Anyone From Sacramento?

[smilin_apple 0]

Oh well, I guess that is good to hear, at least there is a reason why it seems like it has been much harder for me...I never been to a pain management class and this was the first time I have heard of this. I think I need to go see my doctor to see if there is something I can do or possibly another medicine I can take that would not cause weight gain, especially since it seems to make it quite a bit harder for me to lose, I feel like I have to work extra hard at it.

I hope you have a nice weekend as well and I hope you are not in too much pain, take care of yourself.

I can feel the cold weather all in my lower back and I'm not even outside today!

[gbunny 0]

April: Just received your note, have you been on Norco, it is a stronger version of Vicodin, I took it for several months until the knees got so bad and was not cutting the pain, also check with a drug book and go over your medications you are taking along with the Percocet you can also ask the drugest about weight gaining medications or possiable weight gain medications you are taking. They said at the class they could not say it would effect everyone that way but I did notice everyone in the class I was in was struggling with weight gain. Some times I think they think all we do is sit around and eat bon bon's all day. I talked to the Richmond office and they said I was too early to worry about not making mandtory appointments, and the only think I had to do was to be sure to get a weight to they with in the month.

The Pill book I picked up was from Wal Mart and was cheaper then the book stores around here. By the way your address says Sacramento, is that where you are? I am in Shingle Springs need the new Red Hawk Casino. I will close for now

take care.

Sincerely

Judy:blush:

[smilin_apple 0]

April: Just received your note, have you been on Norco, it is a stronger version of Vicodin, I took it for several months until the knees got so bad and was not cutting the pain, also check with a drug book and go over your medications you are taking along with the Percocet you can also ask the drugest about weight gaining medications or possiable weight gain medications you are taking. They said at the class they could not say it would effect everyone that way but I did notice everyone in the class I was in was struggling with weight gain. Some times I think they think all we do is sit around and eat bon bon's all day. I talked to the Richmond office and they said I was too early to worry about not making mandtory appointments, and the only think I had to do was to be sure to get a weight to they with in the month.

The Pill book I picked up was from Wal Mart and was cheaper then the book stores around here. By the way your address says Sacramento, is that where you are? I am in Shingle Springs need the new Red Hawk Casino. I will close for now

take care.

Sincerely

Judy:blush:

Thanks for the info I will check with my pharmicist too and possibly pick up the drug book (pill book). Yes I am in Sacramento off of Hwy 50. I was sitting there thinking today that I might be close to needing a fill as well, I haven't had one for about 5 months because my last one I was throwing up all the time and couldn't get even Water down so they took that little bit back out. Now I am where my doc thought was MY max fill about 5 months ago. Maybe that has changed recently.

At work am off now, so I better og for now I will write more later.

Take care

[serenitystar07 0]

Sorry if I'm bringing up something that's already been discussed, but there are just too many pages of replies to go through them all and search. I am having my surgery done through Kaiser Richmond, however, I live here in the Sacramento area and was wondering of any support groups I could possibly sit in on instead of driving all the way down there twice a month.

Thanks!

[gbunny 0]

Hi Serenity:

I still can not figure out who to call at Kaiser to find out if there are any more classes, I was talking to April and at one time there were support group meeting in the Arden Fair but no more.

Also when I went to the first class on of the other ladies there said there was a group in Elk Grove that meet there but have not found out any information on that.

Are you just starting this process or do you have a surgery date?

Sincerely,

Gbunny

aka Judy:rolleyes:

[momcof3 1]

I went to a Bariatrics Group at Elk Grove Kaiser once that meets every Monday evening - can't remember the time. At the meeting I went to I was the only person who had been banded - everyone else had gastric bypass. I haven't been able to find a lap band group in Sacramento either. There are a few people that meet for lunch - I met with them last week - we should set something up more regular. ?

[roseyyyd1 0]

Hi ladies (I believe the last few who posted all are)!

Sorry, it has been awhile since I have posted, although I do lurk, when time allows. I am always encouraged by reading each of your posts! Hope each of you are doing well!

For Momcof3, Smilin_Apple, gbunny, serenitystar07, and all who are interested...THIS Saturday, at 11:00, at the Kaiser-Point West, yes the one opposite to Arden Fair, the Bariatric Support group will be meeting. I am planning on going, and hoping to meet any of you there! Perhaps we could get a coffee/tea afterwards also.

Please email me if you can make it, so we can arrange to meet. Angel & Patty, the leaders are Bypass Patients, but very open and helpful with banders attending! Also, there is a woman named Gina that attends who is banded and has an inspiring story, that we could talk with.

Keep up the good work, you all are a 'local' place on the web, that I enjoy getting inspired from!

[momcof3 1]

I am planning on coming on Saturday - where do I go when I get to Point West?

Pam

[roseyyyd1 0]

Hi Pam!

I will working on getting there a little earlier, to save some seats (although usually enough room).

For all interested...the address is...

Point West Medical Offices

1650 Response Road

Sacramento, CA 95815

You can enter either of the front doors, and walk towards the center and back hallway, there is usually a sign for the room we are in!

See ya soon! :thumbup:

[swishbc 0]

I will be there too! I just spoke with Angel about it on Monday. I look forward to meeting you all and would love to get a coffee and chat afterwards if anyone else is interested as well.

See you Saturday!

[swishbc 0]

I will be there too! I just spoke with Angel about it on Monday. I look forward to meeting you all and would love to get a coffee and chat afterwards if anyone else is interested as well.

See you Saturday!

[momcof3 1]

I will be there early too.

[meandmyweightloss 0]

I am so new to this...but noticed alot of you are from Sacramento so I was really hoping someone could help me along here.....

I have Kaiser and contacted my doctor last month regarding my interest in lap band....she then informed me that she would send a referral for me. I recieved one of the appointment notices last week saying I have an appt for Bariatric orientation on March 3rd in Richmond....

Does anyone know what happens from here...

Thanks for any input, I'm so excited and nervious all at the same time!!!!

[roseyyyd1 0]

Hi Meandmy...great name!

There are a couple of ladies here who have gone thru Richmond, that will respond. But, if you are in the area, This sat @ 11:00, Kaiser Point West, off of Arden & 80, there is a support group for Kaiser Bariatric Patients, both bypass and band. There are a few of us gathering there, and then doing coffee/tea afterwards.

You are more than invited to come, I have been going off & on since spring of last year (banded in Dec) and have gleaned so much from the information, support and other patients! It helps pass the Kaiser wait time in a very helpful weigh! We'll also share some book titles too. Hope you can make it!

[meandmyweightloss 0]

Thank you so much....my son is getting Tball picks at 10:45 that day.....is there any other times that you know of? I really think something like that would be great for me...I would love to meet with people!!!