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No worries. You have the recommendation. And if you are going through the steps you are in!! Just stick with the program. Don’t stress over the process it’s fairly painless. There are many reasons to have the surgery all are valid.

Well for me I had no gas afterwards. But I hear that hurts bad. So I encourage you to walk as often as possible. You will be up and walking the very next morning! You will start sipping on boost and water in tiny amounts. I do recommend taking a pillow for the ride home. At home I was ok. I slept in a recliner. It was hard to rotate freely so this helps with the not rolling out of bed. I did only sleep in the chair for 3days i think. Then I propped myself with a lot of pillows and slept in my bed. All in all it wasn't bad for me. I wasn't in a lot of pain. But others experience stuff differently. I also had a different surgeon. Dr. Leger. This may mean different incisions closing and healing. Feel free to inbox me anytime Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

What kind of help are ya looking for friend? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgery was covered through Kaiser. And the support group is the 3rd Thursday of the month from 5:30-7pm. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm also in Salem. I went through Kaiser permanente. It took me a little less then a year to get through all my steps. But the steps depends on your needs. I had no prior Heath issues. I had Dr Leger as a surgeon this August 1st. He is awesome. He tells like it is. No sugar coating stuff. There are two other surgeons Dr. Kim and Dr.Bronson Bronson is super nice. I had no complications and I recovered pretty fast. There is a support group you can come to by calling and asking to be added to the Keizer station Bariatric Support group. You can come learn and listen, ask questions. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Did you get your sleeve!? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Had my surgery yesterday morning. I've been sleeping on and off. Waking every ten to push pain med button. Other than that all went well. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm August 1st! I'm struggling with it also. Mine is 4 boost drinks a day plus water that's it. Frankly it's so hard. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I think it varies depending on your insurance. Kaiser has a program you go through that can take awhile depending. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I got my date!! August 1st! It's coming up fast!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

No I haven't met him. I met Bronson. I hear from some he's mean. But I also hear that he tells it like it is. I'm okay with that that's kind of how I am. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I need to drop 10lbs. It's so freaking hard I want to die!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yep I go to the one in Keizer. It's coming quick. How are you surviving the liquid diet? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I will end up having Dr Leger because Bronson is going on maternity leave. And I need to get in besides that. but I did my preop appt with Bronson. Super nice. My surgery date will be August 1st!!!

Got a date for my consult with a surgeon. June 14th it is. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Today was my follow up. Now I just need Terry to call me! For the next step.

Yes had my one hour appt with Nut and the one hour with social worker on feb 22! All went well. Now I'm scheduled for a follow up appt with them both on April 27th. I haven't lost weight but people asked me if I have. I'm like no! But maybe it's inches or something. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

The in between is about 1-2 months I hear. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I believe it goes 1hr appts then a check back with them a month or two later then appt to meet surgeon, then surgery date. But that depends if you meet all requirements. Not sure what those are until I go. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Me! I'm going through the steps also! I will soon be going to the 1 hour appointments with nutritionist and social worker! Not sure what step that is. I finished mastering weight management class back in December. And orientation in Jan. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App