happymama2014

I think adding crystal light to them might be better. I wanted to try the punch flavor with my rasberry ice crystal light:)

I have the same thoughts. I'm not married prob in part to my weight. Never felt secure even when thin, never pursued my education or my dream job... Never got to have a partner in life but I do have my wonderful son. Now I feel guilty that I couldn't do it for him any other way. What if something happens to me? How selfish ... But I have to for me so I can finally start to live and be happy !

I'm sac kaiser oct 2 2914 ... Is anyone post op now?

Which kaiser you going through ? I'm in sacramento and it's been very easy and fast . Each person has some weight to lose. I started in. May and could have had surgery in sept and that's only cuz I lost my weight really slow. Here we do orientation, meet with surgeon, nutrition class, at least one support group, one psych eval appointment, meet with RN get surgery date from her, Postop nutrition class and last visit with . I did my support group and doctors visit in the same day, i'm doing my nutrition class and my doctors visit on the same day so it's not really been much but they provide you with so much information. I can see that based on some of the people here on this website who don't get that information. I feel blessed. I tried this through Kaiser San Francisco A few years ago and it was just such a horrible experience I didn't follow through. This is been a completely positive experience now ... It was my sign that it's the right thing to do! Good luck!

I only told a few close friends and my mom . My family would gossip and I don't want that . My coworkers are all young and do cross fit and run in marathons so I'm not saying anything. I'm already losing weight and I implied I am in special diet because of high blood sugar and health problems... Which is partially not technically a lie....but I plan to say I started new medications and needed a few weeks while it adjusts. I'm only taking 1-2 weeks off vacation.

I'm oct 2nd and I'm still kind of in shock, excited, scared. Scared of complications ( I'm a single mom ) and feel a bit selfish should something happen to me... But I feel like I might get a chance to live and be happy! I have all my vitamins I'm supposed to take them to my last visit next week. ( post op nutrition ) kaiser is thorough ... But I still don't see how to get the vitamins in the first few weeks. ?? Only a few we chewable or liquid. Crushing makes tons of powder but we are taking tiny sips??. I want my vitamins and protein I want energy and to keep as much of my hair as I can

I can't find samples of unjury so I haven't tried it yet but did try muscle milk light (chocolate) which is good and the Syntrax nectar I like the latte Cappuccino flavor and caribean cooler and I got a samme of oeach to try today . the Vitamine Shop carries a few samples. The nectar a are VERY thin and drank over ice are actually refreshing. I got a flavorless to try in soup/applesauce and see how it works:) I'll update you. Ps. I can't figure out how to use the tracker either, I also can't see people's info on the app like surgery date etc?? So I'm pretty NEW I guess. Surgery for me in 21 days

3 weeks and 2 days here! ~Oct 2 2014~ Have a blessed day ! Suzanne

I just see my surgeon for last min questions and a post op nutrition class which I'm excited about. I hope I do ok. I'm so scared something might happen and my son will be alone....on the other hand I'm so excited to have my new life and start living again !

Has anyone tried the unflavored Syntrax nectar with broth? Or with anything for that matter? Im wondering if its the same consistency as the other flavored ones. If so I dont see why it wouldnt be awesome to have with broth? Also has anyone had the Celebrate chicken Soup? Trying to stock the cabinets with a few more options for the first two weeks of post op. Surgery in less than a month.

So how are you guys now? I have dr Y also although I only met him once. I'm wondering how it turned out were you happy with him?

There is now one at kaiser roseville on Thursdays 3-5 pm

I didn't get apple or peach in my samples but I loved the coconut pineaple one I ordered a big tub!

I had an MRI today. I already got an email from the Dr. Saying that I need another one a different kind. I'm still scared but my surgery for sleeve is set For Oct 2. I have one last appointment with my surgeon and a POST OP nutrition class the same day. I pray the liver thing is nothing . I waited so long for WLS and to be healthy ... will know more after next MRI test I guess. Hope it's soon.

I'm not sure I want coffee without the caffeine and I'm told it causes ulcers do no caffeine after surgery:(

I got the liquid calcium called "wellessee" at wal mart and it includes the d3 so I will use that at least the first 4-6 weeks. I also found liquid b12 sublingual ..at walmart

I'm oct 2nd! Congrats to all you October people!

Kaiser has it's pros and cons but I feel lucky I have a big binder full of information. Pre op and post op liquids lists of foods when to drink or eat them.. A detailed list if vitamins to take and when. I feel like I should make copies for people. It doesn't seem fair that people are not getting the same information. .we have support group to ask other questions. Believe me I have tons if questions ... I'm scared to death . Surgery in less than one month.

Kaiser has a preop diet but only liquids 2 days before surgery..

I found everything at walmart today except thiamin. I got centrum chewable... But my NUT says crushing is fine just remember the days you are in clear and light fluids not sure how to take it crushed without a little yogurt or something.

I found everything at walmart today except thiamin. I got centrum chewable... But my NUT says crushing is fine just remember the days you are in clear and light fluids not sure how to take it crushed without a little yogurt or something.

My program doesn't allow for any weight gain. I'm nervous everytime I go. They weigh and record it at every appointment, nutrition, support group, surgeon,psych etc so I have a system down. I weigh myself in same outfit same time of day so my scale matches dr scale. I go every week and check my weight on a kaiser scale at the health information center then I have them log it in so I'm never suprised when I get weighed in. If I feel heavy I do all shakes for a day or two with extra Water and one low sodium meal at night it helps me a lot. By day two my tummy is flatter and I feel lighter. Clean food and a daily walk keeps me losing a little every week. Good luck.

Im still in shock this is happening in one month. Today I cleaned out all my cabinets made room for my protein powders and drinks. Organized my supplements. I feel like I need to do tons if work around my house because I won't be able to next month ... I want to organize my clothes by size and put in different bins so I can trade or get rid if these 20+ sizes as soon as the don't fit anymore. It's surreal kind of like when I was expecting my son... They called it nesting. Anyone else?

I'm set for oct 2. I'm numb about it right now. 2 more visits before the big day a post op nutrition class and last visit with my surgeon. All other tests and requirements met through kaiser. Is there a way to create a group? For October sleevers?

I do have Kaiser and mine was much like the previous post. Just really making sure I was sticking to the diet and lifestyle changes and knew what I was getting into. I thought I'd cry but made it without!