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"testimonial-entry-author entry-title\">Blanca, 10 weeks after having gastric sleeve<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-slide\"><div class=\"testimonial-entry post-68 testimonials type-testimonials status-publish hentry entry no-media\"><div class=\"testimonial-entry-content wpex-relative wpex-boxed wpex-border-0 wpex-clr\"><span class=\"testimonial-caret wpex-absolute wpex-block wpex-w-0 wpex-h-0\"><\/span><div class=\"testimonial-entry-details testimonial-entry-text wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>\u201cGet moving before the surgery. Try and get moving before the surgery so it\u2019s not so hard after the surgery. You\u2019ve got to get moving or it\u2019s not going to come off.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"testimonial-entry-bottom wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-mt-20\"><div class=\"testimonial-entry-meta wpex-flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"testimonial-entry-author entry-title\">Beth, 5 years after having gastric bypass<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-slide\"><div class=\"testimonial-entry post-67 testimonials type-testimonials status-publish hentry entry no-media\"><div class=\"testimonial-entry-content wpex-relative wpex-boxed wpex-border-0 wpex-clr\"><span class=\"testimonial-caret wpex-absolute wpex-block wpex-w-0 wpex-h-0\"><\/span><div class=\"testimonial-entry-details testimonial-entry-text wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>\u201cListen to your body. When you feel that pouch is full, you stop. Period.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"testimonial-entry-bottom wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-mt-20\"><div class=\"testimonial-entry-meta wpex-flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"testimonial-entry-author entry-title\">John, 13 years after having gastric bypass<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-slide\"><div class=\"testimonial-entry post-66 testimonials type-testimonials status-publish hentry entry no-media\"><div class=\"testimonial-entry-content wpex-relative wpex-boxed wpex-border-0 wpex-clr\"><span class=\"testimonial-caret wpex-absolute wpex-block wpex-w-0 wpex-h-0\"><\/span><div class=\"testimonial-entry-details testimonial-entry-text wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>\u201cFor most of us, those first 18 months are really easy. The really hard work starts a couple years out.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"testimonial-entry-bottom wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-mt-20\"><div class=\"testimonial-entry-meta wpex-flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"testimonial-entry-author entry-title\">Lisa, 3 years after having gastric bypass<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-slide\"><div class=\"testimonial-entry post-65 testimonials type-testimonials status-publish hentry entry no-media\"><div class=\"testimonial-entry-content wpex-relative wpex-boxed wpex-border-0 wpex-clr\"><span class=\"testimonial-caret wpex-absolute wpex-block wpex-w-0 wpex-h-0\"><\/span><div class=\"testimonial-entry-details testimonial-entry-text wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>\u201cAt 6 months, I\u2019m at the point where I can eat anything that I want, so I can gain the weight [back] if I just eat everything that I want and not remember the journey I went through over the last 6 months. 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