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I wanted surgery because of too many medicL problems and the side effects of the meds prescribed for those illnesses.

I wanted surgery because of too many medicL problems and the side effects of the meds prescribed for those illnesses.

Two weeks and one day post op I went to stage 3, soft foods.

Two weeks and one day post op I went to stage 3, soft foods.

My surgeon was Dr. Um, he was professional, very informative and addressed all my concerns and questions. I was sleeved 9/16.

Hi Blondiee, I had my consult the following month after my classes ended. Although, I had surgery at WLA I took my Option classes at Kaiser Palmdale.

welcome to the loser's side!

Congratulations!

I went through Kaiser Palmdale for my Options class. My BMI was 35 with high bp, diabetes and high cholesterol. Unless, you have medical illnesses I was told by my PCP that I did not qualify due to my BMI was not 40. She told me this for many years. I was so glad they added the 35 BMI eligibility.

My food list has peanut butter on it also.

My BMI was 35 with medical conditions when I started this process, and once I started on my requirements I could try and lost weight which made me just under a 35 BMI the day of surgery. I actually was encouraged to lose 21 pounds but lost only 13 before surgery.

Looking good! Congratulations on weight lost.

Congratulations on having no more health provlems!

I am glad you sought medical advice and are on your way to recovery!

I pray the bariatric clinic contact you soon!

I was told a week. I have a high sex drive and it continued after surgery. However, still have pain and discomfort on the right side, Therefore, the traditional way is out!

I know three people who have the gastric bypass and they are all still considered to be obese. So, I thought why would I subject myself a more complicated procurers, unless it was my only option. I am using the sleeve as a tool to help me lose weight. Ultimately whatever surgery I chose I am going to have to diet and exercise the rest of my life period. Maybe, you can join a gastric bypass forum and get more information on the surgery and the outcomes.

I do not have to purée, just soft foods tuna, crab, chicken salad and chew very well. I am glad, the purée stage does not sound appealing.

My BMI was 35 but I have commodities which qualified me for WLS surgery. Diabetes, high bp, asthma etc. I only qualified with my insurance because of the medical conditions. Many years ago my insurance only offered to patients with a BMI of 40, period. Check with your insurance companies requirements.

I agree with Belize that you need to see your doctor or psychiatrist to get help with your depression! I hope you feel better soon.

I was sleeved on 9/16 weight was 195 and left the hospital at 210. Today I am now 191. I was very upset about the fluid retention only because I was not informed that this may happen. I am satisfied with my weight loss so far.

I would not take the flu shot if it makes you sick. I have taken it for many years and I got sick once right after taking it. However, I never took my flu shot from them again, at that time it was my then employer.

Hi Powderkeg42, Welcome to the site! I find the forum has given me a lot of information and support. I have only spoken to my family and a few friends about my choice to have WLS, so I was glad to have somewhere else to vent.

Hi Blondiee, I just had my surgery at Kaiser WLA the nurses were very helpful and I am very comfortable with my surgeon Dr. Um.