Kaiser Richmond Pre-op

riley4183 · 11-05-2009, 10:56 AM

Pat Pat Pat! You need to hang with us bandsters more :-) Why have a part of you removed if the band will do it for you? God put it there for a reason . . . . for our friends who were 200 lbs overweight, I agree that RNY was their best bet. Or if they have diabetes . . . but for BMIs of 42 or less, the Band is the way to go - I firmly believe that. It was the perfect solution for me.

THAT SAID - we will support you no matter what you do! I would have considered the sleeve if they had offfered it while I was going through.

smallerj · 11-05-2009, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by riley4183

Jes when is your next fill in Richmond again? date and time? I think it's a wednesday - 16th maybe? I am going to try & schedule my next fill for the same time so we can see each other & maybe walk again :-) I need my girls!!

Still have not caught up on my reading . . . . between this site and eHarmony, I hardly have time for work!!!

Yes 12/16 at 10 for Robin and 10:30 for Dr P..... Go eHarmony!!

livinliz112 · 11-05-2009, 12:03 PM

GoOd MoRnInG LaDiEs!!!!
~ Dr. Fisher gave Nicolie and I the packet on the sleeve at the end of our appt. We were not sure why and though... oh god another choice for us and why???
Well after reviewing it... I think probably because it is less invasive that bypass becuase there is no rerouting. i think he was listening to me when I said I do not want to be malnurished and am concerned if I have a pregnancy later ( which Kaiser pretty much acts like that is not a good idea after any of these surgeries- He told us we should lose 50 lbs and give ourselves a decade to have kids and come back for surg later! ahhhhh I am tired of this battle....But after the discussion I realize its becuase he wants us informed and know our options...k I am rambling) I told him I felt Gastic was so Invasive and I am not comfortable with rerouting my insides! I do have acid reflux and I do not want to live a life with a burning gut and throat. The packet really had all the info we all have read about diet and complications with gastric surg, it basically had the diagram and the overview of what the sleeve is. No more info than we know. No why as to why we should do it,No reason for why they do this now too... nothing. I want LAP-BAND®.

Desperate1 · 11-05-2009, 12:32 PM

Hey All,

Tina so sorry you were sick but nice to hear from you so much while you're home :)

Problems with the band: NOT ENOUGH FLUID! Seriously, in the beginning it's hard because there is barely any fluid in it and it's like it's not even there but once you heal from surgery and start to get your fills it will be so perfect. Just look at Jane! She is where we will all be one day!!!!!!!

I messed up so bad yesterday! My cousin is here from New Mexico and she's staying at our Nona's house. Nona passed away last January so in her honor, my cousin, Denise, decided to make her macaroni & gravy - why I ask you since I specifically told her that I CAN'T EAT CARBS. So, that what i ate for dinner last night along with rosemary & olive oil bread - and I was able to eat a whole bowl of it... Then, traditionally, it's a shot of whiskey chased with a sees chocolate. Well, I don't drink so I skipped the shot but can somebody then explain to me why I needed the chocolate chaser??? Hmmmm? Not a good night.

MoniqueD · 11-05-2009, 12:48 PM

Good Morning all!

Candra, don't beat yourself up! I know the feeling. I too had a bad day yesterday. I went to Red Lobster with a friend and I had the 2 item appetizer with the lobster, crab stuffed mushrooms and mozzerrella cheese sticks....I now, really bad! I just could not help myself. I also ate 1 garlic cheese bread! I need to quit it!!!!!

Today I am doing good.
Before breakfast snack-apple juice, warmed....not diluted...opps!
breakfast-1/2 cup Grits....later iced tea with equal

I am off to a good start. I just hope i don't fall off.........

Have a great day everyone!!!

Desperate1 · 11-05-2009, 12:58 PM

Monique.... We know we won't fall off today!

mama_ash · 11-05-2009, 02:21 PM

Hi Ladies!

I have an apointment for the orientation in 20 days, so I called them to ask why I was sent to the Fremont Kaiser Bariatric department and not Richmond and they said it is becasue I am in their referal area since I live near the Antioch Kaiser and my PCP is in Antioch Kaiser. So I posted a seperate thread looking for people who have been banded by the Fremont Kaiser WL center. I have heard that they do not like to let their patients get the band but rather RYN. I am dead set on the band. Anyone know of how this might go?

Canolie · 11-05-2009, 02:29 PM

Pammie, you are more than welcome to ride with us!! YAY this is going to be so much fun. So let me just verify, we are meeting on the 14th @ 1pm in Vallejo.. I cant wait. Hope everyone is having a fabulous day!!

Nicollie

Desperate1 · 11-05-2009, 02:31 PM

Ash, all the Docs push RNY - because you can NOT fail at losing the weight. However, you can fail at keeping it off with RNY and there's not going to get a fill LOL. Even Richmond pushes RNY as the first option. You call the shots so don't worry about it! You're on the band wagon girl.... Congrats!

Desperate1 · 11-05-2009, 02:35 PM

Yep, the 14th, 1:00 Vallejo!~

So Liz & Nicollie - how was your first day??

momcof3 · 11-05-2009, 02:38 PM

Canolie - great - where do you want me to meet you on the 14th? What time. I'll send you a PM with my cell phone number . I'm excited.

I'm eating chicken salad for lunch right now and it doesn't like me - think I ate it too fast.

marquint · 11-05-2009, 02:52 PM

Pam- I have no car that day. Can you pick me up or I can have my husband drop me off at your place then we can meet Canolie somewhere.

Canolie I will also pm my cell # to you.

momcof3 · 11-05-2009, 03:20 PM

Yes, I can pick you up. Send me your phone number in a PM and I can call you to get directions to your house etc.

livinliz112 · 11-05-2009, 04:45 PM

I am a slacker.... I own it. I have to get groceries tomorrow nite. I have been so busy and need to get to the store and need money..hahah..... i am going full force on Monday but i will try this weekend but i am drinking probably and have a get together for a friends bday sooo.......

Canolie · 11-05-2009, 05:02 PM

I am actually doin good!! Today I actually got full pretty quickly so we will see how well I do over 2 weeks when i have to weigh in. Im excited tho. Where would you ladies like to meet? I was thinking West Sac off Jefferson Blvd since its on the way and between us all let me know how that sounds. I will ask Liz too see what she thinks..

Nicole