jenakaela

Which Kaiser are you with? nor cal/so cal/other state? I'm with nor cal...Fremont Kaiser Dr Chu

April 9th Sent from my DROID using VST

You're getting sleeved on my bday...good luck. I'm April 9th 38 5'9 287 Sent from my DROID using VST

I can finally take a chill pill and start getting things in order before my surgery on April 9, 2013, exactly a week after my 39th bday. I guess this will be the best bday gift to myself . Haven't quite hit me yet, maybe as I get closer to the 9th I'll start freaking out. This online support has been my lifesaver at times and I'm thankful for that. I have read about the good, the bad, and of course the uggglllyyyy! And as we all know each individual is different, however I do look forward to major changes coming my way. I'm not expecting things to change over night, but as long as this dreadful wt comes off I'm good with that. Its not going to be easy, but I'm ready to tackle this head on. It wasn't easy losing 35lbs on my own to get my surgery date, so I certainly don't expect things to be any easier after surgery. The best thing I can take away from this experience so far is that for the first time since I was 17yrs old I can proudly say "I DID NOT USE ANY DIET pills TO LOSE 35LBS". Thank you all for the inspiring stories that will always get me through my toughest days as I continue to push forward in my journey to a HEALTHIER and HAPPIER ME. Have a great day and God Bless! Lota

Thank you all for the congrats! Sent from my DROID using VST

Prayers coming your way! Good luck

FINALLY!!!!! Surgery is set for April 9th and pre-op appt is next week 3/21...finally met my surgeon's wt goal on Friday and 4wks away from surgery. Not as nervous and scared as I thought. Maybe as I get closer I'll start feeling it. I can finall chill and get things into perspective as I patiently wait for April 9th. Lota

Here at Kaiser Nor Cal...my surgeon suggested the sleeve for me, but ultimately its my choice, went through a few things with wt history, gave me a goal wt, met with nutritionist, and coordinator who gave me instructions upon meeting my goal wt. This was all done in the same appt. When you are within 5lbs of your goal wt send in completed questionnaire and when your at goal go to your nearest Kaiser and get your wt electronically logged in and they should call you soon after with a surgery date. That's if you have completed all other necessary tests like blood work, sleep apnea if needed, EKG, and etc. Sent from my DROID using VST

I have Kaiser Nor Cal and we don't have an options program, but we do have to lose the 10% wt. I'm still bouncing from 3-5 lbs to my goal wt and its driving me nuts. Hang in there! Hoping to meet my goal by next Friday after my monthly. Sent from my DROID using VST

Good luck tomorrow... praying for a speedy and healthy recovery for you. Lota Sent from my DROID using VST

Oh my good luck girl! Hang in there, tomorrow will be your day to shine. Good luck tomorrow on your surgery and wishing you a speedy and healthy recovery. Lota

Hi Nessa its not too late to go back to school to be a nurse. I'm 38 (39 in April) I started late myself and am taking it one semester at a time (1-2 classes a semester), so I can be here for my girls my top priority. Good luck! Lota

I'm a 38yo Samoan female, married 19yrs with 3 beautiful daughters (profile pic) ages 17, 15, and 12, lived in California all my life. I'm a stay at home mom who is very active in my kids lives, 2 of my daughters play volleyball and basketball, other daughter is less athletic, but very artistic...completely the opposite of her sisters. My favorite thing right now is working out! I'm pre-op trying very hard to get myself prepped and ready for the aftermath (waiting patiently for a surgery date lol that's where the working out part comes in handy to get my mind off of the presurgery process). I love being with my husband and kids...just got back from a roadtrip visiting family in the bay area. We're a very active family despite my wt...which I know will be off the hook once 100lbs or so will eventually come off in the near future with the help of this surgery. Lota

YOU LOOK AMAZING! So much younger...I commented to my husband that your current photo looks like your the daughter to the before picture lol. Truly inspiring I can't wait for my turn and you will reach your goal in no time. Congrats on the weight loss. Lota

Hi kimkai...I'm with Nor Cal Kaiser and am also pre-op. We don't have an options class here, but each Dr does have his/her pts lose 10% before surgery. I've been a bit lazy about losing the 26lbs my Dr wants me to lose since Dec 19th. I didn't take it serious until I reached my all time hw of 322lbs on Jan 3rd and since that day I am down 29lbs. I am now 293lbs with 3 more lbs to go until I can schedule my surgery date. Yes...its hard but hang in there. You can do it and good luck! If I can help in any way let me know. Lota Sent from my DROID using VST

Its easier said than done...I'm pre-op patiently awaiting a surgery date, but I have been experimenting with pre-op diets along with a 1200 cal diet plan my doctor gave me and I've lost a total of 23lbs since Jan 3rd. I've just come off of a "crash diet" I started 5 days ago and I lost 10lbs. Don't be afraid, believe in yourself and find something to keep your mind occupied. Good luck you can do this, you're almost there. Lota

Good and wishing you a speedy and healthy recovery.

Congrats! Can't wait to be on the LOSERS BENCH alongside you all that's already there. Sent from my DROID using VST

I have my psych eval on the 5th at Fremont Kaiser and also stressing about what to say/not say. Good luck! Sent from my XT907 using VST

YAYYY...CONGRATS Kimi! Sent from my XT907 using VST

Congrats kimi! Yayyy Sent from my XT907 using VST

I'm close to the end...I have my psych eval on 2/5/13 and from there they'll call to schedule surgery(only if I lose 26lbs my Dr wants me to lose. I lost 13lbs already) and go for EKG. I'm doing it with Fremont Kaiser. I stop weighing myself because it was stressing me out. So I'm waiting anxiously for the scale on the 5th lol. SW 316 HW 322 CW 303 GW 170-180. I'm 5'9 large frame Samoan female. Sent from my XT907 using VST