Natty76

Wow, I really appreciate your honest and direct response to this woman's complete ignorance and lack of compassion to your experience.

Thx for the reference! I'm going to order it off of Amazon today. Hell Yeah let's do this!! I see my surgeon in two weeks. Can't wait!

Hey All, My Psych Eval went well today and I was at ease thx to all of your responses! Next appt is with the Surgeon on 8/27. So excited! This process is moving along quicker than I thought. Thx for your support. TTYS!

Thank you both so much for your help!!!

Friday is my appt with the Bariatric team's psychologist. I'm wondering what they'll ask. Would anyone out there like to share their experience? I'm a bit nervous. Just had the 4hr orientation last week and I'm still processing and reflecting on how huge of life changing journey this all is. I've also been thinking of how and if to tell my co-workers. I mean their going to notice such a drastic change. It's so strange because although my weight struggle is witnessed by others, y'all know it's a private matter. So many thoughts this early morning. Anyway, thanks for your responses.

Thanks everyone for your responses!!! I will definitely talk to my doctor and nurse about juicing. It's so yummy! And elindoll88 I have heard of the group and plan to be there on the 18th.

Hello all! This is my first Forum topic. I've been reading your posts and so forth for over a year while mentally preparing to take this step. I'm still scared as hell, but excited too as I know that surgery is the right tool for me. I'll be starting orientation with Richmond Kaiser in a couple of days. So anyone reading this from my neck of the hoods please introduce yourself, I need as much support as possible. Anywho, on to the question. I've recently acquired a juicer and find juicing to be super delicious and healthy. I'm wondering if anyone out there has used juicing to get some of the nutrients we need after surgery or is it a no no? I've noticed that sometimes the juices I make can be super sweet (Beets, carrots, apple, and parsley juice this morning was like drinking candy! Yummy!). Thanks for reading. Can't wait to read your responses.

I love Fage greek yogurt. It's sold in most stores and definitely in Whole Foods. It's a bit pricey but so worth it. I like it with a packet of splenda and its great in fruit smoothies. Good luck!

Hello Everyone I've been contemplating Lap Band Surgery for over a year now. I finally spoke to my doctor about it and was referred to Richmond Kaiser for the overview class. I'm very excited and terribly anxious about this surgery. Is this the right thing!? All I know is that I'm at my heaviest weight (285) and I feel I need I medical intervention at this point. I've yo-yo dieted most of my life and I just want to put the effort in and finally meet my goal, and feel good about it. I'm tired of working so hard and only being able to lose 30-50lbs and keep the weight off for 6 mos to year tops. Anywho, I thought I would say hi. I'm looking for support and guidance on this process through Kaiser. How was your experience? Who are the most supportive doctors? Can you tell me more about the process through Kaiser and how long it is say from the overview class to surgery? Thx for responding! Hope to meet you soon.

Thank you Snow for your post. I too am not banded yet and I'm really just considering my options about my weight loss. I'm also a mother of a 7 mos old, so I can totally identify with the "screw it" mentality. Right now, I'm just really tired of the constant up and down with my weight, and of the all or nothing thinking about eating healthy. I'm either on and eating as healthy as I can or completely off. All of this is to say that, I'm interested in reading the responses to your post.