Kaiser Richmond Pre-op

[Desperate1 1]

Candra - am I doing this right? I clicked on your avatar picture to go to your profile page - I don't see the pictures and I am not listed as your friend (and I know I am). I am a little technology challenged lately.

Pam, did you go into your profile and accept my friend invitation cuz you're not showing up on my friends list yet. Try that first.

[swrktp 1]

I am on Facebook I will try to find you Pam!!

Ok so I found out today I am gettting moved to a new office next month. Same job but different office. Not sure it is all the on the up and up through. It might just be a step in the process and not the final destination.

[tamra. 6]

oh yeah mikes job front, well hes being submitted to jobs at intel again, and got an interview from them should hear back eventually.

I told him none the less whether we are together or not it would be his BEST option. Best pay etc. Oh he was supposed to start a job today, but we passed on it because it was a 6 week contract at beale.. so in 6 weeks we would have to fight for unemployment again.. and wouldnt get as much that is for sure.. because right now we get th max..

Nicole tell him to be careful - my ex turned a temp job down and the agency reported it to unemployment, and he lost it. They sometimes do report

[swishbc 0]

Tina, I hope the move is a good thing for you. Will it make your commute any easier?

[LaChica707 0]

Hello Ladies!!

Sorry I haven't checked in with you girls, I HAD A VERY HECTIC WEEKEND... uggh.. N E ways..

I went to my class on Friday...it was very informative interesting... no offense or disrepect to anyone.. but yeah.. I WAS DEFINATELY IN THE Gastric Bypass class.. As soon as we started the Video the man next to me fell instantly asleep, started snoring, and then making like these infant yelp type sounds.. LOL... the lady across from me had a hard time staying awake and the lady next to me was head bobbing and trying to keep herself awake.. I kept on thinking "how can you guys be faling asleep!? This is like a door to a whole new world for us!" Then I realized... sleep Apnea... LOL.. HELLO!!!

So after class I emailed my dr. and he confirmed with me that he sent my referral to the RICHMOND KAISER!!! YAY!!! I asked Kaiser what was up with that.. they said RICHMOND is pretty booked so they are routing members to the SSF Kaiser.. Honestly.. I don't really care if its Richmond or SSF.. I just want to make sure I get in quick.. I wonder can I call SSF to see how long their "wait time" will be? I might call... Well today all I have to do is get my thyroid checked or do blood work for that and then... that's it.. I wait.. I guess... right? Do any of you ladies know what I can do to get in right away??

[momcof3 1]

ok, I figured it out - I accepted your invite and was able to see the pictures - what cute kids. I think I will always have my thighs too, but now they will be like Jello.

[riley4183 0]

Do any of you post-op girls ever eat edamame? I'm having some for lunch and I'm curious how many pods you eat now that you have decent restriction. Serving sizes are hard to tell with them since you don't eat most of it! lol

Anyone?

OHHH Christine this is one of my favorites! I buy the shelled ones though, boil about 1/3 cup in the microwave, drain them well, then put on a couple of tablespoons of Trader Joe's Pomodoro sauce (super-low fat & carbs) and a tablespoon of low-fat cheddar or fresh parmesan cheese - YUMMO to die for! It works really well with my band too, I feel like I have eaten a LOT I still have to chew really well, but they are plenty filling. I also eat the dry roasted edemame but they are a mindless snacking thing for me so try to just have them around for Protein emergencies!

So for the pods, 1/2 cup has 100 cals 9 total carbs but 4 of fiber and 8 of protein! Compare that the shelled which has 120 calories per 2/3 cup, 9 total carbs 3 fiber and a whopping 10 protein. So the pods have better fiber but the amound that I can eat of those is not enough to get my whole 15-20 grams of protein that I shoot for in a meal.

Oh and Robin totally approves of the above recipe, as long as it is mostly edamame and not mostly sauce.

[tamra. 6]

i THINK at this point theres no rushing in...but it isnt a long wait, like i said i had the info class July 10th and had orientation July 28th....thats Richmond...one thing I did do was call to make sure they had my referral

[riley4183 0]

Hi La Chica, Richmond is faster than SSXF - they will tell you 6-8 months . . . my wait at Richmond was 3.5 months - but I did not sit around and wait passively, I worked like heck and lost all of my pre-surgery weight before I met with the surgeon so Ithey fast-tracked me, which they will do with you too if you lose your 10% between orientation and when you meet with the surgeon. I could have been in weeks earlier but scheduled my surgery for a week that I already had off of work. YOU are the one making it go fast by losing weight fast - as soon as you do, you are 3 to 6 weeks from your surgery date.

[tamra. 6]

I hope I am down some weight next week when I check!! I was 266.7....Id love to be 260.....maybe in the 259 ish! that would be so cool....

[smallerj 2]

I think SSF is pretty fast too. Especially since Richmond is starting to get over crowded. Doesn't hurt to check but then again why use all that gas to go to SSF.

I originally had my referral to SSF but i changed it to Richmond because it was closer to where I lived. Now that I'm where I am It may have been easier to go to SF since it's close to my job and I might not have had to take all those days off.

[swrktp 1]

Much easier commute Chris!! Five minutes from my house. Work enviroment is pretty negetive at the place I am going but I will just try to stay out of the office politics. My whole office is being shut down and those of us not on the layoff list are moving to other offices.

My only concerns is that this is just a step in the lay off process since they are closing down offices. I move in two or three weeks so I am gonna start packing boxes this week..........my office is too full I have to start early.

eggs and veggie sausages for Breakfast

salad for lunch with Beans for the protien ( I ate ALOT)

vanilla decaffe skinny latte this morning with my boss

being at work is helping me not snack. I am way to busy catching up today to snack. HOpe I can hold out after work!! LOL.

Ok back to work.......later ladies.

[roseyyyd1 0]

I hope this is a good thing Tina, u can use less stress, I know u will just work it to your fullest! Hey, more time to write that book...even in here? lolol

Ok, added a few pics to profile, let me know if you cant see em. So who is up for lunch after meeting Sat?

[tamra. 6]

great picture!!!

[riley4183 0]

Hungry!

First time since the last fill . . hungry again after only 3 hours. Oh . . but all I had for lunch was miso Soup and basil vegetables (Thai place), no tofu no Protein so that's probably why huh? Duh, I deserve that one! I'm going to drink Water and hold out as long as I can for dinner, which is gonna be hecka protein!!