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Sac_Girl    0

Sac_Girl
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Hi All,

My journey started in May 2010. When I was fighting myself out of a chair, I knew something needed to change. I weighed in at 240 lbs.

I went to my doctor and requested WLS. Since I am a Kasier memeber, the process was very easy to get started.

Since I live in Sacramento, I had to travel to Richmond for all of the classes.

After going to ALL the classes, tests, (blood work, ekg, etc) lost the weight that my doctor wanted (20 lbs), I got my date!

This morning I'm at 216. My surgeon wanted me down to 220. So kuddos to me...

On November 1st, I will be have my sleeve done. 15 days to go and counting...

I want to WISH everyone luck!

Pam

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hugsamber    8

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Good Luck Pam! I am also going through Richmond and my Doc is Dr. Baggs. I met with him this past Friday and I have 4 pounds to lose still. I still have to go to my psych appt which is on Nov 12th. I am doing all of my lab work and EKG next week. He thought it was likely that I would get a late Dec or early Jan date. I am also out of Sacramento so I have been lucky so far that my orienation and surgeon appt was at vacaville! All my other appts will be at Richmond though. Who is your doc? I started this process in September. It has been very quick so far!

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Hi ladies, I'm from Sac too, getting surgery at UCD med center January 18th. good luck to you both!

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Sac_Girl    0

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Hey hugsamber,

My doctor is Dr. IM.

I heard of Baggs because he is in the head man there...Well, at least to my understanding when it comes to WLS.

Are you close to North Highlands?

Pam

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Sac_Girl    0

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Hey feedyoureye,

Are you close to North Highlands?

Maybe us 3 can get together...

I would love to meet a friend who is going through wls....

What do you guys think?

Pam

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feedyoureye    3,087

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Hey feedyoureye,

Are you close to North Highlands?

Maybe us 3 can get together...

I would love to meet a friend who is going through wls....

What do you guys think?

Pam

I live in North Sac around Arden/Del Paso, but could meet someplace if you like. For sure 'after' to compare notes!

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hugsamber    8

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I am in Natomas. I know that there is a support group that meets at the point west kaiser the last Sat of the month, I believe from 11 - 1pm. But I am down to meet up and compare notes and all of that fun stuff!!!

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skeebo    1

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Best of luck to you. You have made a great decision. I am one week out and am feeling great today. You are about the same size that I was. I weighed 198.1 the morning of surgery and weighed 204 the day I came home. That is normal!!! If I hadn't read about the Fluid weight gain before I had surgery, I would have freaked out!!! I wish the very best for you. It is a journey, but well worth it. I have 2 more weeks of liquids only then some very soft foods. Although I am not hungry, I am ready to break the monotony. HOpe all goes well for you. Will be praying for an easy recovery!!

Hi All,

My journey started in May 2010. When I was fighting myself out of a chair, I knew something needed to change. I weighed in at 240 lbs.

I went to my doctor and requested WLS. Since I am a Kasier memeber, the process was very easy to get started.

Since I live in Sacramento, I had to travel to Richmond for all of the classes.

After going to ALL the classes, tests, (blood work, ekg, etc) lost the weight that my doctor wanted (20 lbs), I got my date!

This morning I'm at 216. My surgeon wanted me down to 220. So kuddos to me...

On November 1st, I will be have my sleeve done. 15 days to go and counting...

I want to WISH everyone luck!

Pam

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sstoots    0

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Hey Sac Girl, I live in North Highlands and I am having my surgery November 2nd in Richmond by Dr. Fisher. What a trip that we're all so close together. I would love to meet up with you guys too if you don't mind? We're about the same size too, I started at 252 and my goal was 220 and I'm at 208 now.

Hey hugsamber,

My doctor is Dr. IM.

I heard of Baggs because he is in the head man there...Well, at least to my understanding when it comes to WLS.

Are you close to North Highlands?

Pam

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LilMissDiva Irene    3,282

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Hi everyone! I am also in Sacramento. I'm in the South area though, but lived in Natomas for many years before buying a house out this way. I was born and raised here even!

I was sleeved on Sept. 15th but went to Mexico with Dr. Aceves. I do not have Kaiser so that was not an option.

So far I'm down about 20 lbs post surgery and have gone from a size 22W to a now 16/18. I'd say my sleeve has been absolutely wonderful!

All the best to all of you!!

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hugsamber    8

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Do you all want to meet up before surgery or wait until after? It looks like a couple of you are having surgery the begining of Nov. I will not be until late Dec or early Jan, though I am always hoping for sooner!

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Sac_Girl    0

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I would love to meet everyone here from SAC before Nov...

How can we do this?

We all could meet at Kaiser Point West...

Any idea's?

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hugsamber    8

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I'm off on weekends. Is the point west meeting this saturday? We also could meet at a peet's coffee and tea. They have herbal teas that we can drink! I have not been to one but I looked online and saw there drink menu.

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