Did anyone here need to use an IMR...specifically for Kaiser? I am beginning my research on starting the fight with Kaiser to get my DS so I am wondering if anyone here has any suggestions they can lend.

Background...I started with Kaiser in June of 07 in their bariatric program. Jumped through a ton of hoops and continue to do so since they don't condone the DS (Dummy me for bringing it up  in conversation with the nurse). They have found a menagerie of things for me to do to prolong this process and make it a nightmare for me to even be approved for anything. I have no co-morbidities but my BMI is high enough that I qualify for a DS (in most programs) without them. Im not a hater on any surgery...I just know what I want for myself.

Any help?

I haven't posted in a while, but this morning I had a great surprise that I would like to share.  I had surgery June 2007 and have been stalled at right around 200 lbs for about 4 months.

This morning fully clothed and weighing as you would at the doctors office I was 199.2 lbs.  I've really looked forward to being under 200 lbs for a long time.

I'm feeling great and looking slim.

Thanks for reading my exciting news.

Randy 

WTG!  I'm with the other poster in saying I can't wait to get on the scale and be happy about it!!  :)  Keep up the good work!

~Melody

Thank you Linda! - That's an option that I will definitely look into!

I just recently had Lap-Band surgery on Wednesday - 08/27/2008. I have since lost five pounds which I am estatic about but I have been having some really bad gas problems in my system.

Is there a way to tell if the gas s coming from GERD (which I have) or is it from the gas used during surgery?

I get real bloated even though I have not eaten anything solid for the last five days.

Any answers or suggestions?

Thanks!