What are you having trouble with? I have a few boards that I bookmarked before and they are still there for me.

And how are you doing, Linda? Are you recovering well?

Hi Cathy,

Either Oregonians are more reserved or more fit, but this board does get quiet at times. I'm non-surgical so far, but am quitting smoking on Jan 1st and was looking at surgery again myself. I've met lots of folks here with the sleeve. What made you decide on that surgery? Are you self pay? Just curious. My ins does not cover that surgery, but I'm fascinated in how different folks arrive at their eventual choice.

Welcome to the Oregon board.

Patty

kmbrly:

Who was your surgeon over at Kaiser?  I had David Moiel.  He is awesome.  I had surgery on August 22,2006.  I have to agree with you everyone involved in the bariatric program at Kaiser is the best.  I am down 300 lbs since my surgery.

Just make sure you get your water and protien in.

Good luck, Happy holidays

Peggy

Good Job, Kimberly,
Take care of yourself as you should, and we'll all be rooting for you.
Cathy

I did it! I had my gastric bypass as Kaiser Sunnyside on Monday afternoon. I came home yesterday and I'm feeling okay. The pain is not bad and I'm able to walk around. Getting the nutritional drinks in is hard because I don't feel hungry. I have a timer set for 15 minutes to remind myself to sip. So far, it is working. I'm so happy the surgery is over and now I can focus on my recovery. The staff as Kaiser is AWESOME! If I had to do it all over again, I wouldn't hesitate.