Inkdoll

Hi.... I added you to my friends... I am going through Kaiser in Fontana and am on class 5... On my profile i have updated my journey weekly so if you would like to you can read my story it will give you a little insight up to this point and if you have questions please feel free to ask me

Hi.... I added you to my friends... I am going through Kaiser in Fontana and am on class 5... On my profile i have updated my journey weekly so if you would like to you can read my story it will give you a little insight up to this point and if you have questions please feel free to ask me

I haven't has the surgery yet. I have kaiser and will be attending the options program orientation next week... I am eager to start the process and don't know what kind of a time frame I am looking at. Its been nice going through and finding people sharing the same experience! Good luck to all on here

Thanks!! I'm down -5lbs. I've been walking a lot and watching what I eat. Thanks again for the advice I will be getting so healthier sweets in the house.

Good job on the WL!! I'm sure you can do it!!

I agree with Katie713 - Veggies are your best friend also cut out some carbs that will make a big difference.... im at 13 lbs so only 10lbs to meet my 10%

Today is my week 6 class in fontana

When I started this journey I needed to lose about 215 pounds. The idea of that seemed daunting and depressing. I didn't think I would EVER lose that much.
As of today, I am less than 100 pounds away from that goal. I know that's still a lot of weight and I'm not done yet, but it feels like a light at the end of the tunnel.
I love my sleeve!!!

I did a lot of searching for info regarding the Kaiser process and it was hard to find. I'm putting this out there for anyone else with Kaiser that is interested
4/29/11 - I had an appointment with my PCP at Kaiser in Brea (So. Cal). I am 5'7 and my weight was 298. I asked for a referral for the Options program. She told me I would have to do a supervised three month diet with a program like Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig or Lindora before she can refer me. She said to email her when I finished the three months.
9/29/11 - I emailed my PCP on and asked for the referral. Her LVN replied that she was out of the office and would get back to me in a couple of days. I never heard back so I emailed again on 11/8/11.
11/10/11 - The nurse called to say the referral was processed and I had a lot of lab work to complete. I did all of the labs on 11/11/11. I also had to do an EKG and a sleep study.
12/2/11 - I had my mandatory Options orientation at the Orange Pavilion.
1/18/12 - I started the 12 week Options class at the Orange Pavilion. My weight was 307. They want you to lose 10% of your weight during the 12 week program.
1/20/12 - I met with the program's NP. She went over all of my medical history with me. She said I would also need to get a chest xray. She gave me a list of Vitamins to start taking.
2/21/12 - I'm still in the Options program. My weight last week was 297. A 10 pound weight loss since I started Options. We meet once a week for 1.5 hours. The instructors are either RNs, RDs, or MSWs. I'm using myfitnesspal.com on my pc and iphone to track calories and exercise.
Kaiser offers the lap band, Roux-en-Y and sleeve gastrectomy. I plan on going forward with the sleeve.
That's my story

Hi everyone!!!
I'm just starting my journey. I saw my PCP on May 31, 2012 and a week later got a call to set up orientation so I have orientation this Friday June 22, 2012. Ive read ALOT about Fontana taking a long time to get the surgery done and that makes me a little discouraged but im hoping its wrong and Ill be ready for surgery within a few months I will Be sure to keep my story updated as I go along with the process
May 31, 2012 - PCP appointment & Referral Sent
June 22, 2012 - Orientation at Kaiser, Fontana CA

You are probably feeling much sexier from having the surgery and you need to hold onto that. This man is interested. Stay focused on the sexy feelings you get when you're with him and try to push the self-consciousness away. Sexy is all in the mind. I've always maintained a sexy attitude even at my heaviest. I'm much more self-conscious at this high weight but when my husband says I'm beautiful- I believe he definitely sees that- even when I don't. So- if he's worth it- your skin won't matter- what's inside it does. You really have to risk it for love. :wub: Good luck!
In related and funny matters, read the thread that starts "This may be inappropriate but.." in post op. (warning: it's explicit)

I yes you can choose a different location San Diego was not an option given to me. It was south bay or wla. If you wait for the hub to call you I'm sure they will let you know. I have researched the doctors at wla, I'm hoping for doctor zelada but at the point he is scheduling surgery for august. So at this point I'll take the soonest appointment.
I have not been to the hospital yet. Let me know if you have any questions.

July 11!!! I am so excited!! I can't believe how fast this has gone.

This is the discretion of the surgeon, I'm sure. Although I lost about 12lbs by the end of the options class, he told me to not gain anything before surgery or he would re-schedule. I lost 9 more pounds by the date of pre-op, which was the day before surgery. I had to be on liquid the whole day before surgery and when I was weighed again the next morning I had lost another 6lbs. So, I'm thinking, as long as you do not gain, you should be okay.
Krys