SunshineUnicorn

Anyone going to or have gone through the Kaiser South Sacramento Orientation? I go Thursday for the 4 hour class. I'm pretty nervous about going. I really really hope they approve me. Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

Talking one on one might be easier for all your questions. Do you have Facebook messenger? Or we can text

Hello. I did go through it and I'm now almost 3 months post op! It was a long orientation, but the program and surgery are definitely worth it. This was the best decision I have ever made. Eat a big breakfast beforehand and drink lots of water. I wore jeans for this weigh-in, but then for all my others I only wore leggings and a sleep shirt. Take your time deciding which surgery you want. This is a decision you can't change after you have it, so be sure you choose what is right for you. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.

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Looking for mentors/friends around my body height/weight. SunshineUnicorn

Today I met with the surgeon who said he wouldn't even consider doing the sleeve on me unless I did a 24 hour PH test first. (I have GERD). If he doesn't like the results, then my only option is the bypass. Anyone done the test? I would rather not do the bypass only because of all of the additional possible complications and that it is a more invasive surgery. Because I'm borderline (5'3.5" 229.6lbs) and young (30) he is hesitant to do the bypass, but said he will if i am convinced i want it. I'm super frustrated because my goal weight is only 2 lbs less than what i currently weigh, so I thought i was super close to being able to have my surgery. SunshineUnicorn

Really? Mine set a goal weight of 217 today SunshineUnicorn

You and i are pretty close. I'm 5'3.5" HW 229 SunshineUnicorn

Can you change my start weight to 219? SunshineUnicorn

217 SunshineUnicorn

I have eosiniphillic esophagitis, which requires me to take omeprazole everyday, but I'm hoping my GERD will improve at least SunshineUnicorn

I heard from a surgeon that if you have acid reflux you shouldnt get the sleeve done. Has anyone with GERD had the sleeve? Did it make it worse? SunshineUnicorn

Yes! "My husband pick me up again" didnt even think of it when i commented SunshineUnicorn

I can't wait to 1. Buy calf boots 2. Buy sizes under large from any store I want 3. Not worry about going through a turnstile 4. Go to bars and not be the "fat" one SunshineUnicorn

I'm 5'3.5" HW 229.6. Hoping to have a surgery date in April, but havent met with my surgeon for a SW to be given to me. California Kaiser SunshineUnicorn

I was told 10% of my weight Sent from my SM-S978L using the BariatricPal App So far I havent been told I have to do the Options class. In our handbook and at the 4 hr orientation they didnt talk about that step at all SunshineUnicorn

I'm going to see the psychologist in about 2 weeks. SunshineUnicorn

What did your surgeon say your weight had to be before surgery? SunshineUnicorn

I take omeprazole everyday currently. Thank you. I'm hoping they allow me to get the sleeve instead of the bypass SunshineUnicorn

Goal weight: 210 Current weight: 229 Todays date: 2/2/17 SunshineUnicorn

Congratulations! How much did you have to lose before surgery? SunshineUnicorn

So I was accepted into the program and go to the 4 hour class in a few days. They said they're going to weigh us and to wear light clothes. Anyone gone through thia recently? Do they weigh you in your clothes? Make you remove your shoes? Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

Oh got it! Lol i was going to say, that's a weird thing to have in a group class SunshineUnicorn

At the 4 hour orientation class? SunshineUnicorn

Did they make you remove shoes or anything? And is it a standard 10% of body weight that they want you to lose? SunshineUnicorn