kiaser orientation

[stellajames 1]

Thank you so much for words of wisdom.....wow that was fast and i really hope i can tackle thee weight in a timly manner.....congrats on ur new journey and yes i will ask...be blessed

[jenakaela 24]

I'm going through Fremont, and my premixed has been rather smooth sailing. I

kimi

Hi Kimi, I'm also going through Fremont...when did you start their bariatric program? Who is your surgeon?. My first mandatory class was on 10/27/12 and my surgeon is Dr. Chu she's really nice. Got my psych eval. on 2/5/13, really looking forward to that one.

[kimikat3 150]

Hi Kimi' date=' I'm also going through Fremont...when did you start their bariatric program? Who is your surgeon?. My first mandatory class was on 10/27/12 and my surgeon is Dr. Chu she's really nice. Got my psych eval. on 2/5/13, really looking forward to that one.[/quote']

I'm also going with Dr Chu. She hosted the orientation that I attended late last month (12/24). I liked her personality, and I personally preferred a female surgeon.

Lets see, my i went to the class that you have to attend about the surgery (prior to your doctor referring you) in early December. Met with my PCP a week later to request my referral. I received notification of orientation the following week. Went to orientation on 12/24. Had my consult with Dr Chu, the nutritionist and the Coordinator on 1/3. Had my lab work & EKG done on 1/6. Psych eval in 1/9.

When I met with Dr Chu she gave me my surgery weight #. I have been within two lbs of that number since my psych eval. I have been told that as soon as I reach my weight, I am to go to Kaiser and weigh in to get the number in record and call the weight line with the information. I guess after that its just a matter of them calling me to schedule... I've been told that all of the surgeons are booking about about a month to a month and a half. So I'm thinking surgery will be march... REALLY wanting February... But I don't see that happening...

kimi

[jenakaela 24]

LUCKY...I still have 23lbs to go Dr. Chu wants me to lose 26lbs. I also stopped smoking in the process, so by the time I saw Dr. Chu (12/19) I was 6wks nonsmoking and this coming Fri will be my 10wks annv nonsmoking . Its really difficult this time around to lose this weight, but I know its for the best. Hopefully I can lose most of that 23lbs by my psych eval appt Feb. 5th. I went to the Surgery Orient with Dr. Dennen and he's pretty good also, funny guy. Yea the coordinator told me that to book a surgery date after you've reached goal weight will be about a month or so out. Good luck and you'll lose that 2lbs in no time.

Lota

[stellajames 1]

So this my first day of pre opt diet.. had one egg one wheat torilla and a half of bell peper with a spray of crisco cooking spray...and 8oz coffee with tsp of non daity Creamer and tsp od splenda.... its amazing because i am full with half of breakfast......susprised myself.....i guess thee secret is chewing slow....hmmm on my way......yau

[kimikat3 150]

LUCKY...I still have 23lbs to go Dr. Chu wants me to lose 26lbs. I also stopped smoking in the process' date=' so by the time I saw Dr. Chu (12/19) I was 6wks nonsmoking and this coming Fri will be my 10wks annv nonsmoking <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />. Its really difficult this time around to lose this weight, but I know its for the best. Hopefully I can lose most of that 23lbs by my psych eval appt Feb. 5th. I went to the Surgery Orient with Dr. Dennen and he's pretty good also, funny guy. Yea the coordinator told me that to book a surgery date after you've reached goal weight will be about a month or so out. Good luck and you'll lose that 2lbs in no time.

Lota[/quote']

Great job on the smoking!!!! I have never been a smoker, but my husband is and I know he has a constant struggle with trying to kick the habit. Technically I had to lose a total of of 20 lbs for my surgery as well... I just was able to lose a huge part of that very quickly. It's these last two lbs that are killing me!

I did my "flush" last night... I was up for most of the night... Only to discover that I GAINED .2 lbs!!! No loss... But a gain! Who gains wait after a serious of magnesium citrate and dulcalax?!?! Me! I am officially putting my scale away and sticking with my routine if 1200 calories, 64 oz of Water and an hour of cardio a day... I'll weigh again on Monday... I'm seriously tired of stressing over this. I need to learn to deal with stalls in my weight, because I hear it happens post op.

kimi

[stellajames 1]

Maybe u could tell them u gained muscle mass.........girl stress could be a factor.......you got this.....just keep it up......sending out a prayer for you now....In Jesus Name Amen........

[jenakaela 24]

Thank you, before I quit smoking my whole world revolved around my cigs. It didn't matter to me how much I was spending on those cancersticks (what my oldest daughter calls them) lol or what it was doing to my health. To this day I never thought in a million years it was possible for me to quit smoking. The first 2-3wks were hard as heck, but I got through it with help of my hubby and the kids and the Patches of course. Same here I stressed so much on losing weight the last 2 wks I nearly gave up, until I got on here and started reading up on all the different stories and what members have gone through or going through to get to where they're at currently and its reassuring that I'm only human. I try to be positive and stay focused on my mini goals and soon enough I'll be on here spreading the news about my surgery date, which I'm patiently awaiting because if it were up to me I would've had the surgery last week . Stay positive and those stubborn 2lbs will melt off of you.

[Murphy1109 6]

South sacramento kiaser.......i thought it was going to be extremly long but i will find out all details when i speak to sergon...Gary Grinberg....he is only 34 years old.......lol.......

stellajames... I'm in the program at S Sac also and Dr Grinberg is my Doctor too! lol he's kinda like Doogie Houser. I reached my goal weight this week and I'm set for surgery on Feb 14th WOOHOO! My experience with Kaiser south Sac and everyone in between has been outstanding!

[stellajames 1]

Awsome have question whay to expect from psyc have an appt on thee 6 th and i am kinda stressed off that.....things to say or not say say lol and YAY CONGRATS ON SURG I KNW UR VERY EXCITED...

[jenakaela 24]

I have my psych eval on the 5th at Fremont Kaiser and also stressing about what to say/not say. Good luck!

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[Murphy1109 6]

I think you'll see Dr Ramezani, but do not worry about a thing! Dr Ramezani was totally cool to talk with, you'll be comfortable talking to him. When I saw him we talked about things going on in my life if I was ready for the surgery, if I had support from family, friends etc... I told him the hard parts of the journey I was having some problems with and he recommended a book to read and to maybe attend"Mindful Eating" classes there that he teaches. Attend support groups and do what you're doing now by talking and asking questions from groups/people online. He'll recommend that also. Just be honest with him tell him if you're having problems and they will help you out.