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I have an appt set (the 3 hr one) with the Surgeon, Nutritionist and Coordinator. I was wondering what the process is after that? I know that they give you a set amount of weight to lose, but if I lost the weight pretty quick, is there still a lot to do? Trying to gauge a timeline being a mommy and all.

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I have an appt set (the 3 hr one) with the Surgeon, Nutritionist and Coordinator. I was wondering what the process is after that? I know that they give you a set amount of weight to lose, but if I lost the weight pretty quick, is there still a lot to do? Trying to gauge a timeline being a mommy and all.
Thanks!


I just finished the 12 week Kaiser program. I'm in Los Angeles. Why is it your 3 meeting with the surgeon?


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I have an appt set (the 3 hr one) with the Surgeon, Nutritionist and Coordinator. I was wondering what the process is after that? I know that they give you a set amount of weight to lose, but if I lost the weight pretty quick, is there still a lot to do? Trying to gauge a timeline being a mommy and all.
Thanks!


Yes going to Fremont ca
They don't require 12 classes
Only orientation then meet the doc...
Doc sets a pre op goal weight then psychological evaluation.
Have you met w the doctor yet ??


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Yes going to Fremont ca
They don't require 12 classes
Only orientation then meet the doc...
Doc sets a pre op goal weight then psychological evaluation.
Have you met w the doctor yet ??




I do on April 14th. I was told they use your highest recorded weight in the past year as your starting weight. So technically I've lost 9 lbs. (Recorded within 3 weeks ago), but I have no clue what weight loss goals they'll give me. I'm 319.5 lbs.



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I do on April 14th. I was told they use your highest recorded weight in the past year as your starting weight. So technically I've lost 9 lbs. (Recorded within 3 weeks ago), but I have no clue what weight loss goals they'll give me. I'm 319.5 lbs.




Usually 10% in some cases sometimes 5%
Which dr did you choose ?


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I chose Dr. Hahn. Did you already have your sleeve done?




I have not & I'm just starting the process .. I've been talking w people who are also in same process w kaiser ...this nice guy in Fremont office gave me the whole low down on how it works there . I'm going to orientation tomorrow morning & have been tryin to work on losing at least 5% weight .. I'll see how it goes .. I want to choose dr Hann or Dutta .. I hear good things about them .


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I have an appt set (the 3 hr one) with the Surgeon, Nutritionist and Coordinator. I was wondering what the process is after that? I know that they give you a set amount of weight to lose, but if I lost the weight pretty quick, is there still a lot to do? Trying to gauge a timeline being a mommy and all.
Thanks!



With Fremont Kaiser the only requirements are to hit your surgery goal weight and do a psych eval. The quicker you lose the weight the quicker you can get the surgery. Process is pretty straight forward. And they do use your highest recorded weight so you are 9lbs closer to your goal!

Before you can scheduke your psych eval you wilm need to be within 5lbs of your goal weight, do a short super easy quiz and attend one support group meeting. The Fremont Support group is great. This month they will be meeting on the 14th and the 28th from 6pm-8pm. There are also other groups in other towns if you can't make the Fremont one.

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With Fremont Kaiser the only requirements are to hit your surgery goal weight and do a psych eval. The quicker you lose the weight the quicker you can get the surgery. Process is pretty straight forward. And they do use your highest recorded weight so you are 9lbs closer to your goal!

Before you can scheduke your psych eval you wilm need to be within 5lbs of your goal weight, do a short super easy quiz and attend one support group meeting. The Fremont Support group is great. This month they will be meeting on the 14th and the 28th from 6pm-8pm. There are also other groups in other towns if you can't make the Fremont one.

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Thanks Bekah
Well said !!
seems very doable they way you spell it out !
Will you be goin to the support group on April 14th ?


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Thanks Bekah
Well said !!
seems very doable they way you spell it out !
Will you be goin to the support group on April 14th ?




Yeah I will be at both meetings. It's a pretty big group with a lot of great people. I have learned so much and you can ask any questions you have there.

The program itself is very doable and the time until surgery is highly dependant on how long it takes you to lose the weight. I just happen to catch the program at the wrong time when they were short handed. I'm glad to hear that they are staffed up and everything is moving along again.

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Yes glad they are getting it together... I know this program is very busy & high volume.. that's what Zorah said this morning.
I'll be there on 14th .. might see u there .


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I do hope I get to meet you there .. you've been so helpful to me.
I'm thinking about staying for the group if I'm not all talked out & tired by then & providing my babysitter will stay later as well.


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If you are there i would love to meet you. I wasn't so sure about going to a support group at first but it's honestly been so helpful and I have met so many great people who are all going through what we are so you always have someone to talk to.

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