happymama2014

I suffer from anxiety and depression also and its hard to explain sometimes. I was feeling almost surreal like I was in a dream. I wasnt super excited or super down it was just like this is finally gonna happen and my life will finally be forever changed....WOW.

That was exactly what I was feeling and I have specific Vitamin requirements through Kaiser, couldnt find everything, had a small health scare then had a small meltdown. Decided there was WAY to much going on to get my surgery 10/2 so I changed it to 11/6. Now I wish I had not changed it, that last week has gone by so SLOW...but I do have one month to finish up things. I need to get my house in order, will updated, life insurance in order, a few more supplements, a few more Protein shakes and 2 more Vitamins. I have plenty of clothes I just need to get out what will be comfy enough to come home in and walk around the hospital...I lost my mind when I was 2 weeks out. I am hoping for more peace this time:)

Im getting a short spiky cut to hide it for the first year. This is the one I'm thinking of:)

Well after a few weeks of being totally overwhelmed I changed my date from oct 2 to nov 6 so now I'm not even an oct sleever:(

So I made it to my last appointment. The NUT required us to bring our Vitamins in. The first thing she does is look to see if we have it all and sure enough I had two of the wrong things. (Kaisers list is specific and extensive). I have spent hours and lots of $$ and made so many trips to diff places looking for the right stuff...I felt like such an idiot. I just fell apart. If I'm to stupid to figure out the pills they want me to buy how am I going to do this. I've emailed the NUT several times asking questions and I asked about the ones specific for bariatric patients and they said no. I left in tears I felt like such a failure! I was so upset I could not continue with the class. My last visit had just been wasted and I knew I had to reschedule. The NUT says maybe you should talk to the psychologist about your feelings. I was mortified! I just don't know how to get it right I changed my surgery date now from Oct 2 to Nov 6 so I can try to get myself together. I sure wish the NUT had more heart instead of saying " I have people doing it everyday " it can't be that hard:( Now my surgery isn't happening as planned because I've lost my confidence.

I did finally figure it out but I don't see any of you guys in the group? I went to forums and it says browse at top I chose to browse by name then gastric sleeve then 2014 sleevers then. Oct 2014.. None of our posts are in there so I still don't know my way around here but if you subscribe to it then you will see new posts;)

I'm going through the same feelings . I am a single mom so I worry about what ifs??

Kaiser says 1-3 days..

My dr doesn't want me to take the liquid MULTI I found specific to bariatric patients she says they font have enough of some things and other additives she doesn't like. But I may take them just the first week to get vitamins in because it just a liquid and it has calcium and protein in it too.. Found those on (celebrate vitamins) they call it ENS I think.

Just ordered a sample pack of syntax nectar Protein and samples of Celebrate vitamin/supplements. Heard good things about the nectar and crystal light.. Hoping I like it. Thinking a crystal light/ nectar drink sounds better than these THICK Protein shakes

I think adding crystal light to them might be better. I wanted to try the punch flavor with my rasberry ice crystal light:)

I have the same thoughts. I'm not married prob in part to my weight. Never felt secure even when thin, never pursued my education or my dream job... Never got to have a partner in life but I do have my wonderful son. Now I feel guilty that I couldn't do it for him any other way. What if something happens to me? How selfish ... But I have to for me so I can finally start to live and be happy !

I'm sac kaiser oct 2 2914 ... Is anyone post op now?

Which kaiser you going through ? I'm in sacramento and it's been very easy and fast . Each person has some weight to lose. I started in. May and could have had surgery in sept and that's only cuz I lost my weight really slow. Here we do orientation, meet with surgeon, nutrition class, at least one support group, one psych eval appointment, meet with RN get surgery date from her, Postop nutrition class and last visit with . I did my support group and doctors visit in the same day, i'm doing my nutrition class and my doctors visit on the same day so it's not really been much but they provide you with so much information. I can see that based on some of the people here on this website who don't get that information. I feel blessed. I tried this through Kaiser San Francisco A few years ago and it was just such a horrible experience I didn't follow through. This is been a completely positive experience now ... It was my sign that it's the right thing to do! Good luck!

I only told a few close friends and my mom . My family would gossip and I don't want that . My coworkers are all young and do cross fit and run in marathons so I'm not saying anything. I'm already losing weight and I implied I am in special diet because of high blood sugar and health problems... Which is partially not technically a lie....but I plan to say I started new medications and needed a few weeks while it adjusts. I'm only taking 1-2 weeks off vacation.

I'm oct 2nd and I'm still kind of in shock, excited, scared. Scared of complications ( I'm a single mom ) and feel a bit selfish should something happen to me... But I feel like I might get a chance to live and be happy! I have all my vitamins I'm supposed to take them to my last visit next week. ( post op nutrition ) kaiser is thorough ... But I still don't see how to get the vitamins in the first few weeks. ?? Only a few we chewable or liquid. Crushing makes tons of powder but we are taking tiny sips??. I want my vitamins and protein I want energy and to keep as much of my hair as I can

I can't find samples of unjury so I haven't tried it yet but did try muscle milk light (chocolate) which is good and the Syntrax nectar I like the latte Cappuccino flavor and caribean cooler and I got a samme of oeach to try today . the Vitamine Shop carries a few samples. The nectar a are VERY thin and drank over ice are actually refreshing. I got a flavorless to try in soup/applesauce and see how it works:) I'll update you. Ps. I can't figure out how to use the tracker either, I also can't see people's info on the app like surgery date etc?? So I'm pretty NEW I guess. Surgery for me in 21 days

3 weeks and 2 days here! ~Oct 2 2014~ Have a blessed day ! Suzanne

I just see my surgeon for last min questions and a post op nutrition class which I'm excited about. I hope I do ok. I'm so scared something might happen and my son will be alone....on the other hand I'm so excited to have my new life and start living again !

Has anyone tried the unflavored Syntrax nectar with broth? Or with anything for that matter? Im wondering if its the same consistency as the other flavored ones. If so I dont see why it wouldnt be awesome to have with broth? Also has anyone had the Celebrate chicken Soup? Trying to stock the cabinets with a few more options for the first two weeks of post op. Surgery in less than a month.

In my preop labwork my liver function was high. Ultrasound shows some fatty liver but also something else. I'm told a cyst, hemangioma or cancer. Now I'm getting an MRI next week to determine if I need a biopsy. I'm scared to death. Trying to stay positive but I don't even want to pursue my sleeve surgery until I know what's on my liver. I was supposed to get my surgery date this week I go in Thursday am and I don't know if I will keep my appointment. I was so sad this weekend thinking of everything. Now that it's happening this bump in the road....I'm a single mom who put off WLS because of the risks and scared of surgery complications.. My son deserves better. Finally put my mind to it and now I'm just a wreck!

So how are you guys now? I have dr Y also although I only met him once. I'm wondering how it turned out were you happy with him?

There is now one at kaiser roseville on Thursdays 3-5 pm

I didn't get apple or peach in my samples but I loved the coconut pineaple one I ordered a big tub!

I had an MRI today. I already got an email from the Dr. Saying that I need another one a different kind. I'm still scared but my surgery for sleeve is set For Oct 2. I have one last appointment with my surgeon and a POST OP nutrition class the same day. I pray the liver thing is nothing . I waited so long for WLS and to be healthy ... will know more after next MRI test I guess. Hope it's soon.