Kaiser Richmond Pre-op

AudsMom · 12-21-2008, 09:35 PM

Well as you can see I am down 33 lbs thats since Nov4. And I have been on a plateu for about TWO WEEKS:( Almsot three, its pathetic. But yes i have a trainer, work my ass off lol, and stick to the diet, and i always have this spinach thing for bfast.

Are you getting bypass or band?

swishbc · 12-21-2008, 09:45 PM

How in THE HELL did you lose 33 lbs in ONE MONTH? From Nov 4th to a couple of weeks ago? That's barely over a month! You swear you didn't have any other tricks up your sleeve? You must be a down a few sizes already! I'm jealous. :)

I'm doing LAP-BAND®...you?

I emailed you about that spinach recipe but never got it. Can you send it again? swishbc@yahoo.com

If you're on Yahoo IM you can add me there and IM it to me too.

I see you're meeting with psych on Christmas Eve, that's gonna be a crazy day! Hopefully traffic will be light.

AudsMom · 12-21-2008, 09:49 PM

Yea it is going to be crazy but they wanted me to come 12/31 so im happy with xmas eve instead lol. I think new years will be worse..

How weird i sent you a ton of recipes in fact.

No trick, infact because im so mad at the plateu i had a talk with my trainer, and he said to start doing measurements, and last week i started Kaisers Healthy Ways program. I want to be down 50lbs by surgery day..

I started size 22/24 now im 18.. muffin top with16s!

Did they schedule your next appt at your surgeon appt? I hope its not another month out.. its just annoying wiaint soo long, did give me time to change my mind 10 times though lol.

swishbc · 12-21-2008, 09:52 PM

Weird that I didn't get them, I'll look again.

Yep, they scheduled my psych appt at the end of my surgeon appt and it was going to be 1/15. (this was back on 12/10). I asked if there were any cancellations and there was one for the next day 12/11 at 9am! I was so excited and took that one instead of waiting another 5 weeks and I'm so glad I did. :)

AudsMom · 12-21-2008, 10:01 PM

are there any other appts? I just resent it..

swishbc · 12-21-2008, 10:05 PM

I don't have any other appts until I lose the weight and get my surgery date. Then I'll go to my local Kaiser and do the chest xray, ekg and bloodwork. I'm not sure after that.

swrktp · 12-23-2008, 02:28 AM

Hello All. Still haven't heard a thing about my next appointment. Did the orientation last week. Funny how everyone has a different experience. Mine has been nothing but waiting and having to call in every once in awhile to make sure I haven't been forgotten. Last time my referral got put to the side for some reason so it was a good thing I called. If I don't hear anything back after the Holiday I will call again.

I did call earlier today but they said they aren't making appointments right now and to expect an appointment 1-3 months out and I will get something in the mail. I can't sign up for cancellations they said until I get the initial appointment.

I have been really nice on the phone still no luck so far. They are really firm that they don't want to be called they want to call you.

So anyone else hear about a nutrition class? Was that part of orientation or another 5 hour class? I am confused since part of the original orientation is a nutrition class?

So psych appointment, surgeon appointment, nutrition class for 5 hours?..............case consult, pre opt class, pre opt nutrition class, physical and blood work??

I have gone through the binder twice now and it is just not clear.........

I would love to have an appointment soon. This 1200 calorie thing is sure a struggle over the HOlidays.........Makes me wonder if I should consider RNY instead. Where is my willpower?? Can't seem to get it down I am hungry all the time......................at least carbonation is just about done for me :-) One success so far.

swrktp · 12-23-2008, 02:30 AM

Swish did you find out from Dr. Fisher about not having to meet with a case manager or take the nutrition class? Let me know. I am thinking of requesting Dr. Fisher as well.

So what was he looking for with LAP-BAND®? Cause I am wondering if I can really be successful with that if I can't survive a week with on 1200 calories!! I am starving!!! LOL. :-)

AudsMom · 12-23-2008, 11:41 AM

Some things I have found that made me not feel the Starvation mode.

Eat High protein items... They arent used in the stomach for about 3 hours so that should help.

I got a chart from My healthy Ways class and it says Sugars will make u hungry in 1 hr, Starch you will be hungry within 2 hrs Protein in 3 hours.

I also try to drink a hecka lot of water..

Good Luck! Be patient with them, they are super duper busy, and i just found out to get a surgery referral you don't have to go thru PCP as of Jan 1.. It was in the new insurance information for the new year.

I had orientation Nov 4 and FINALLY tomorrow i get to go in.

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Originally Posted by swrktp

Swish did you find out from Dr. Fisher about not having to meet with a case manager or take the nutrition class? Let me know. I am thinking of requesting Dr. Fisher as well.

So what was he looking for with LAP-BAND®? Cause I am wondering if I can really be successful with that if I can't survive a week with on 1200 calories!! I am starving!!! LOL. :-)

swishbc · 12-23-2008, 01:47 PM

Good luck tomorrow Nicole! I can't wait to hear all about it. Mine was a pretty quick appt, only about 30 minutes.

swrktp--Dr. Fisher told me I wouldn't have a case manager and that I didn't have to do the 5 hour nut class. I don't know why though!

AudsMom · 12-23-2008, 02:30 PM

I cant wait to tell you about it!

OH and great news MY HUSBAND is finally FINALLY on board!!:)

riley4183 · 12-24-2008, 10:23 AM

Audsmom, what is the spinach thing???

Riley

AudsMom · 12-24-2008, 11:36 AM

RecipeSource: Spinach Cottage Cheese Casserole

thats the recipe.

BTW just something i learned, stay away from Indian Food.. I learned it is very fattening, and high in calories, BUT OH SO YUMMY

AudsMom · 12-25-2008, 02:17 AM

Ok So.. I had my psych appt today... that was interesting, she told me there was 20 people in the room.. I didn't get it lol.

So on with life, they show me as being at goal weight. SOOO she said lets get u into the dr. So next week i come back to see one of the surgeons!:)

I am so nervous, this process is sure one roller coaster!

swrktp · 12-25-2008, 02:54 AM

Wow Audsmom that is great!!

Sounds like it went well than and your on a roll now? How was the traffic today?

So are you having to do the Nutrition class or the case manager?

I am kinda wondering if maybe LAP-BAND® is not as strict with all the hoops. Heard that Kaiser was gonna loosen up the restrictions and process a bit after the first of the year. Maybe this is a sign of things to come.

I hope. Still waiting for my next appointment. Won't worry to much until after the New Year than I will start to call them again if I haven't heard anything by than.

I would love an appointment next week when I am off but well see how it goes.