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I have Kaiser and they DON'T convert a tummy tuck' date=' only a panni removal. I am worried that a panni removal is going to look gross, but I guess it's no better than my current mangled belly. As far as I know a panni removal is just that,panni removal. They don't tighten any skin or do a belly button revision that you would get with a tummy tuck.[/quote']

Hi

Kaiser did convert my panni to a tt. I had to pay the difference but they did convert it. Not sure if its only through kaiser sunset but they do offer it there.

Wow! You look absolutely great!!!! Keep it up.......I might be losing the lbs but definitely don't feel too much difference in my clothes. People only notice the weight loss in my face......at some point maybe my face will disappear while the rest just settles on my knees! You look fabulous...pictures show the amazing transformation in you!

You rock it girl!

Glad to hear all is going well!!! Take care

Just checking in.....its been a while that I have not been here. I am down 63 lbs. Back pain is gone. Had a few weeks of being extremely tired and not able to move but am now back to work and feeling great! Hope everyone is doing well!!!!!

Can't believe how excited I was to be sleeve that I forgot to mention that I woke up from the surgery with a seriously chipped tooth. The Anesthesiologist said I woke up gritting my teeth and one tooth chipped. I have always taken care of my teeth and walked in there with no problems with my teeth. I have always been complimented on my teeth but, he swears one must have been lose or cracked already. Has anyone else had this problem?

Hi I just wanted to update that the lower back pain has seemed to subside. No sure what it was but, its gone for now........shhhhhhh I better not say that too loud! Hope everyone is doing well.

Good luck to you all! Please keep us posted!!! Prayers and wishing you all a speedy recovery

I'm about to give this recipe a try....thanks so much!! Keep the recipes coming

Good luck!! Sending prayers and hugs your way!

Congratulations! Sounds like things are moving right alpng

Congrats on you journey! It has been by far the best thing I have done besides my kids. I am in Burbank and double your age . I have a son a few years older than you! Good luck and if you have any other questions I can help you with please please don't hesitate to ask. I'm no pro at this but I know it helps to have someone going through something similar.

Hi

I was 262 lbs when I started the options program. By the time I saw the surgeon for the consult. I was down another 12 lbs. When I went for my pre op I was 5 more lbs down. I had to return the day before surgery to meet with the bariactric nurse to watch a video on post op care. It was in the afternnoon, I had just had lunch and when the weighed me, I was 1/2 lbs more. The surgeon canceled my surgery. In the end, i was glad I had the chance to lose some more weight. I really feel that it was instrumental in my recovery. I am a week and have and half post op and I have lost 18 lbs so far.

Kaiser WLA was great, I have no complaints!

Hi

I was sleeved at Kaiser West LA. My surgeon was Dr. Casillas. It took me approximately 2 months after my consult with the surgeon to be called by the scheduler to get a surgery date. It has been great so far. I'm a week and a half post op. I can tell you as far as the weight loss, if you are assigned to Dr. Casillas, do NOT gain any weight or he will reschedule. I gained 1/2 lb and he canceled my surgery and I was put back on the surgery appt wait list. Which by the way took another 2 months to get a surgery date another 2 months away.

All in all, West LA is great as well as Dr. Casillas.

No regrets here!

You look amazing! WOW

Congrats! Wishing you a great recovery..........

Ok great! That's good to know. I was getting a little worried. Other than the sore back, how are you feeling?

Hello

I'm 8 days out. The first few days were a little rough but, nothing I could not handle. I'm getting in most of my Proteins on most days. I have been up and walking around my neighborhood. Even ventured out with my daughter yesterday for a little shopping. I woke up this morning with horrible lower back pain. I did not have any back pain prior to this so not sure what is going on. No other issues with pain the last couple of days. Not sure what's going on.

Anyone have back pain post op?

You look absolutely wonderful! Great progress!!!

Looking good!!

I wish I was a little bit taller' date=' I wish I was a baller lol that's a song.[/quote']

LOL now I can't get that song out of my mind:)

Thanks everyone!! First night at home was not too good but I have to say not as bad as either of my past surgeries (c-sect). Still feels like a big truck ran me over. Took my great Dane "Tiny" for a small walk. Well he actually took me and I seem ok. I'm happy it's done. Have great day everyone!

Yeah me! I've been sleeved. 1 day post op and feeling okay. I spent so much time scared and almost talking myself out of it.

I feel like a big rig ran me over but it is done!!! Yay me!

I am so sorry you are going through this. I hope that it all ends well.

Thanks Everyone!

Thanks for you response I am curious....Did you have a drain after the surgery with Dr. Kim?

Thanks ladies! My surgery is scheduled for Wednesday 2/29. Your encouragement has helped me......im going through with it no matter what...........I can do this!