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good for u. surgery coming soon for ya.

I weigh-in tomorrow, beginning the 7th week. I am do discouraged, because every week my weight fluctuates with the edema condition. But I will keep the faith and hopefully the surgeon will fully understand.

Who will be attending the seminar this coming Thursday with Pacific Bariatric in Anaheim? I called to verify that my name was rcvd through their website. She said there will be a list and also each person will sign-in. They use the scheduling for a head count to be sure they have a enough materials for everyone. She also mentioned that the materials will give us all the information needed and to fax or mail in everything requested.

I am attending the seminar next Thursday also. So exciting. My Options class ends Sept. 20 in Bellflower. Like many others, I decided on SD because I do not want to wait any longer than I have too.

Wish I could be a sub for ya, but I live in the Long Beach area. I love bowling. I agree with everyone. Sit it out. After a while, try practicing during open bowling to see how you feel. I have a 17lb ball and I wouldn't try it. If its a Vegas league, try paying your dues and still have a sub to get the perks when you bowl in Vegas. Just a thought.

misseye: when did you have surgery? What a wonderful weight loss u have.

yes, me too. Its ok with a fold-out bed. As long as I have my husband with me, that's comfortable with me. i'm so glad he's with me 100% on this. I know this hospital very well. My father had heart surgery there last November. He lives in Chula Vista and where I married my husband Jan., 09. We are always there - sometimes don't tell my dad we are there, unless we accidently run into one of my uncles or cousins (LOL). Nonetheless, the facility is nice. I seem to isolate myself too. my husband is very outgoing and his personality is awesome. So, being by his side helps me a lot and he says i have gotten 80% better from being so introverted.

I, too, am enjoying every part of my class. But to be honest I'm glad its for 12 weeks. The classes are very informative and I live in my folder. I count everything I put in my mouth. There are a few co-workers that had the gastric bypass with Kaiser-their choice. I refuse that surgery years ago. however, now I believe this is the best one (sleeve) yet. Have you heard of the gastric plicative? I think it where the other half of the stomach is folded instead of stapled off. Good info on PB private room and guest and the amenities. All my husband needs now is a bar and a place with good food. He doesn't have a weight problem. Very solid and stocky at 5'11 and 220lbs. He exercises and lift weights 5 days a week. Well actually 7 because he walks with me on the weekends. I am glad that I found people on here from the L.A. area and with Kaiser I can relate to. Keep us posted on what's going on with you and I'll so the same. Have a great Sunday.

Hello Fellow Kaiser members I am with Kaiser Bellflower and began the Options program June 21. I'm doing well as expected, accept for the edema that continues to haunt me. My classes are great. I've been reading the post and everything Kristy has mentioned is correct. I am also contemplating having surgery at Pacific Bariatric. However, it is easier to have the surgery with Kaiser because of all the extras with PB. But, Kristy, I am with you on not wanting to wait. Some may think what is the rush. Unless you're overweight, you will never understand. I walk everyday. Complete food logs and be sure to calculate my minutes in walking. It was mentioned in my class, that Pacific Bariatric is also turning patients away if you have gained any weight prior to surgery. Also, Kaiser Sunset is no longer a participant in this surgery. West L.A., Bellflower, HC are the only three facilities doing the procedure and the outside vendor. It was also mentioned that each facility has only 1 or 2 surgeons and the hiring of at least 2 per facilities is in process. So with this hopefully surgeries can be completed faster and after the 12 week course, it will not seem so long. By the way, my name is Kristie too.

hello .. congrats and good luck to you

is it a norm to have 60 grams of protein or did your doc/surgeon recommend this?

The website is Worldwide Sport Nutrition I bought two cans today at Trader Joe's. There were other flavors as well. vanilla Cream The deliciously light and creamy flavor of Pure Protein Vanilla Cream Protein shake is almost too good to be true. With 35 grams of high quality protein and 0 grams trans fat, Pure Protein Vanilla Cream is nutrition on high. Just give it a taste and you?ll be? on cloud nine.

This protein drink taste good to me. A little after taste, but doesn't linger on the tongue.

After surgery did you find yourself losing faster exercising/walking than not doing anything at all in the beginning? or have you continued your regime and the weight stalled and/or you gained? Krys

Came and went. I had orientation with So Cal Kaiser today. So much info and well worth it. I have all the paperwork to fill out and fax tomorrow morning to the center. Hopefully I can get into the June 12 week class, for there are some slots still open. So, it is 12 weeks of classes, 10% weight loss, do all labs and complete other things as well. I am ready. I already began my walking, watching what I eat and so on. I hope everyone is doing well and had a great weekend. If anyone has any questions about KAISER please don't hesitate to ask. I went to the Bellflower facility. Private message me. Good night

Thank you. Welllllllll!!!!!! Last Friday I had the appt. to meet w/ one of the coordinators. I gained 4 freaking pounds. I was distraught I couldn't stay focused. But all in all I made it through. We went about the meeting smoothly and I was told how to come in and weight, be sure i have my food chart and signing in. I will begin the 12 week classes on July 20. Yippppeeeeee!!!!! I am very excited. I will lose my 4lbs before class though; only because I have been that weight since Nov. 2007 when I finished the Optifast class. No Biggeeee. I am choosing to go with Pacific Bariatric in San Diego because I do not want to wait six months for Kaiser to have surgery. Okay, just know I am happy and I tell everyone about this site. You all out there are an awesome people. I have learned so much here. I mentioned it to the coordinator and she never heard of the site. Go figure, lolololol. But it was written down on my questionnaire, so I know she's been here. lololol

I like to know for those who has gone through Kaiser for your procedure, what is the time frame between orientation and the scheduling of the 12 week class? And the time frame between finishing the class to being scheduled for surgery after all labs and other items have been completed? Thank you Weight now: 310 Like to be: 170

You're welcome. I did think if you when I read the info.

Thank you and I wish you well ....

in the orientation class earlier this week, the instructor states Kaiser no longer does the Band and at times will not do the RNY, unless the surgeon sees its best for the patient. She stated Kaiser overall did 7 lapbands last year and reversed them all. its seems all their doing is the Sleeve.

5/8/2010 Today is a beautiful day here in So Cali. I believe it reached about 80-85. This morning a co-worker and I began our walking journey to help with losing these unwanted pounds. She agreed to go to orientation with me on Monday. I will keep this up til my surgery date and after.

Wonderful. I really enjoy seeing before and after. You look great. krys

Prayers are going up with you. Be safe and wish you well. Krys

My orientation--long waited--is this coming Monday. I'd like to know what the most important questions to ask, which will be beneficial for others in orientation as well? I have searched the internet for so many weeks, I am stuck, lol. I will also share this website for those that may not know about it. This site is awesome.