Jeweld

Yeah, your right have to wait and see. I think that's cool that you are going to do it - I will too if I need to. So, the Panniculicomy only takes the skin away, so then we would probably need to go somewhere else to have the tummy tuck? I have never seen myself skinny at least not since I was a child so the funny thing is that I am scared I will not like the way I look - I know that sounds crazy huh? I worry about stupid stuff like will I loose all my breasts - not that they are all that, but I've gotten used to my D cup -lol Will I like the way my face looks without my fat cheeks...goodness I know I need to stop obsessing it is just silly.

Fitgirly, I just hope I can look as healthy and great at you do! I have read alot about the surgery and some of the pictures I see are scary people start to look sick- not be mean or anything it's just scary.

So, anyways how is everything going? You are probably getting ready to sport your cute clothes this summer luck you!

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5/21/09 Orientation/Bariatric Questionnaire submitted 333 lbs.
6/24/09 Rec'd Letter verifying on WL for Options 24-week classes
7/02/09 6-Week Follow-up (TSH, Vit. D, Thamine labs ordered) 314 lbs.
8/10/09 6-Week Follow-up 304 lbs.
8/18/09 Begin Options Classes (20-weeks)
9/23/09 6-Week Follow-up 288.4
11/6/09 6-Week Follow-up Scheduled

vitaminaj

I'm currently in week 11 and I am sooooo over these classes. I love the info they teach but so many people aren't taking it serious enough. Ever week we go over food logs again and again. Then nutritional labels again and again. I feel like I should be in the AP Options Program.

mandylexi

howdy, I am going thru the program in Fremont Kaiser, Northern Calif. There is a lady on TT named something like mburgs. She is going thru the options program in Southern Calif Kaiser. Send her a PM and I'm sure she will chat with you as to the doings down South.

Good luck to you.

mburgs

I'm afraid that's going to be me! When I went to the info session there were people asking why they couldn't make the pouch larger so she could eat a full meal still. I asked when I could start losing and if it was possible to lose too much and disqualify myself from surgery

I see Dr. Nanda in San Juan Capistrano on Friday for my official interview for the program and am thankfully scheduled to start in the July class.

Are u in southern CA?

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vitaminaj

yes I am in Long Beach. I am in week 14 now through Bellflowe/Orchard. It is killing me. I know I should just worry about me but when these people are wasting my time it makes me furious. Anyway. The info is great. I really wish they did less pre-op and more post op.
I guess they are getting ready to change the program though. More people need help after.

mburgs

I started last week and I should probably stop talking about them in case they find u here

I think there are a few people that are really ready and have read up, but there are some resentful for having to be there, people who haven't researched, and people who sort of flat out say they are checking the classes out like it's no biggie which made me mad thinking of the others like me that are on a wait list and of how I've been waiting (not long!) to get in.

I guess that's par for the course across the board for all WLS candidates though.

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sicornejo

*I got my referral on 6/22/09

*I went to Orientation July 7th,09 in Riverside and Filled out a packet they give you there. During the orientation they said we would be put on a waiting list for our classes. We also had to loss 20 pounds before surgery.

*Today 7/30/09 I got my letter saying I am on the waiting list for my classes.

*I called yesterday 8/4/09 and asked where I was on the list for my classes and Deborah the RN said they would call me and let me know! That’s where I am at right now… make sure you take a list of all over the counter drugs and diets you have tried.

miamyamoe

Im in the same boat! I just had my orientation on the 21st and my pshcy (spell check?) is this Friday, now im in Sacramento, and I have to go to Richmond for everything! is anyone familiar with Richmond's facility? how they operate? how much time im looking at? How much weight I have to lose 10% sigh

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Orientation 07/21/09 Done!
Psych Eval 08/07/09 Done!
Surgeon Appt 09/02/09 Denied!!!!


242/190/154
Highest/Current/Goal

Mysticalbloom04

I have been trying to get approved since september, right after it was a requirement to have a 50 bmi with no co morbidities. They finally change that to 40 bmi (national standard) so now I qualify the doc said i will be put on the waiting list. I haven't got the letter yet telling me that i am on the waiting list but the nurse confirmed it.

Lynette

Yeah, I just had my surgery at Richmond at the end of June Quite honestly, the time is up to you and how fast you lose that 10%. 10% is a general rule but the surgeon gives you the magic number at the first surgical consult. Once you reach goal, it goes really fast so start now since you have had your official starting number recorded at the orientation. When I reached goal they said they could do the surgery in 2 weeks but I pushed it out to 3 because of summer vacation. My doc was Dr. Im and I like him a lot

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Highest ever: 345 11/15/2007
Weight at Kaiser WLS orientation: 329 2/26/09
Met pre-op surgeon's goal: 299 5/20/09
Lap RNY: 292.5 6/24/09
Century Club: 245 09/09/09