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Hi everyone, Hope you all had a great 3-day weekend. I've been trying to catch up on the 4 pages of reading. You all are so motivating to me.:smile: Reggi-glad you are feeling better. So how was it with Dr Park? Isn't she your surgeon? That's who I'll have eventually. Still trying to loose these last few pounds. :eek: Oh, has anybody seen the lapband commercial? I saw it for the 1st time today. I don't know why but it kind of validated things for me. I'm like, that will be me soon. Anyway, hope you all have a good rest of the week. Can't wait to read all about it. Jes

Hi all~I just saw your group and wanted to jump in. I'm not banded yet, I've gone through orientation, surgeon and psych appts. I was recommended from my primary b/c I have so many other health problems. Anyway, I started at 203 and my doc wants me at >190 lbs before surgery. This has been the hardest 10 lbs I've ever tried to loose. Did any of you have anything like this? I'm also interested in what you think about people thinking you could have just done it on your own. I really want to do this and I don't want to wait until I'm 250+ to do something about it. And hopefully I'll be in better health. Thanks for listening, Jes

Hey ladies- hope everyone had a nice day. Christine -Just wanted to tell you I watched your videos on youtube...great stuff! Good luck Reggie, but I'm sure you don't need it. You'll be fine. I can't wait to hear all about it. Rosey thanks for thinking of me, you all are my motivation. I'm having a pretty decent week. I've cut way down on carbs and I got my butt out of bed early the last few mornings to hit my elliptical. Not going to weigh myself until June 1st...too stressful. I don't think I can make it to the meeting, I live in the east bay (close to Kaiser) lucky me:unsure: anyway just wanted to check in, take care all Jes

I'm not banded yet. I'm still trying to get to my pre surgery weight. So I'll be banded around 75 lbs overweight.....BMI 39

I checked out your blog...you look wonderful. congratulations!

I was recently dx with sleep apnea. At the time of my referral to bariatrics my primary had me do the sleep study as well. I have Kaiser and there was no cost to me so I can't help with that. The way my study was done they gave me a monitor, kind of like a wrist brace, to wear over night. I took the monitor back the next day and they were able to download the info on my breathing patterns. The next step was to borrow one of their CPAP machines for one week. Once I took that back they were able to determine what type of machine I needed and what the settings should be. My own machine was ordered and shipped to my house. I've had the machine about 2 weeks now and I'm still getting used to it. I can't seem to keep it on all night but I'm hoping that I will soon. My husband says he can tell the difference, not snoring, and breathing better etc. Again sorry I can't help with the cost but perhaps you can ask to do the study at home and maybe save some cash. good luck.

awhile back someone posted a link to a video of the surgery....can you re- post? I can't seem to find it thanks

Hi All~ Thanks so much for the advice on leave from work. I think I'll aim for 3-4 weeks. I just don't want to use all my sick time since I know I'll have to use some for follow up appts. I have another question, it seems like most of you have Dr Baggs, my Dr is Park. I think I vibed really well with her, young, attractive wearing cute clothes LOL. Someone I could relate to. I had Dr Fisher for my orientation. He just seemed a little grouchy to me so I'm kind of glad I couldn't make the surgeon appt with him and ended up with Dr Park. Does anyone else have Dr Park? comments? thanks again Jessie

Thanks for the reply, I'm just trying to figure out what is a good time for me to do this. i'll probably need the month any way. I'm worried that I'll be at home watching tv and all the food commercials and need to get back to work.

Hi Ladies- I've been reading all your posts and wanted to join you. Seems like everyone is doing so well on the journey. I'm in the process of trying to get to my goal weight. I had my surgeon and psych appts already. I'm having a bit of a tough time getting there but oh well... Anyway, I'm trying to figure out how long I need to be off work. I know Kaiser gives you 4 wks but do I really need that long?