jenakaela

I jog 20min, zumba, 30min yoga, kickboxing, 6mi walk, squats, and butt exercises 6days a week. I don't have a specific routine, everyday except Sundays I get in 60-90min of any of those exercises. I'm 8wks post-op I've been clear for all exercises and foods.

@Jessica anything and everything counts! I try not to over do it because exercising take a lot from us because we're consuming so little at a time. So its a learning process for me to take it easy both in exercising and eating lol. My eyes and mouth are way too big for my little tummy at times, but slowly we'll all get the hang of it.

Hi Kimi...how are? Its been so long...how is your progress coming along? Recovery was amazingly easier than I thought.

I've lost a total of 66lbs...35lbs preop and 31lbs postop.

That's AWESOME that you're losing wt now. The doctors like to see that because it gives them a sense that you're serious about wls. I could have had my surgery sooner, but I had gained wt over Christmas and New yrs. I went from 316 to 322. And that's when I told myself that its now or never and starting on Jan 3rd I went from 322 to 287 on the day of surgery 4/9/13 and today I'm at 256 with a goal of 235 by 7/10/13 at my 3mos post-op appt. Each time I challenge myself...it gets easier by the day, but some days I just can't get anything down so I pray and slowly my appetite starts to come back. You'll see when you're on the other side that each individual is unique in their own way with wls.

Total time from start to surgery day for me was 5mos, but its different for everyone. I have no comorbidities, thankfully! My suggestion is to workout as much as you can preop and get yourself into an exercise routine no matter how big/small. It will help tremendously with the recovery process. I walked 1.59mi 10days after surgery...it wasn't easy, but I did it. Now I'm 256lbs and jogging 20min nonstop 5days a week and walking 5-6mi 2days a week. Feel free to ask me any questions you have and hopefully I can help in any way possible. Lota

Hahahaha...oops I forgot that part lol. After my psych eval it was a waiting game because I had met with Dr Chu on 12/19/12 and i had to lose 26lbs before i can get a surgery date and my psych eval was on 2/5/13. They have a list of how the process should go, but I think its dependent on the individual because I was not suppose to have my psych eval until I am 5lbs within my surgery wt. and I was nowhere near that number.

Hello there...which Dr are you going with. I'm 7wks 3days post-op and I went with Dr Chu. She's amazing! No complications...healing really well and doing great. Can pretty much tolerate any kinds of foods.

HW: 322 DOS: 287(4/9/13) CW: 262 1st day of summer I want to weigh: 250

Less than 4wks to go! Super excited. Sent from my DROID using VST

My surgery is tomorrow morning and I just bought sugar free Jello, pudding, fudge pops, popsicles, plain Greek yogurt, and bananas for my Protein Shakes. I figured that should be enough to hold me over at least for this week. I'll be on full liquids for 2wks post-op until I'm cleared for soft phase. Fortunately I haven't been nervous or anything...why?...I'm not sure. I was more freaked out about preop appt, I guess I'm just ready to get it done. Best of luck to you and praying for a speedy and healthy recovery for you.

I'm a Kaiser member as well here in nor cal (Fremont Kaiser). I'm having my surgery tomorrow with Dr Chu...she's amazing! I'm first in line check in time is 6am. My process took a total of 5 mos from surgeon orientation to surgery day. Congrats to those of you who have been sleeved and for those of us that are on our way. Best of luck to all.

Good luck to all of you...you're all getting sleeved on my birthday! Awesome Sent from my DROID using VST

Good luck to you as well. Sent from my DROID using VST

I've been married for almost 19yrs our girls are 17, 15, and 12. They've been my motivation throughout this process and I'm so grateful for that. Sent from my DROID using VST

I agree I'm with Kaiser Fremont and I haven't heard of the 2wk preop diet either. My surgery is April 9th and preop appt Thurs 3/21. Sent from my DROID using VST

You're doing really good before you know you've reached your goal. I've been following the 1200 cal plan that's in your binder and doing lots of cardio like zumba p90 kenpo, couch 2 5k 3x a wk, and I've also done a crash diet that consist of 1 protein shake in the morning, water throughout the day and salad however you like for dinner before 8pm. I lost 10lbs in 5 days. I had to make the changes now and since then my husband and 3 daughters have been following right behind me lol. Its been an awesome journey so far. Oh yea before I forget I drink 80-120 ounces of water everyday. You'll pee like a horse but its worth it. I also use mio, and dasani drops to flavor my water only 20-40 oz though and the rest are straight water. Sent from my DROID using VST

Hi Rebeca...if you're worried about your bmi going under 40 after losing the required 10%, no worries. Kaiser will except your highest wt with bmi of 40+ no comorbidities or 35 with comorbidities within 12mos of weigh in. I'll use myself as an example, I have no comorbidities, my wt on record was 316 bmi 46-47 12/19/12, highest wt not on record 322 1/3/13, currently I weigh 287 bmi 42, if I weigh 260 bmi 38 at preop appt or day of surgery, I'll still have surgery because Kaiser accepts your highest wt that qualified you to begin with. I think the qualification process is the same for all Kaiser members across the board, whether you're an out of pocket member or through employment. I also read that your pcp is not supportive of your decision...that's not kool. You should consider looking into getting another pcp. I found that for me personally, the more supporters you have the better off you are. I didn't tell very many people about my surgery, but for sure when I'm post-op, if I'm asked I have no problems with sharing my journey. I hope the above information is helpful and if you have any questions feel free to ask me. Lota

Lol...sorry SeriouslyChange I just seen your profile. How are you doing since your surgery?

Have you had surgery yet? Mine is on April 9th and preop appt this Thursday and I'll find out the time I need to check in for surgery.