MirandaRae

Hi Im in downtown riverside.. im starting the WLS class with Kaiser on friday and hopefully in a few months I will get accepted..

Im going to one in riverside.. one of the Kaiser branches. They wont let me do that because they want each class to work together as a group (so they say) but they also said that those that make good progress might get fast tracked..so we shall see.. I just hope that they give me more details about everything.

I went to the orientation for the WLS at Kaiser and I got accepted to one of the spots for there 24week class, starting on the 11th.. Its along time to wait(for the surgery) but I don't really mind. I think that I'm the type of person that can benefit from the classes. During the Orientation the doctor basically said that he didn't recommend the traditional gastric bypass but then went on to say that he preferred the sleeve over the band.. but Ive seen some video's of the surgery and it seems much more intensive. On the other side of the scale is the chance that a band might slip or that the fills cost so much.. I'm very confused about what way to go... I guess I have the 6 months to decide.. *shrug*:thumbup:

Hello Everyone. My name is Miranda and I am going into my consultation on June 12th. I have insurance with Kaiser in so cal. My doctor recommended me and I guess I will have to see how things go. I Hope I qualify. I'm not looking for the surgery and a way to improve my looks..and for me its not really about being skinny.. I would be happy at 250. (which was about how much I weighted at 15) I already feel confidant.For me it is mainly about health and being able to be more active. I love to dance and go out to clubs ect.. I want to be able to last longer without getting to tired. Im also not doing it to get in someones good graces.. Ive been with my boyfriend for 5 years (on june 17th) and when he met me I was around 325. He doesn't want me to have the surgery..he thinks that with my bad luck something will happen to me complication wise and he will loose me. Ive had a few friends that did the gastric bypass, but all I can say is that If im not approved for the surgery with the band I absolutely wont have It. My biggest worry with the surgery is with loose skin.. Its a problem I don't have now. and most of my weight is in my thighs or butt.. I have the stomach of someone who is like 200 lbs.. and I don't want a saggy butt. Other then that I have the stupid thoughts of...well If I get the surgery I cant go to all you can eat sushi with the bf... The things that are in my head lol. I am 5'9 about 380 right now..and as I said most of my weight is in my lower half. here are a few recent pics of me.. the guy is said BF and yes the hair is fake.

thanks, Im nervous because I have heard things about Kaiser and I dont know how it will work out with them.. I dont know how I should act for the consultation or..what is going to be done during it.. I know they dont always aprove people and I just hope I get the chance..