New year, new me!

[JustJenn 542]

I have kaiser in so cal. I did the 3 month program started last week of January ended in April and had my surgery July 25th. Kaiser is organized but it's all you and your check list. If you have questions feel free to message me.

Beautiful wedding pictures!

.::SurgeryDate 7/25/12::.

[Dawnolson 85]

Ya i have done a orientation class, 8 week weight management class, a complexity of weight loss class and now I finally have my appointment with the nutritionist and social worker on Jan 7th. So getting closer I think! They really want you to be well informed. I also belong to the support group out of Kaiser. Long laundry list that's for sure!

[erikaloftin 62]

I don't have Kaiser but I think the requirements are pretty much the same. Good luck to you!

[Dawnolson 85]

Thanks! You too!

[Dawnolson 85]

Hi justjenn did you only have to do the 3 mos diet or was there other things you had to do as well. Monday the 7th I have my social worker and nutritionist and sleep study appointments. I think I am getting pretty close to seing the surgeon.

[Dawnolson 85]

Oh and did your file have to be reviewed before they gave you the surgery date? How do you feel now? Did you have any issues?

[erikaloftin 62]

I spoke with the program coordinator today and I want to have surgery laproscopicly so I have to lose 15 lbs before they'll let me I to the program . boo .

[melynie 10]

I spoke with the program coordinator today and I want to have surgery laproscopicly so I have to lose 15 lbs before they'll let me I to the program . boo .

You can do it. I had to lose 29lbs when I started my 6 month weight management class. The classes are over feb 14th and I've lost 35lbs.

[Dawnolson 85]

Ya there seems to a lot they don't tell you up front. Like its some big secret or something.

[BustedBeauty 25]

Ya i have done a orientation class' date=' 8 week weight management class, a complexity of weight loss class and now I finally have my appointment with the nutritionist and social worker on Jan 7th. So getting closer I think! They really want you to be well informed. I also belong to the support group out of Kaiser. Long laundry list that's for sure![/quote']

I hear ya! I am about 6 mos in now and still working at it! I had to get a referral from my PCP then wait two weeks for a phone call, then I had to do an orientation, meet with my weight loss coordinator, go to 2 support groups, meet with a nutritionist, then go in for a 1 month re-check with her, lost 5% of my body weight ( and keep it off until surgery), met with my surgeon, had an EGD, had another meeting with my coordinator, did a pre op orientation, and I have to weigh in every month... Now I have to wait to get a surgery date, and have another appt with my surgeon then I will be good to go! I am on the "fast track"... Ppl in my program typically take a year to 18 mos before they can even consider surgery... It's trying!

[BustedBeauty 25]

I hear ya! I am about 6 mos in now and still working at it! I had to get a referral from my PCP then wait two weeks for a phone call' date=' then I had to do an orientation, meet with my weight loss coordinator, go to 2 support groups, meet with a nutritionist, then go in for a 1 month re-check with her, lost 5% of my body weight ( and keep it off until surgery), met with my surgeon, had an EGD, had another meeting with my coordinator, did a pre op orientation, and I have to weigh in every month... Now I have to wait to get a surgery date, and have another appt with my surgeon then I will be good to go! I am on the "fast track"... Ppl in my program typically take a year to 18 mos before they can even consider surgery... It's trying![/quote']

Oh, and the psych eval!

[Wendilou 180]

I hear ya! I am about 6 mos in now and still working at it! I had to get a referral from my PCP then wait two weeks for a phone call' date=' then I had to do an orientation, meet with my weight loss coordinator, go to 2 support groups, meet with a nutritionist, then go in for a 1 month re-check with her, lost 5% of my body weight ( and keep it off until surgery), met with my surgeon, had an EGD, had another meeting with my coordinator, did a pre op orientation, and I have to weigh in every month... Now I have to wait to get a surgery date, and have another appt with my surgeon then I will be good to go! I am on the "fast track"... Ppl in my program typically take a year to 18 mos before they can even consider surgery... It's trying![/quote']

good grief that sounds like an epic list!

[Wendilou 180]

I spoke with the program coordinator today and I want to have surgery laproscopicly so I have to lose 15 lbs before they'll let me I to the program . boo .

hi Erika--don't worry you will lose those 15 lbs! just remember your goal and stick with it

[Kellyk2511 282]

Welcome! Your wedding pics are beautiful.

[erikaloftin 62]

Thanks for all of the support guys! I'm so glad I found such a large community of supportive people!