LBoogie617

Slow motion on my end. I had mine 2/13 was in a stall for 2 weeks scale finally moved yesterday. I haven't been beating myself up about it tho, figured it was normal compared to other posts. I am down 24lbs and one size now so I'm excited about that. Still feel great about it and staying positive

I was Sleeved 2/13 two weeks tomorrow down 17lbs since surgery. So far so good no issues excited about starting soft foods tomorrow. Had my follow up Friday Dr says all is well. I'm bored with walking tho, it has never been my thing. Dr says week 3 I can start doing my aerobics n dancing again, so I'm looking forward to that. Wishing everyone the best with their journey

I'm another Kaiser patient had my surgery last week 2/13. Went thru the same thing except the 3mth supervised diet. Only money spent was the vitamins and my $100 copay, their program is great!!! Good luck with your journey...wishing you the best.

Glad ur home! Blessed you are always. God is good...I pray the rest of your recovery is smooth and your healing is fast. Thanks for sharing

Hang in there, the weight will come off. I'm sorry about the mood changes, I haven't experienced any from myself....yet. But with making a life changing decision to ur mind and body its bound to happen I'm sure. Try n stay positive...keep moving forward its gonna all be worth it in the end :-)

Hey all, I was sleeved last Monday 2/13 and i must say all in all things are going pretty smoothly. I had only 1 day of a liquid diet the day before the surgery. Monday I weighed in 304.6 and down 12lbs as of today. I was in pain after the surgery they gave me a morphine drip, was walking around the next day, no catheter during my stay. I did have problems getting all the liquids in, hospital stay was wonderful they had a sister n father come around each day to pray with you. I was sent home Wed at noon. Slept sitting up in a chair the first night, then in my bed there after. No gas issues, still working on getting all the liquids in doing pretty good with my Protein shakes. Each day is better, had BM day 4 & 6, I'm able to sleep on my side now and walked for 45 mins today 2x. Still some soreness of course, but minimal. Anyway, just an update on me n my experience I know everyone is different. I'm excited about the journey and my new life. Best wishes to everyone pre & post I can't wait to post before and after pics....stay tuned!!

And I forgot to give a S/O to my surgeon Dr. Fedorka at Kaiser Fontana in So Cal....he was awesome. I'm very pleased with him all around....he made it a point to find my son after.the surgery and speak with him personally to let him know everything went great. The whole Kaiser staff has been great but my surgery was performed at St Bernardines Hospital A+ to them as well.

Well after almost a year since my primary Dr referred me to the Options program thru Kaiser, my surgery date is finally here. I have to be at the hospital by 9am I haven't slept much by any means. I'm nervous n scared about surgery all together but feel that in the long run and grand scheme of things life will be better when its all said n done. I'm grateful to have the support of my wonderful son, my two bestfriends and family thru this. I know there r a few of us having this life changing procedure today, I do want to say to my fellow sleevers good luck, best wishes and we got this!! Positive thoughts...and thanks to those post op for all the info leading up to this day. I'll be checking in tomorrow n will let u know how it all goes

I'm with ya both tomorrow, gotta be there at 9am. My nerves are shot tho. I'm excited but very nervous. Good luck and happy Valentines's day to us :-)

Hey there everyone. I just had my pre op this past Tuesday my surgery is scheduled February 13th Monday. I'm very excited, ready for new beginnings. I'm a So Cal Kaiser patient Dr Fedorka is my surgeon. Want to wish everyone the best with their surgery, positive thoughts and a smooth recovery :-)

So I had my pre op today with Dr Fedorka @ Kaiser So Cal. He scheduled me for suregery on Monday Feb 13th 3pm!! In 6 days!!! I guess there was a cancellation otherwise it would've been 2/23/12. Funny thing is my surgery will be at the hospital I was born at . It was a new begininng then and it'll be a new one now, 37yrs later. I'm extremely excited, but very nervous about the surgery it's self. I've never had surgery before and the last time I was in a hospital was when I had my son 19yrs ago. ha ha So we'll see how it goes I'm staying prayed up about it. It is very encouraging to read all the stories and expierences on this website. There is so much information and encouragement for everyone. Although I do not post often I'll be sure to do more going forward. My stats...5'6 1/2 305lbs tdy but not for long =)

Gettin sleeved Monday 2/13...excited!! From So Cal looking forward to the journey

Thanks All, I'm excited. Good luck TeamBrown4 it's time for the losers bench to make sum room for us!!

We'll be sleeve buddies, I'm having mine done the same day. Having the same feelings as you, heck I almost talked myself out of it for while but then came to my senses ha ha. Wishing you a safe n speedy recovery.....good luck! :-)

Wonderful news, congrats!!! :-)

Awesome!! Very exciting....good luck with everything and Happy Birthday to you what a great present :-)

Hey there, I haven't lost much weight since my classes with Kaiser. They rather you did, but def can't gain. I go for my pre op with the surgeon on Feb 7th and will get my surgery date then. So I'm going to start a liquid diet Monday to try n lose a lil more weight by then. I think its normal what ur feeling and going thru. Make small changes if possible, it'll be easier.....no soda, park a lil further no snacking etc. The classes are full of info and ideas. Good luck

Awesome Biggie!! Congrats....keep up the great work

Congrats....very excited for you!! I get my surgery date Tuesday....hopefully I'll be a Jan sleever with you. Good luck!! :-)

Congrats Linda that is awesome. I'm with Kaiser So Cal going for my pre op on Tuesday should be scheduled by the end of Jan I can't wait. Keep up the great work :-)

Congrats.....very exciting!!! Great job on ur weight loss thus far

Answers.... 1. Still got 2 days...liquids only 2. 2 down only 6 to go.... 3. I know right...I heard it has been done tho 4. Just tell them you've been getting it in and wl continue to 5. Overtime at work...lol buy stuff here and there as you see a good sale 6. Yup...your going to make it work!!! 7. No cookies, you can have 1 in a few months if you must their not going anywhere 8. You'll still be you just with more energy looking and feeling great 9. Red Lobster is good....you can have veggies and fish 10. I love sushi....I want some now too!!! Your blessed to have the support!! Don't mind me just killing time here at work...enjoyed your questions...I think we all have them. Stay positive

Very excited for you....keep it up 1/18/12 is right around the corner no looking back

Hello everyone, well I'm new here! I'm a So Cal Kaiser member. Done with my Options classes which have been very informative. Saw the therapist last week (mandatory) labs have been done. Waiting to see the surgeon hopefully by next week then I will get my surgery date at that time to get sleeved. Words can not explain the excitemnet I feel for a new start and new direction in life. I'm 5'6 1/2 305lbs I have been a plus size woman my entire adult life. I'm done with the up and down diets done and tried them ALL. I'm 37 with an 18yr old son, I'm ready to enjoy life travel more & just see what the future holds. This website has been a great source of information and looks to give alot of support. While the program with Kaiser has been great, 3mths of classes and a wonderful staff I feel that acutally connecting with those who have been thru it puts it all into perspective. So anyway I should be getting sleeved sometime in February 2012...nervous but can't wait!!!

Good luck!! How exciting.....new year, new YOU