Kaiser Richmond Pre-op

[smallerj 2]

wow all this talk about earning your fill has got me worried. I have lost maybe 2 lbs since I was there last...when she didn't give me a fill. It doesn't help that it's my TOM I mean I can't escape this always right before my appt w/ Dr P so I'm nice and blotted. I'll really be happy if I can knock off these 2-3 lbs by sunday.

What's the story w/ the cranberry juice? did I miss something?

I'm glad we're having this discussion...it will help me Monday in steering the conversation.

[smallerj 2]

Don't beat yourself up Tina for getting that unfill I remember how miserable your were. You couldn't keep anything down. You as well as us were all worried about you. I don't know what to tell you to do differently so hopefully Dr Baggs will be able to see your point about Robin.

[tamra. 6]

Hi everyone!!

Been a long day; My old job tried to email and tell me as of Dec 31 there is no cobra coverage and I would have to pay $417. I flipped out!! I called Kaiser asap, and they were telling me since I lost my job between Sept - Dec, I will have it 9 months. I told my old job this and they tried to argue. I was about to give up on Kaiser, my band, everything but I called Kaiser one more time, and they told me I should be fine - I called my old job AGAIN this time providing the member services persons name and number....needless to say an email came 20 mins later telling me I was fine for 9 months at my cobra price...SHEESH!!

Heather, congrads on the possible weight change!

Day 2 of the fat fast and moving along well! I will do a weight check on Tuesday.

Going to Tahoe tomorrow, since my bday is Thursday. I am looking forward to getting away!!! :smile:

[smallerj 2]

Even if she gives me a small fill I'll be happy. I just think I need something. I'm telling you I can eat anything. Tonight I had a pc of garlic toast. I've done pretty good for the last 2 days so who knows. Exercising and much smaller portions.

[smallerj 2]

Tina have your heard of anyone from Kaiser getting converted to the sleeve? I heard of people who couldn't get the band get it but not converting because the band didn't work.

speaking of... where's John?? you who John where are you :tongue2:

[swrktp 1]

Ah Tamra I hear you, I hear you..........I could be dealing with COBRA soon. I hope that nine months thing applies after December though. I could be in trouble if my layoff doesn't go into effect until January.

I hear you on giving up on Kaiser I am tempted to forget it too. But get the surgery first that is the most expensive part. There has to be a way to work out fills later. But the surgery I saw hold out for that and than figure out the rest!!

I Might need to call Kaiser about COBRA too. Good to know they helped you out!!

[smallerj 2]

Have nice trip and Happy early B-Day Tamra.:tongue2:

[swrktp 1]

Jes I don't know about being converted at Kaiser. Other places do it here in Sacramento. But I think your band has to slip or you have to have esophagul dialation or your body has to reject the band. Or you have problems with not being able to tolerate fills and don't lose weight.

I don't think Kaiser does it and I won't have insurance through them probably long term. Just been on the band to sleeve forum and it scares me cause some of the stuff sounds familiar to me. They also said the doctors and nutritionist blamed it on them not trying. But you know they are biased over there and are pro sleeve so you have to consider the source.

If I get another fill later and tighten up again I am serious done with the band. Not that I can take it out but I will be permenently done with fills by my choice. I am not ready to give up yet though. I want to give it another try first.

[Desperate1 1]

Day 2 of the fat fast - was so much easier when I did it the first time - this time I just want to eat, eat & eat - watching the clock for my next meal time. I think it was easier last time cuz I was so pumped to get banded!

I'M HUNGRY :tongue2: but I dare myself not to eat! sippin herbal tea and thinking seriously about going to sleep at 8:30pm LMAO.

I did go to see "The Fantastic Mr. Fox" today and the hubby got popcorn and i did NOT have one piece! I smuggled in a venti Decaf americano - nice & hot - and sipped on that instead! Really wanted the popcorm but had Heather and Riley in my head saying "I DARE YOU" - It works

Happy B day Tamra - NO CAKE OR ALCOHOL this year! Plenty of time for that the rest of your banded life! You're doing good - go girl! Just let the daily weight loss on that scale keep you motivated!

Edited December 2, 2009 by Desperate1

[Desperate1 1]

Slider food?

Instant Flax Meal Peanut Butter Cereal Recipe - Hot Flax Meal Cereal You Make In Your Bowl

I really miss my oatmeal in the am but it's all Carbs and I know it can't eat it - If you guys don't think this will work - any suggestions? Of course I'd cut it in half!

[MoniqueD 8]

Hello All! I have been reading but unable to chime in because I am exausted.

Tina-Hang in there! Hopefully, you avoid the layoff list.

Tamra-Happy Birthday and have you heard from "The Doc"?

Jes and Candra-I am in Bandster Hell too. I can eat just as much as before.

I think I did well today....So far....

I have to go...My eyes are burning and just won't stay open...I'll be back tomorrow...

P.S.~Dr. Fisher told me I have to lose before getting my 1st fill too! What's with that??? I feel like I have stalled too. I have lost 13lbs...I am happy...However, I need that dang fill to continue...He told me to make an appt in February....So, I have a long time to wait....The good thing is I will be able to eat during the holidays....The bad thing is I WILL BE ABLE TO EAT DURING THE HOLIDAYS!!!!!!

I have to maintain and lose more before I see him....

[tamra. 6]

Ah Tamra I hear you, I hear you..........I could be dealing with COBRA soon. I hope that nine months thing applies after December though. I could be in trouble if my layoff doesn't go into effect until January.

I hear you on giving up on Kaiser I am tempted to forget it too. But get the surgery first that is the most expensive part. There has to be a way to work out fills later. But the surgery I saw hold out for that and than figure out the rest!!

I Might need to call Kaiser about COBRA too. Good to know they helped you out!!

I have no clue! according to Kasier the stimlus plan that is saving people a % is gone after 12/31/2009, because Obama has not passed another one. So there's cobra, just not at the discounted price :tongue2: that's how she was coming up with $417 for me.

[tamra. 6]

yes Candra, no cake :tongue2: LOL

[smallerj 2]

ok, I have to admit that darn garlic bread is doing me in. It was a small pc toasted but my chest is so tight I can hardly swallow. So much for me thinking I can eat anything. Plus I had some salad with a few shrimp on top way more than I was supposed to have but I normally can eat anything.

[swrktp 1]

Jes is it TOM so you might tighten up. I always do.........

I can eat bread now are you jealous!! LOL. It is curse not a blessing believe me!! LOL. I don't eat much but I do have sandwiches now (egg salad) which I couldn't touch awhile back. Garlic bread sounds good right now though.........really good .......glad I don't have any in the house!! It has been ages. Ah that is the problem I can eat anything and have to resist cause I know I can..........now if I didn't know.....LOL!!

Tamra: Oh it might be a blessing to be in the first round of layoffs than. HOw much is COBRA without the discount??