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I'm REALLY wanting to master hunger as well!! I feel like I'm ALWAYS hungry!!! Surgeon is requiring me to lose 20 pounds. I've got to have 3 balanced meals a day.. No snacks. My surgery will probably be in Jan

Thank you 2goldengirl and BLERDgirl, For that info.. My surgeon today told me that hunger returns after about a year. Are either of you far enough out to have experienced this yet?

Has/is......anyone out there gotten/getting ...their surgery done at Kaiser Permanente in Fremont? In one week today I have my orientation and Dietician and Surgeon appointments at Kaiser. Is there any certain way I should eat during this week that might help me to get my surgery date sooner? I don't know how long I'll have to wait to get my psychology appointment.. What has been people's experience with the Fremont facility? Thanks, Heidi

Casper I met with Dr Dutta today. He approved me for surgery. I have to lose 20 pounds. How are you doing?

Dream So glad the surgery went well! I'll keep praying that your nausea subsides and you can get your pain under control.. Please keep us posted! Tomorrow is orientation and meeting with surgeon. Surgery is at least a month or two or three away for me God bless Heidi

Kegels are SO important. My bladder prolapsed last year. If I had done more kegels through the years, I might have avoided this. Now all I can do is do em and try and strengthen my pelvic floor so that the bladder will not drop lower and it might even go back up a bit

Greek yogurt mixed with flavored liquid Stevia or sugar free Jello or pudding is yum.

Yeah you!!!!

Dream I'm praying! Let us know how it goes please! Craigcu Thanks for the info!

Dream Yes absolutely!! Thank you so much! Have you had your surgery yet?

In one week today I have my orientation and Dietician and Surgeon appointments at Kaiser. Is there any certain way I should eat during this week that might help me to get my surgery date sooner? Also has/is anyone out there gotten/getting their surgery done at Kaiser Permanente? Thanks, Heidi

Thisfathasgot2go Wow it sounds like you're doing wonderful!!! Good job! Thanks Casper,

Casper that's wonderful!!! Where do you live? I live in Pleasant Hill.

It looks like my Surgeon is Sanjoy Dutta.. Now I wish I had Dr Hahn! How is everything going for you Casper? It looks like you're 6 weeks out! I'm getting really excited! If he tells me I don't have too much to lose maybe it'll be the beginning of Dec!

Thisfathasgottogo How are you doing?

It looks like my Surgeon is Sanjoy Dutta.. Now I wish I had Dr Hahn! How is everything going for you Casper? It looks like you're 6 weeks out! I'm getting really excited! If he tells me I don't have too much to lose maybe it'll be the beginning of Dec!

And when did you have your surgery?

Casper Did Kaiser require you to have to do a 2-4 week pre op diet of protein shakes only?

I meet with the Surgeon this Thursday the 29th.. So it all depends on how long it takes me ???? I'll keep you posted.. Thanks Casper!

Thank you Casper!

I do! I love it!!!

Casper Thank you .. Can you tell me what your pre op diet was to get to you pre surgery goal weight?

Lachellove Thanks for the welcome! I hope you are doing well with everything else as well, Praying God bless, Heidi

Hi everyone, I hope it's not too late to join this thread. I haven't had surgery yet. I meet with dietician and surgeon in a week. I feel that surgery is a tool like everyone is saying. But the Bible says to be moderate, to not be given to appetite.. If the sleeve helps me to be and obedient and disciplined daughter of God, then PRAISE the Lord!!!! Right? God Bless, Heidi

Choosehope, I love what u wrote