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Also.....you cannot go over your "surgery goal weight" even if you are 1/2 pound over on your surgery day, you WILL be rescheduled. Good luck!! You will be there in no time at all! BTW, I see that you got below your goal, so if you go to your PCP, and get weighed, they can email Richmond and verify so you can get your appt with the case manger.

YEAH!!! So glad to see another "local" Kaiser. It goes by soooo fast through RIchmond, be prepared for a speedy process. I was sleeved on May 18....doing fabulous. just over 21 lbs down in 5 weeks. Keep us posted!

Im just over a month out.....I do some light jogging. (about 20 min at a time) Not where I was prior to surgery though. I find it more because of energy level, and getting lightheaded...not because of pain. (there is no pain) Trust your body. Listen to your Body. You know it better than anyone else.

Im a severe gum addict! I am just shy of 2 weeks out, and thought of chewing on a stick, well after about 2 min, not only did it not taste right, and not having the enzimes to break it down right it was a harder chew....but mostly I felt the bloat in the belly. Chewing gum, you actually swallow a lot of air (which stretched out your baby tummy) and then also, if you are one of those people that have occationally swallowed thier gum...that is not good, as it can get lodged. Thankfully after that one attempt, I am not too interested anymore.

Yeah, 17.5 lbs gained with surgery, about 5 days out, got to surgury weight, now 10 under. I still feel fatter now than I did before going in, belly still a bit puffy, and can't wear my jeans (which were totally loose and falling off before) Thank goodness I picked up a few summer dresses or I would be running around in robes! I babied myself with drinking that first week, and realized a few days ago, I can actually swallow about 1/2 an oz at a time now. belching is getting father apart, and if I feel like I have a "clog" or belch coming, I just stand up and walk around to get everything moving. Good luck!!

Thanks for the topic. I have always been fat....since age 5, at least. My highest was over 300, and I cried. I thought about Lap Band surgery then...but chose a different approach. I dropped about 85 lbs, and have kept that off for many years, but over the last 2 1/2 yrs, I have been so active, literally living at the gym, doing 5k's extreme hiking, bench press competitions....I was happy with my body. But last November, I was trying to do a group class, and I KNEW that I had the stregth and endurance to do what everyone else was doing, but I couldn't do it effectivly. My big ol belly was contantly in the way from me succeding. I went to the car and litterally cried/screamed all the way home. (I went to the Dr the following week crying) Plus, whenever I did my runs, or anything super strenuous, (my weekend warrior) It took me a few weeks to recoup and recover from injuries that I might have sustained. It was frustrating and I was not loosing ANY weight!!! So, in January, I began the process, and am now just over a week out, and 10 lbs down!

WOW! Great job!! You look MAHVOULOUS! I like the new style.

Its been said over and over again....you have to eat in order to loose weight. Journal your calories/carbs/fats/protiens and find out the trends where you loose the most. I was on Atkins many years ago to drop (and kept off) 85lbs, I found that my body type dropped the most eating 60% protien/ 35%fat and 5% carbs.....over the last 2 yrs though, I noticed I can loose when I eat about 50% protien 40% carb. I just don't like the way the carbs make me feel. Good luck, and tweak your eating periodically to shake things up and see where your specific body type looses the best.

If you have a bullet blender, you can actually puree a lot more protiens to where there are no chunks! Im on full/thick liquid stage too, and besides soups (those nice creamy bisque ones) I have had eggs, and chicken/ tuna/shrimp/crab salads. I blend these up with soy milk...come out nice and creamy. I have spent the last 10 yrs on a lower carb diet, and all of these "carb laden" liquid foods are wreaking havoc on my blood sugar levels. I had to change it up after 4 days.......grab a bullet, or borrow one from a friend!

ahhhhh, YAY! I was trying to figure out posting, only took a few buttons to push.

I would just be careful since they are a root veggie, that thy are higher in carbs.....moderation is key, isn't it??

Good fiber and low in calories! (and not all "fiburous" like celery and corn) I would say "yes" but then again, every nutritionist has thier own plan for you. (ie, I am forbidden Protien shakes)

You body is just in shock. Give it time to readjust its electrolites and fluids. Dont give up at all, it will come off. Up your Water intake a few more oz if you can, you may still be "bloated" from the surgery. Mix things up a bit, through in a few squats or lunges durning your walk. make your body guess. It WILL come off. just one of many plateaus to go through on your journey. Good luck!!

Whenever you fall, pick yourself up at the first possible moment and turn around. In the moment, not the next day. You are doing great,

Sleeved right along side of you....on Wednesday. Crazy feeling isn't it? My kids laugh each time I belch, glad to know I can keep the humor up in the household.

Love it!! You are doing an incredible job!

You can pick up the Unflavored protien mix at any health food/nutrition store. Sprinkle it on your foods, you can bump up your protien that way. I prefer the Isopure (plain) 97% pure protien without fillers and also Egg White blend (as opposed to whey or Soy) Sprinkle away!!

Surgery set May 18th.... waited over 9 yrs for this day, what is another 36 hrs?? Kaiser Richmon (N Cal) Dr Im

Incredible.... Thanks for posting the lists Makes me think a bit deeper about things I'm also experiencing. You will do wonderful, I'm actually right behind you with surgery on Wednesday. See ya on the other side!

Walmart protien is kindof a sub standard formula. (about 76% protien, the rest fillers) Does your Dr require protien shakes after surgery?? If so, I suggest going to a sports nutrition or Health food store and pick up some samples first. (your taste may change after surgery) Isopure is a GREAT product, it is actually 97% pure protien. (worth the money) (sugar free, and comes in a few flavors) to find out the ammount of protien actually in the product vs fillers find the grams of protien per serving (ie 26gr and divide it by the serving size (grams) 26 grams of protien in 34 grams of product is 76% protien. Try to find something higher than 85 if you can. Some are Whey based, some soy, some egg white based.....shop around, get samples, and find something that is yummy. Happy Shopping/Sampling! Im sure you will find a happy medium of a surgery date with your family dynamics. Good luck!

WOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Way to Go!

Hi Lisa (and Shelly) Fellow neighbors! (Ovale here) I, too, am a KP member, and am going in for my VSG on Wednesday, May 18th. I started the process, by asking my Dr back in January, first basic orientation class Feb 7 Richmond orientation Feb 22, Surgeon March 14, Psych March 18, Case manager March 21, Original surgery date April 5 (but I got sick, Boo ) So, after my last long 8-10 hr day in RIchmond on May 8, I am good to go!! Lisa....Plan on starting your weight loss NOW! Your "original top weight" is the weight from your PCP. so as long as you go into the surgeon with pounds down, you are more likely to get put through right away. Kaiser is happy to send anyone and everyone through the process, it is just up to each individual to follow through on thier part. FYI, start a food journal TODAY! At some point in time the nutritionist is going to want to see 2 weeks worth of nutritional intake. Bring it with you to all of your appointments, that way, once it is requested of you, you don't have to wait an additional 2 1/2 weeks, they can photo copy it out there, and hand it over so you get a call back within a short period of time. I was fortunate that I was able to see my surgeon and the case manager in Vacaville, so that did cut down on the need to travel extra for just a 45 min apt. Good luck to you Lisa, and Shelly..... HIghest weight 302 (10/04/1999) Stuck between 220 and 240 since 2002 1/4/11: 239 3/14/11: 230 (surgury weight attained on first visit to surgeon) 5/16/11: 229 5' 3" BMI=41