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Topic: RE: Slowly moving thru the queue
I'm so happy that they found that problem before surgery Deb, and to fix it. Everything happens for a reason, and I still belive in that motto!
It took about 10 days from having my lab work done to receiving my referral to Pacific Bariatric. I got a letter in the mail from Kaiser saying that I had been referred. Then it was probably another 3-4 days before PB called me to schedule my appointment, which was about a week later. So in total, you're probably looking at 20 or so days from having labs done to having an appointment at PB.
I'm just counting down the days to my surgery date, and keeping my fingers crossed that a cancellation may come up sooner. I'm very worred about having surgery only 4 days prior to starting my first semester at SDSU.
It took about 10 days from having my lab work done to receiving my referral to Pacific Bariatric. I got a letter in the mail from Kaiser saying that I had been referred. Then it was probably another 3-4 days before PB called me to schedule my appointment, which was about a week later. So in total, you're probably looking at 20 or so days from having labs done to having an appointment at PB.
I'm just counting down the days to my surgery date, and keeping my fingers crossed that a cancellation may come up sooner. I'm very worred about having surgery only 4 days prior to starting my first semester at SDSU.
Sian 
"If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it."
Surgery Date 8/25/2011
Highest Weight 310lbs - Current Weight 154lbs - Goal Weight 175lbs
Topic: Slowly moving thru the queue
Well I am having my blood work done at 7:30 in the morning tomorrow then its the wait for Kaiser to review and send to PBG, How long did that take you guys?? Roogirl!! Very exciting that you know your date! Has anyone else had their date set? I was upset about being late due to a missed class but it actually was a good thing since my doctor sent me for an electocardiogram, when they look at the heart with a sort of ultrsound stick, and they found enough to send me to a pulimonery doctor. Turns out I am or was horribly under oxygenated and needed oxygen immediately, and not just at night. Man they had the oxygen equipment there the next day as well as the CPAP machine I should have had last Oct but didn't want. I have tosay I felt 1000% better the very next day and adjusted to CPAP immediately. I use whats called the nose pillows. Within 10 days my resting oxygen were back to normal and I just need it at night with the CPAC machine and if I exercise.
So I am telling you all this because I had no idea that I was damaging my heart and didn't feel it. Also I would have gone to the PSG and I am sure I wouldn't be allowed to have the surgery without fixing it. Go get that machine!! Deb
So I am telling you all this because I had no idea that I was damaging my heart and didn't feel it. Also I would have gone to the PSG and I am sure I wouldn't be allowed to have the surgery without fixing it. Go get that machine!! Deb
Topic: 6/24/11 Weekly Weigh-in
Not too much to report this week, I'm down1.5 lbs (after going back up several over the past few weeks).
I recently started being dedicated to my supplement regimen, preparing for surgery and the changes afterwards, yet it seems like all of a sudden, I am constantly hungry. It's not like I'm wanting eat all the bad foods that I'll never be able to touch again, it's not that at all. It's more that I am really REALLY hungry! Instead of a cup of spaghetti squash, I want two cups. I'm not sure what it is, but I'm battling with it to make sure I keep within my specified calorie intake.
I also started using a great app on my phone, called MyFitnessPal. I'm tracking all my food intake (everything, yes, even the bad stuff) as well as my workouts. The other thing I love about the app is that it has a barcode scanner built in, so rather than having to search for a specific food item to enter it into my daily tally, I can simply scan the barcode with my phone's camera and it loads all the information....FREAKING AWESOME!!!!
On top of that, I've added in an extra workout during the days. My gym opened a location just down the street from my work, so now I spend my lunch breaks adding in an additional 30 minutes of cardio.
I'm still hoping for that phone call in regards to a surgery cancellation, but in the mean time, Im trying to keep myself honest and on track to changing my life!
I miss you ladies, we seem to be losing more and more from this group as we go! COME BACK.....please???
I recently started being dedicated to my supplement regimen, preparing for surgery and the changes afterwards, yet it seems like all of a sudden, I am constantly hungry. It's not like I'm wanting eat all the bad foods that I'll never be able to touch again, it's not that at all. It's more that I am really REALLY hungry! Instead of a cup of spaghetti squash, I want two cups. I'm not sure what it is, but I'm battling with it to make sure I keep within my specified calorie intake.
I also started using a great app on my phone, called MyFitnessPal. I'm tracking all my food intake (everything, yes, even the bad stuff) as well as my workouts. The other thing I love about the app is that it has a barcode scanner built in, so rather than having to search for a specific food item to enter it into my daily tally, I can simply scan the barcode with my phone's camera and it loads all the information....FREAKING AWESOME!!!!
On top of that, I've added in an extra workout during the days. My gym opened a location just down the street from my work, so now I spend my lunch breaks adding in an additional 30 minutes of cardio.
I'm still hoping for that phone call in regards to a surgery cancellation, but in the mean time, Im trying to keep myself honest and on track to changing my life!
I miss you ladies, we seem to be losing more and more from this group as we go! COME BACK.....please???
Sian
"If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it."
Surgery Date 8/25/2011
Highest Weight 310lbs - Current Weight 154lbs - Goal Weight 175lbs
Topic: RE: I have a............
that is the good thing, to recover together. I'll keep you updated and hope you will do the same.
Marianne
Topic: 6/16 weigh in
I reached my personal goal for the past 3 wks, down to 227#!!!! no further news on my progress towards surgery.
Topic: 6/16/11 Weekly Weigh-in
Just getting the thread started for those who still wish to weigh-in. I'll be stopping in at Positive Choice on the way home from work tonight to weigh-in on their scales. I know I've put on over the last few weeks, and I've been trying really hard to get back into the healthy routine, especially with my surgery date scheduled.
Sian
"If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it."
Surgery Date 8/25/2011
Highest Weight 310lbs - Current Weight 154lbs - Goal Weight 175lbs
Topic: RE: Nothing Yet
YAY! You'll get a letter in the mail from Kaiser. It will look like a carbon copy of a referral that is sent to PB. After receiving it, give it a couple of days, and you should get a call from PB.
You're almost there girl! WOOHOO!
You're almost there girl! WOOHOO!
Sian
"If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it."
Surgery Date 8/25/2011
Highest Weight 310lbs - Current Weight 154lbs - Goal Weight 175lbs
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Topic: RE: Nothing Yet
I called today and the lab was fine so just waiting for PB to call me for appointment!
6 Month Kaiser Options Classes: 10/7/2010 - 04/7/2011
Appt with Dr. Ray, Program Physician: 04/28/2011
Appt with Kaiser Fitness and Labs: 05/10/2011 and 5/20/11
Appt with Surgeon/Psych/Nutritionist:07/07/2011
Scheduled Surgery Date: 08/18/2011
Highest Weight 361 Current weight 248 Goal 150
Appt with Dr. Ray, Program Physician: 04/28/2011
Appt with Kaiser Fitness and Labs: 05/10/2011 and 5/20/11
Appt with Surgeon/Psych/Nutritionist:07/07/2011
Scheduled Surgery Date: 08/18/2011
Highest Weight 361 Current weight 248 Goal 150
Topic: RE: Nothing Yet
I would definitely call Kaiser PC to see what is happening. They should have atleast got you set up to re-take your urine testing. I know that all the labs need to be completed before they send your file onto Pacific Bariatric. They shouldn't have left you waiting this long.
Sian
"If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it."
Surgery Date 8/25/2011
Highest Weight 310lbs - Current Weight 154lbs - Goal Weight 175lbs
