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How do you like Dr Alami?

How do u you like Dr Alami? He's my surgeon. I only met him once at orientation. I have my appt with him on Oct 15. Hopefully I will get a date. What's is the new procedure exactly? I dont know if I did my ticker correctly but I clicked on someone elses ticker and went from there. Once I had the design I liked I copied and pasted it to my signature. What's up with this website? I was finally getting use the old one. The old website was more user friendly

Congrats Karen with your new journey of life. Retirement and the sleeve? U go GIRL!!!!

Congrats Karen with your new journey of life. Retirement and the sleeve? U go GIRL!!!!

Thanks Cherice for the info about the protein drink. I went to GNC and picked everything I needed.

Thanks Mommy..... I think I did it:thumbup:. I just have to figure out how to update my ticker when the time comes:confused1:

:scared0:Can someone help me set up my ticker??? I am having a difficult time over here.:wink0: I give up on the ticker thing until i get help

You know whats weird.....???? :wink0: At SSF Kaiser I met with Dr Stewart. She was the one who guided me on my journey with the weight I needed to lose, eating habits etc. Once I met goal she had the receptionist call me to set a appt with the surgeon. When the receptionist called I told her what day I was available and she set me up with Dr Alami. I was satisfied with that because I remembered him from orientation. It just seem weird that other patient met with their surgeon right off and the surgeon was the one who set the goal weight.

Thanks Stacy, I live in San Francisco. I guess I will spend this weekend looking around. I will check out Trade Joes for the Pure Protein. Didnt really want to go with the powder supplement but will probably get the flavorless one to sprinkle over yogurt etc. I am excited about the surgery because now I can see the light. I am just so scared about the recovery!!!!!

Hello All I recognize some of you fromt he lap band website. Well, I started this journey over a year ago. With the challenges of life and me being lazy I fell off the band wagon. In a way I am glad I went thru that period in my life because last year I would have gotten the band. Since July I have been on track. I had to get clearance from both of my cardiac dr. Last Friday I went in for a angio gram and was cleared by cardiologist. I have done everything that is required of me. My next step is meeting with Dr Alami on Oct 15th. I am sooooooooooooooooo glad you guys started this thread on the VGS website. People hardley post over on the band website anymore. I am in the process of buying my protein drink and vitamins. Any suggestions? The nutrisionist recommend the following. Protein shake Nectar by Syntrax, Pure Protein by World Wide and Premier Protein Shake. Where did you guys buy your vitamins? Such as Multivitamin, Calcium Citrate Plus Vitamin D3, Sublingual B12, and Tniamine B1? HELP!!!

Thanks Heather for your response. Glad that you've heard good things about Dr Alami. I have an appt with him on the 15th.

Hello All I have been on this road for about a year now. I have finally reached my goal and been been cleared by my heart doctor to have my surgery. I am leaning toward the Sleeve. If there anyone out there from SSF Kaiser? Any recommendation on surgeons in SSF.

Hi All Im still around just a lil discouraged. I have fell off the wagon and I am running along side of it to jump back on.

Hello All I have been trying to read everyday to keep up with you all. I havent had a good week. Its that TOM, weather and this thing we call life. It all started when I weighed myself on Sunday.:wink2: Now last week I decided to step it up a notch with my walking and drinking of water(over 100oz a day.:scared2: Running to the bathroom at work every 10 to 15 min.:w00t: Did really well until I stood on the scale.:eek: the digital scale said I gained a pound and regular scale said i lost 2 lbs :eek:. I was hella discouraged so with everything Ive had a blah week. Havent really watched what i been eating and not much exercise either. The good thing about this is that reading everyone's postings keeps meencourages and I will not give up. I am starting fresh on Monday:tongue2: ... Have a good weekend :w00t:

Hi Ladies Just checking in. Trying to catch up on my reading. I havent done this much reading since high school :eek:My modem is out and I'm waiting for At&t to send me a new one. So I am doing all my reading at work. Candra- the concert was nice especially with the weather. I had never been to this venue so I didnt bring anything but a blanket I ended up spending way more money then I wanted to:w00t:

Good Morning Everyone.... Sorry can't make the meeting tomorrow to meet everyone but I am going to the Bridge for Hope concert. Will make the next one promise.:scared2: Hey Cuz will call you shortly.

Thanks for asking I am doing a lot better with my diet and walking over 5 miles a day. Jess is coaching me. We talk everyday:rolleyes2:

Sorry you guys I am Jess' cousin formerly Kimbo. I changed my user name:tongue_smilie:

U go girls.... looookkkking goooooooooddd!!!!!...

Glad to hear from u Cuz!!!!... :biggrin:I met with my case manager but not my surgeon yet. She wanted me to bring my cholesterol down, take care of my Vitamin D Deficiency and get approval from my Cardiologist. I take an extra pill for my Cholesterol and take a high dose of Vitamin D. I met with the Cardiologist and she made me take a treadmill test. I'm all ready to go now I just need to lose the 10lbs. I hope whenever I lose the 10 my cholesterol has dropped and my vitamin D level is normal. I will not be able to make it to the meeting on the 26th but i will definitley try to make the next one.

She is on her way home ladies:thumbup: I would love to join you guys. When and where is the support group meeting? LaChica and I work together. We just got back from walk :tt1:

Word from Marika is they are doing X-Rays now.:tt1:

Congrats...!!!! :tt1: She told me about all you ladies. You guys sound like a great group. Thanks for supporting my cousin. I am slowing losing weight and have 10 lbs to go. I am out of the South City Kaiser.

Hello Ladies I am Jess' cousin. I received word from Marika at 10:30 that Jess' surgery went well and they were waking her up.:tt1: