Kaiser Richmond/kaiser South San Francisco Gastric Sleeve Brothers And Sisters!

[babysista 0]

A little update here...I went to bariatric lifestyles class last night at Richmond and I loved it. Then today I had my surgeon appointment with Dr. Im. I weighed in at 293lbs, so 27 lost!! I posted more details on my youtube video today but bottom line, I am at my goal weight!! I am seeing the psychologist tomorrow and if the case manager is available I will get my surgery date! Likely 1-1.5 months out but definitely before September. YIPEE!!!! Worst case scenario I wait to talk to the case manager but in any event, I'm READY! SOOOO excited!! I've done all the lab work and EKG and it's a huge relief. And happened SO fast! I just went to orientation on 6/14.

You go girl!!!!! Sooooooooooooo proud of you. You should get your date in no time. You dedication has paid off. Keep it up!

[mommyofLDS 52]

Anyone else going to the 6 month post op check at Richmond today?

[~winecountrygirl~ 3]

I am 3lbs below my pre-surgery goal weight and I've lost 30 lbs! I have my case manager appointment on Wednesday 7/27/11! Getting my surgery date.

[chef neil 25]

am 3lbs below my pre-surgery goal weight and I've lost 30 lbs!...

You deserve a pat on the back- (consider it done from me)

I went to the drop in follow up class with a Dr. and a NUt. and a therapist.

gonna get some blood work done, and do what the Nut. said- and hope that the dizziness goes away.

[dargar27 2]

Hi Kaiser Peeps,

I'm just checking in to see how everyone is doing! It's been a quiet forum these days, so I'm hoping all is going well. I'm 7 weeks out and down 29 pounds since surgery on June 6th. Very happy about that! I know it's a no no, but I tried ice cream the other night during our bbq with some friends, and oh my gosh was it the WRONG thing to do. Wiped my stomach out. I also had some milk yesterday and it did a similar thing on a smaller scale since I didn't drink too much. I think I've developed some lactose intolerance that they warned me could happen. So far cheese doesn't bother me, and I hope that doesn't change. I love cheese! Anyone else having any weird food issues?

Talk to you all soon!

Darlene

[Wildorchids 7]

I just weighed in 175 15 more to go it goes so fast! I love it!

[dargar27 2]

15 to go until goal? Wow, that's awesome! Congratulations!!

I just weighed in 175 15 more to go it goes so fast! I love it!

[Dadams2102008 0]

Has anyone here have Dr.Park ?

[ShellBear 26]

Just wondering if anyone else has taken the nicotine urine test with Kaiser? I was just told that it can take 3 to 4 weeks to get the results back. I took mine last Wednesday and I am going out of my mind waiting. Those results have to come back negative in order to schedule my appointment with the Case Manager.

Not worried about the results since I quite a year ago in March, but the waiting is killing me. Just want to get this going already.

Thanks all,

Shell

[~winecountrygirl~ 3]

Hey everyone, I got my surgery date...August 17. They will call me if they have a cancellation earlier, I want to get it over with!

[dargar27 2]

WCG, that's great news! Congrats!

Hey everyone, I got my surgery date...August 17. They will call me if they have a cancellation earlier, I want to get it over with!

[mommyofLDS 52]

Has anyone here have Dr.Park ?

I had her, and really liked her.

[DESERTDOC 3]

Hi all,

I have been following this thread and perusing the forums in general since January. I started the process with KFH-Richmond in January and had surgery 07-25-11. My surgeon was Aarron Baggs MD. I started at 6'2" tall @ 330 lbs. I found the process with Kaiser Richmond to be fairly straight-forward and not a lot of fluff. I am happy they have you meet certain goals and do not rush the process. For me, it took time to wrap my head around removing part of my body, as it is not a natural act. Most staff in the Richmond program are great and each had their role to play.

I am tall, and my weight is well distributed. So, if it was not for the fact that my mother had a heart attack, stroke and was a diabetic before 50, I doubt I would have pursued this course. I am fairly healthy, SCUBA diver, swimmer and in decent shape, that said, I do have hypertension so it was just a matter of time before something happened to me.

Follow the directions given pre and post op by all staff members to a T. I can say I did and it was an easy process. Stay well ahead of pain management and use the PCA even if you do not have pain. Walk, walk and walk post-op, it really does help.

The med-surg floor is noisy at best and not a place to rest. Plan on waking to loud crashes and bangs by people who do not seem to care about those that are recovering.

That is my first post now that I have something to contribute. Looking forward to learning from those who have gone before me.

Regards,

DESERTDOC

[dargar27 2]

Hi Desert,

Congratulations on your surgery This is a great place to get loads of information, especially immediately following surgery. I still have little pains or weird things happen, and it's comforting to know others are going through similar issues. Helps keep me grounded so I don't freak out over what is totally normal. Let us know how you're doing, and best of luck to you!

Hi all,

I have been following this thread and perusing the forums in general since January. I started the process with KFH-Richmond in January and had surgery 07-25-11. My surgeon was Aarron Baggs MD. I started at 6'2" tall @ 330 lbs. I found the process with Kaiser Richmond to be fairly straight-forward and not a lot of fluff. I am happy they have you meet certain goals and do not rush the process. For me, it took time to wrap my head around removing part of my body, as it is not a natural act. Most staff in the Richmond program are great and each had their role to play.

I am tall, and my weight is well distributed. So, if it was not for the fact that my mother had a heart attack, stroke and was a diabetic before 50, I doubt I would have pursued this course. I am fairly healthy, SCUBA diver, swimmer and in decent shape, that said, I do have hypertension so it was just a matter of time before something happened to me.

Follow the directions given pre and post op by all staff members to a T. I can say I did and it was an easy process. Stay well ahead of pain management and use the PCA even if you do not have pain. Walk, walk and walk post-op, it really does help.

The med-surg floor is noisy at best and not a place to rest. Plan on waking to loud crashes and bangs by people who do not seem to care about those that are recovering.

That is my first post now that I have something to contribute. Looking forward to learning from those who have gone before me.

Regards,

DESERTDOC

[babysista 0]

Hey everyone, I got my surgery date...August 17. They will call me if they have a cancellation earlier, I want to get it over with!

Yippie you got your date!!!.... Your motivation and dedication has paid off. Keep up the good work!