PearlsGirl

I'm so excited, I just logged into the Kaiser Member website and saw my upcoming appointment for my Orientation. I will be attending the Kaiser Fremont Orientation on Sunday, Sept. 13th. That was fast! I think I have an idea of what to expect from this forum, so I feel pretty confident about the class. Is anyone out there going to be at that orientaion? I would love to have a local support group.

Thanks for the support, I'm feeling like I am going to need the gap filled.

I went Monday to my "Information Class" for weight loss surgery. It was informative, and I was told that the first time you mention weightloss surgery to your doctor, is the starting point for your 10% weight loss for pre-surgery. I don't know if I believe that having learned from this website that it begins at the orientation. I know I lose a lot of weight when I first diet, and I don't want to lose that momentum if it means getting the surgery sooner than later. I do have a co-morbidity, sleep apnea, does anyone know if that affects the amount of weight you need to lose? Either way, I'm excited to be on the road, having taken my first step. My doctor referred me to the orientation class, and as far as I know, I'm all set. I'm nervous and excited, it's a little anti-climactic as my husband is suffering from a pinched nerve and is hard to be around. I feel sorry he's in pain, I want his support, but he's really not able to be there for me right now. I'm doing all I can to be understanding, but he's making feel like I can't do anything right. This is not helping with my self-esteem. It's hard to keep positive things in site with all the negativity I'm getting from him. Has anyone here experienced this problem?

Fremont is definately closer, but I haven't found a Kaiser Fremont thread here. I would love to chat, I'm getting really excited, but sad to learn they've added an additional step in the process. I will be going to the "Info" class on Monday. Then hopefully to the orientation soon after. I do have sleep apnea, so I'm hoping things might go a little faster. I'm going to try to go with the flow, and try to remain calm about the amount of time between appointments - but I think that is easier said than done. I'm looking forward to chatting with you too!

I have my referral and will be going to the Lap Band Information class on Monday, Aug. 17th at the San Jose Kaiser. I'm not sure if this is the orientation or yet another step in the process, does anyone know if there's a difference between the orientation and the information class? I'm really excited to be starting this journey, and very glad to see this website. I've found so many posts that are really helpful, especially the posts about the Bay Area Kaiser program. I'm glad you're all here and I am looking forward to getting to know you better.