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

[LisaaaLisaaa 8]

I think I'm getting the hang of this website. It's been great just reading everyone's stories and experiences. :tongue_smilie:

[Labrys 3]

I just had my surgery on the 29th, my birthday. I was sent home from hospital on the 30th. Dr. Alami at South San Francisco, did my surgery. I guess I'm number 3 to have the modified surgery where only 2 incisions were made. My stomach is sore (to be expected) but everything else is going well. I'm on stage II diet now. Can't wait for great results.

Hum, I need to learn how to work this tickerfactory to update my loss.

[cherice95403 13]

I just had my surgery on the 29th, my birthday. I was sent home from hospital on the 30th. Dr. Alami at South San Francisco, did my surgery. I guess I'm number 3 to have the modified surgery where only 2 incisions were made. My stomach is sore (to be expected) but everything else is going well. I'm on stage II diet now. Can't wait for great results.

Hum, I need to learn how to work this tickerfactory to update my loss.

They wanted todo the "new technique" on me too. It sounds interesting, but they way he said he wanted to "try it on me" put me off. Glad it worked out well.

[LisaaaLisaaa 8]

That is neat about the different way of doing the surgery with only 2 incisions. How do you feel? You got the sleeve done? Dr. Alamani seems like a great doctor. I'm assigned to Dr. Le. Who is very nice. How are you feeling?

[cukiemunstr 2]

I love the new look of everything here, I thought I had gone to the wrong website!

I decided to modify the two Protein Shakes a day...I have one in the morning, then at lunch I am having a sandwich with fruit, then dinner is lean meat with yogurt and a veggie and fruit. This is working, I am already down 2 lbs. and this will be the third day. So maybe I can lose some of the 12 lbs. before my next appointment.

[mommyofLDS 52]

Richmond called me this morning and finally set me up with my psych appointment! As of this morning, I am only 7lbs away from my goal and I'm hoping to have reached it by the end of the month. I'd love to get a surgery date that's before the end of the year. Everything is moving a little faster than I expected, and my orientation was just on the 14th. I'm excited and looking forward to the next step!

[babysista 0]

I just had my surgery on the 29th, my birthday. I was sent home from hospital on the 30th. Dr. Alami at South San Francisco, did my surgery. I guess I'm number 3 to have the modified surgery where only 2 incisions were made. My stomach is sore (to be expected) but everything else is going well. I'm on stage II diet now. Can't wait for great results.

Hum, I need to learn how to work this tickerfactory to update my loss.

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

[sstoots 0]

Yeah I'm really curious about the new way to do the surgery too. Two incision for sure sounds better than five! I just got my surgery date on Monday, it will be on my birthday November 2nd, I can't wait! I'm at Kaiser Richmond with Dr. Fisher, if someone could fill me in about the two incision thing I would really appreciate it then I can shoot him an email and ask if I can be considered for that.

I'm not liking this new website either!

Thanks, Sara

[cherice95403 13]

For those who have had surgery...what wer you told about resuming regular exercise? I have looked in my notebook and reviewed handouts from previous classes and it is all very vague. When cold you do cardio (treadmill/elliptical) and low weight training? Thanks!

[Labrys 3]

That is neat about the different way of doing the surgery with only 2 incisions. How do you feel? You got the sleeve done? Dr. Alamani seems like a great doctor. I'm assigned to Dr. Le. Who is very nice. How are you feeling?

My daughter and friend had the sleeve done by Dr. Aceves in Mexico. Mine by Dr. Alami at South San Francisco. I think my recovery is faster than they experienced. To be sure my main incision at the belly button is tender, but the other incision, high up just below the breasts, is no problems what so ever. I'm glad I had the new procedure.

I was able to eat some chicken noodle Soup yesterday (about a week out). I go verry slow and test out how something is going to go down. Still hangin with those Protein drinks.

[MamaAsh 1]

Hi everyone!

Lee- Thanks, you are right I NEED to stay on track. I need to remind my self in the long run this is not good. I think that it is hard for me because no matter what I do I lose the weight. Part of me is scared I wont stop losing after I hit goal. My other problem is not having the momentum or energy to exercise. And the closest support group to Oakley is Lodi (45 min away) Not sure, but is there one in Concord? I was so upset when they did away with the Antioch one. I wish there was one near me less then 10 min. away!

Hi to all the new comers! I will be 5 months out Oct. 25th. I am down 80 lbs., 32 pre op. 48 post. I hope you all are doing well!

[sacredrose41 0]

Just looking to start a new thread or meet some NEW people that have had Kaiser sleeve surgery or are going to have sleeve surgery soon. I am Chrissy I live In Sacramento. I was JUST sleeved on June 16, 2010! I was sleeved at Kaiser Richmond by Dr. Im. Looking for new people, Fun, Friends, new issues, recipes, suggestions, or just to talk!

hi chrissy, i was just sleeved in richmond to sept 22nd, i am doing great so far, i'm still on full liquids. how are you.

sacredrose41

[sacredrose41 0]

Richmond called me this morning and finally set me up with my psych appointment! As of this morning, I am only 7lbs away from my goal and I'm hoping to have reached it by the end of the month. I'd love to get a surgery date that's before the end of the year. Everything is moving a little faster than I expected, and my orientation was just on the 14th. I'm excited and looking forward to the next step!

hi mommy, i was just sleeved in richmond, ca i loved it, the care i got was great, the nurses were so nice and everything went so smooth. i am only 17 days out from my surgery and i have already lost 16 pounds. things went very fast for me too. i had my orientation in june around the first then i was sleeved sept 22nd. i hope things go as well for you and good luck and congratulations on your weight loss. i had to loose 30 lbs for my pre op. how much do you have to loose.

sacredrose41

[sacredrose41 0]

Yeah I'm really curious about the new way to do the surgery too. Two incision for sure sounds better than five! I just got my surgery date on Monday, it will be on my birthday November 2nd, I can't wait! I'm at Kaiser Richmond with Dr. Fisher, if someone could fill me in about the two incision thing I would really appreciate it then I can shoot him an email and ask if I can be considered for that.

I'm not liking this new website either!

Thanks, Sara

hi sstoots, i was sleeved at kaiser richmond too by dr fisher, on sept 22nd. everything went great and i had 5 incisions. they are no big deal and my mom had the same surgery and her scars are barely seen. i only had one incicion that really hurt at all. and only for a few days.

sacredrose41

[babysista 0]

My daughter and friend had the sleeve done by Dr. Aceves in Mexico. Mine by Dr. Alami at South San Francisco. I think my recovery is faster than they experienced. To be sure my main incision at the belly button is tender, but the other incision, high up just below the breasts, is no problems what so ever. I'm glad I had the new procedure.

I was able to eat some chicken noodle Soup yesterday (about a week out). I go verry slow and test out how something is going to go down. Still hangin with those Protein drinks.

How do you like Dr Alami?