Kaiser Patients in So Cal

Hey Tami~
I would be more than happy to share info. Not to mention have an online support buddy.
I think this will work out pretty good considering were both at the beginning of the classes!
Good luck to you and hope to here great things from you soon~

Liz

 Just wanted to jump in and say hello. It took me a bit longer after graduation to get approved because diabetes decided to rear its ugly head at my final labs. I had to get my blood sugar under control. I graduated at the beginning of March and I had my surgery on June 20th. I had it done with Pac Bar. You don't get to pick your surgeon, but they are all fabulous!

Hi Kim, you've 55 lbs since June? you go girl!!!!!!Tami

30 was preop!

Hi Liz
I went through the Options Classes with Kaiser - I started at the LA Sunset Facility but due to difficulty getting there, I had to restart in Carson. The classes are ok, depending on who is teaching them. I did not have the greatest attitude about the classes as I felt as if I was being FORCED into going and the restrictions seemed very silly to me, but quite frankly, I think they were really helpful to a lot of people and I am thankful that I got to know some of the people in my classes as it is good to be able to email and support each other, especially after the classes end nad you are waiting for the surgery and then you have the surgery and you are really wondering how others are doing.
I had my RNY surgery on May 20 at Harbor City with Dr. Robert Zane. I have lost about 60lbs and constantly feel like I am able to eat too much, am eating too much, not losing enough weight, blah, blah, blah so I need all the input I can get.
So go to the classes, try not to miss any cuz the make-ups just delay the surgery and get to know your classmates. Good - Luck  
AJ