Kaiser Richmond Pre-op

[skiingj 0]

Ok so I found the ticker now how do I add it to my page to stay???

Edit your signature and add it in there.

[Ali2010 1]

Hi Rachelle,

Welcome, you are close with only 8 lbs to go! The surgery is in Richmond but they do hold some of the pre-op and nutrition classes in vacaville so its a bit closer for some of us Sacto folks.

Who is your surgeon and where are you located?

[smallerj 2]

hey hey everyone.....day 2 of eating in the raw. I'm having green smoothies for every meal. I am oh so hungry and have a headache.

congrast John, :thumbup: 35 lbs OMG! sorry about the job situation but at least your getting paid, Ali you're on deck. Rachel welcome.

Hows everyone else? I'll be around trying to keep my mind off food :thumbdown:

[momcof3 1]

I made it back from Phoenix last Friday and went back to work yesterday -

Wow that is great John - keep up the good work. I always have problems when I go camping in my rv - seems like no matter what I eat it comes up so I tend to have Protein Drinks for Breakfast and sometimes lunch - and am really careful how much I eat. I once ate half a veggie burger patty all by itself and it came up. go figure.

Welcome Rachel - who is your surgeon?

[tamra. 6]

Welcome Rachelle!

Congrads on your loss John 35 lbs WOW!! I am still holding at my 18 since surgery, your very lucky....

Well, tomorrow is day 1 of my 30 day challenge, I would love to be 215 flat when I see Baggs, so I am doing shakes, treadmill, and 3 oz of chicken for meals. Wish me luck, it's going to be a very hard detox off sugar.

[tamra. 6]

Morning everyone!

Day 1 of me being back on track - see Baggs in 29 days. Yes I am counting down and soooo hoping to be down enough for a fill.

Was 230.7 this morning. Goal is 220 or anything UNDER!

Starting the 5 day pouch test this morning with liquids for 2 days (shakes, broth, etc)

Wish me luck!! going to go do a workout DVD really quick!

[MamaAsh 1]

John- Congrats on the weight loss!

Mo-I saw that is was raining and I figured that we would have to skip our walk. I will call you latter :thumbup:

Rachelle- Nice to meet you!

Ali- Congrats on the date!

Tam- I got my fingers crossed you will get a fill!

Jes- A friend of mine got me into green smothies a while back. It is the only way my boys will eat anything green. The way I did them made me last 3-4 hrs without hunger but with a fast decline right after.

Pam- Glad you are back safe!

I have my TOM right now so I am up 1-2 lbs :thumbdown: I have an apt in WC Kaiser on Friday and I want to weigh in then at goal so I'm doing everything I can right now. Wish me luck. Also when is our next get together to send of Nicolie? I need the details :thumbup:

[MoniqueD 8]

Hi everyone! I am now back on track....I am also on Spring Break. I hope I can keep it up. I am trying to exercise daily and eat well at all meal. I did well yesterday and Monday and not so well on Sunday. I am glad to be back on track and plan to go to the gym at 2:30pm...

Tamra-I'm with ya girl. I need to kick-in on the 5-day pouch test challenge too. I just may try my own version of it!!!! Maybe I will start at stage III...Hmmmm?????

Jes-All these weekends are so sewed up...I would love to come out and walk with you... But April is gone. I am already into May which will be a challenging month for me...It's my birthday month...I also want to be down for my June 10th fill.....I have to be proactive and workout like heck....

John-great job on the weightloss. I am so proud of you. Gimme some of dat motivation. Sorry about the job but.....Get da MONEY!!!! Why wouldn't Dr Whoo want you to go??? I'm confused.

Candra-I miss you girl. You better keep coming here. You keep me going. We need to get summer ready so we can confuse the heck out of the husbands.....LOL.

Pam-Hey lady! I'm glad you had fun RV'ing. Sorry about the meals coming back up.

Ali-Hi, can't wait to meet you in-person. Are you coming on the 24th?

Rachelle-Welcome to a great group. Good with your weightloss.....

Ashley-No problem. I knew we would not want to get the babies sick out in the element. Mine are constantly ill and battling some flu/virus or another. Currently, Kamryn is being treated for Walking Pneumonia.

Me???---I still have something going on and don't feel totally well. I am experiencing some serious restriction as a result of being sort of ill. I am such a knuckle head though. I keep eating "one bite too many!!!" Ugh..... I have to stop the self sabotaging behavior...It henders my weightloss.

TTyL

[lgl4726 0]

Hi everyone,

Sorry to be missing in action, but my husband had a scary heart episode over the weekend and that has taken all my energy.

Congrats on your date Ali. I am so happy for you.

Great work on the weight loss John.

I am doing good so far too. I am down 14 pounds since surgery. It doesn't sound like a lot, but it does feel pretty good.

Enjoy your week!

[Racjac101 0]

Thank you everyone for the help and the greetings!!

I am all ready for surgery except this last 8lbs!! My doctor is doctor Fischer. I am mentally pre pairing for this..... I am encouraged reading all of your post..... Going to the gym is my biggest down fall.... I hate to work out but if I do I feel better and I already notice a difference.... I do some stand up comedy but have been really hesitant to get on stage because I hate seeing photos of myself on stage so I am hoping that I can over come this and go on stage during this whole process.... Thank you again!!

[skiingj 0]

Good day everyone!

Monique – Not sure the Doc would want me in Iraq or Afghanistan this early post-op. I would have to be medevac to Germany if I had any Sleeve complications. I’m going to speak with him next week as he is out until then. Not sure I want to go to the desert either… Hope you feel better!

Ash – You can do it!!! Almost there!

Laurel – Congrats on the weight loss! Hope your husband is doing better!

Tamara – You will make your goal!!!

Welcome back Pam!

Edited April 7, 2010 by skiingj

[MoniqueD 8]

John....Ohhhh, okay. I wasn't sure what your occupation was. I see.... That would be a problem.

Rachelle-tell me a joke, gurl. I know what you mean on the appearances...Been there, done that. I had Dr Fisher too. We affecionately call him Dr Whoo on here sometimes. LOL. He's cool, you'll like him. He keeps it real!

[Lee 19]

Hello Team,

Just a quick wave hello as I'm in the office. I just wanted to remind everyone that tonight is Kaiser Support Group night if anyone is interested. Love to see any/all of you!

Doing ok. Finally figured out how to manage soft foods without taking that one bite too many. What a relief to be keeping food down. After two weeks of eating right with only 1/2 pound down each week, this week is 3 pounds so my body is ready to let go again.

I love wearing 18's instead of 22's!

Hope to see familiar faces at the meeting tonight!

[skiingj 0]

Hi Lee! Congrats on the 18's!!! :thumbup:

Glad you are keeping food down. Wish I could say the same but its not too bad.

[tamra. 6]

Congrads Lee! Wish I was in 18s but since gaining some weight back I am back in 20s

Wish I could come tonight but I am taking my mom to a 6:30 dr appointment.

Mo ~ I started the pouch test today for the first time. I did a shake for breakfast but for some odd reason they make me feel like I am going to throw up. Drinking some Water. Did 1 mile on my treadmill and hand washed my car.

Its so nice out today (even here in Pinole). Enjoy your day everyone!!!