keizer patient needs help

I have had a meeting with the dietician and social worker and need to have another small meeting with them. can you tell me what are they looking for and how can I get past them. Ive been in the program 1 year and 2 months and am getting very frustrated. Thank you

Hi Robin, Feel free to check out my profile. I had surgery 2 years ago next month. I was in the program for a year too. Make sure you lose weight and keep eating healthy and keep your journal. DO NOT gain weight. Feel free to email me~~ Are you going to support meetings? Sarah

Hi Robin, I am in the Kaiser program as well and happen to be at the same phase of the program too. I have my second appt w/ Julie/Brenda next week and will see what happens then. I spoke with Mary Lou today asking the same question. When I have my 2nd appt it will be up to J & B if I have meet the goals set in the last meeting. If so I will be refered to the board that meets monthly to review and refer to surgeon. The main got ya is the weight loss. They really want to see you losing weight. I have not lost my 10% since I started the program so I figured that was slowing my process down. Have you lost 10%? Good Luck, I will let you know how my appt goes next week.

FUnny you would say that I am in the exact same situation you are. I just spoke with Mary Lou today about the next step after my 2nd meeting with Julie & Brenda. The main thing I think they are looking at is losing the weight, which I have not lost a complete 10% so I figured that was what is slowing me down. Have you lost 10% since the start of the program? Here is what Mary Lou told me today. At the second meeting Julie/Brenda will determine if they think I have meet whatever we set as goals in our last meeting. If so they will refer me to the committee that meets monthly to determine if I can meet with the surgeon. If they let you through without completing everything she said the surgeon may refuse you and then you will still be working with Julie/Brenda. Long answer longer, it seems to be the weight loss. Good Luck!

Robin, I had surgery at Kaiser Sunnyside last month. Once I started in the small groups it took me about 3 months until I had surgery. I am one month out and down 30 pounds!!! Feel free to email me @ [email protected] if you want more into. jody

Robin: I am in the exact same boat you are. I have met with Julie and Brenda already for the 2nd time, I have been working out 5-6 days a week, 3 with a personal trainer, I have lost 139 lbs thus far and 50 plus inches total. I am getting frustrated about having to see them again. I really want and need the surgery too, but I am going to stick with the exercising and see what they have to say next. Feel free to e-mail me if you would like. Peggy