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I just had my surgery through Kaiser south Jan 16,
So I'm not a good person to ask about things to come. However I was one that they were dragging their feet on, so I can give you some help there.
When I asked for the surgery I had already tried several things. I'd loose 15-25 pounds and it would go right back on. Even 35 pounds one time.
I wouldn't worry too much. Your Dr is going to use the heaviest weight you have documented with her/ him in the past 6 months. Also when your set up with Bariatrics the first thing they will do is weigh and measure you. However the two things you can do for yourself is to go to ANY KAISER Dept and asked to be weighed & measured. It only takes a few minutes for them to call you in and won't cost you a dime.
Also you can figure out your own BMI or ask at weigh in they all have charts.
If things aren't moving quickly enough or you feel like your being ignored...CALL MEMBER SERVICES
I had to in the beginning I kept getting the run around for my first appointment. Don't you know with in hours I was being called with an appointment time.
They are going to ask you to loose a certain amount of weight so don't worry.
A lot of people don't realize that chronic back pain is a reason for Bariatrics surgery. I don't know anyone who is overweight that doesn't. Have back pain of some kind.
P.S. when you finally get there your going to love it. All the Dr, Nurse's and dieticians also the receptionists there are all really great people
Good luck to you
Newbie Question about your Matrix Mint Cookie: What is it? Sounds great!
oh Roz, I am so sorry to hear this. It must be such a hard time for you right now.
I know this board is slow, I don't come here near enough. Hopefully I can get better at that and things will pick up soon.
Surgery Jun.2/17 at TWH ----- HW 215 - SW 197.2 - GW 125 CW 124.6
Pre-Op=8.8lbs --- Optifast= 8.4 (was on it for 9 days due to cancellation)
M1 - 20.6... M2 -10.2... M3 -8.0... M4 -5.8... M5 -9.0... M6 -5.2... M7 -7.0... M8 -2.2... M9 -0.9... M10 -2.6... M11-0.6... M12-2.0
Thank you. She was cremated but it was a nice memorial. I got to see 6 of my cousins that I hadn't seen for a long time.
Roz
God is walking with me every step of the way. Because of HIM this is possible!!
RNY 10/15/2008 9+ Years!!! Height: 4' 11" HW: 203 SW: 197 CW: 119 on Maintenance
Thanks for your condolences. My Mom passed away a couple days before Christmas and then my cousin. I've been struggling with posting. The LW board is so dead it's upsetting
Roz
God is walking with me every step of the way. Because of HIM this is possible!!
RNY 10/15/2008 9+ Years!!! Height: 4' 11" HW: 203 SW: 197 CW: 119 on Maintenance
WARNING TO SELF AND TO ANYONE WHO WILL LISTEN!!! AVOID 'BAD' CARBS AT ALL COSTS!!! THEY ARE ADDICTING!! THEY WILL SLOW DOWN YOUR WEIGHT LOSS DURING THE LOSING STAGE (and you won't even notice)!! THEY WILL MAKE THE SCALE GO UP AFTER THE HONEYMOON PERIOD IS OVER.
Success in Maintenance starts with GOOD CHOICES during the Honeymoon Period.
I feel I need to repeat this: I am a FIRM believer in Good Whey Protein Drinks!!!!! It is sooooo much harder to do Maintenance without them!
9 + Years!!
Afternoon LWs!!! I had a terrible case of the flu that's going around our area. I was down and out for 4 days. My body ached so bad I didn't want any one to touch me. I came back to work yesterday but today's the first day I've felt decent.
Breakfast:
Protein: Matrix Mint Cookie 35g
Lunch: bacon, egg, cheese
Snack: Nuts and Cheese
Protein: Matrix Mint Cookie 35g
Snack: Apple
Dinner: Not Sure
Snack: Lightly Salted Popcorn
Roz
God is walking with me every step of the way. Because of HIM this is possible!!
RNY 10/15/2008 9+ Years!!! Height: 4' 11" HW: 203 SW: 197 CW: 119 on Maintenance
So sorry for your loss! Safe travels!
((Hugs))??
~Maria
SW 230 Preop 205 GW 130 LW 131 CW 135 Ht 5'1"
oh Roz, I just popped in to this forum to check in - haven't done that in a while - and noticed that you haven't started a menu post in a few days.
Then I read this one - I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope that the funeral was as nice as it could be, that you were able to find comfort in seeing other loved ones and reminiscing about happier times.
Thinking of you.
Surgery Jun.2/17 at TWH ----- HW 215 - SW 197.2 - GW 125 CW 124.6
Pre-Op=8.8lbs --- Optifast= 8.4 (was on it for 9 days due to cancellation)
M1 - 20.6... M2 -10.2... M3 -8.0... M4 -5.8... M5 -9.0... M6 -5.2... M7 -7.0... M8 -2.2... M9 -0.9... M10 -2.6... M11-0.6... M12-2.0
Hi Guys,
MENU: (DS Maintenance Mode)
Pre-B - protein coffee (30g)
B - Greek yogurt w/blueberries and almonds (18g)
S - a donut
L - leftover Kung Pao chicken
S - snack size popcorn
D - beef hotdogs and coleslaw
S - CarbSmart ice cream
S - peanuts
VITES:
morning batch: done
calcium batches:
evening batch: done
heme iron: pending
MILES:
walking and stairs
5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
******GOAL*******
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
Join us on the Lightweights Board!
DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny
Good Afternoon LWs. Sorry to hear about your cousin Roz, man you've been through a **** ton lately! What a nice spring day. LOL. I went to the gym this morning and switched it up. Did 16 kms on the recumbent bike in the same amount of time I would have taken to walk 5 kms. Might use the bike more often. My legs were a little rubbery when I was done but feeling better now.
Post Op 21 months TODAY! Surgiversary!!
B1 - 1/3 Carb Killa Protein Bar
B2 - ham and cheese omelet
S - greek yogurt and 2.5 oz blueberries
L - chicken Caesar salad, clementine
S - deli turkey (4 slices), cucmbers
D - tomato braised beef (from a caterer so I just picked one from MFP, stats I'm sure are off)
S - protein hot chocolate
Total Cal 1149, Carbs 61, Protein 110
Have a great day!
Over 100 lbs lost! and 13 lbs below goal weight!
