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@@ilikecake2much I had to lose about 12 pounds, after 7 of those 12 I made appt with psych, you HAVE to be at your surgery weight on day of surgery or they claim they will cancel. I met with surgeon in mid November. I also met with Nutritionist that day too. I followed their recommended 1200 calorie diet to a T and it worked for me rather quickly. I met with psych before Christmas and then had to wait through the holidays for surgery date. They called me beginning of January and I got my date for Feb 17. I am not patient either. Waiting through two weeks of holidays was rough. I think they get their surgery schedule at the beginning of each month for the following month. I also asked to be on a wait list for cancellations. I was supposed to be at 218 for my surgery date and was 211. I was very determined to get this surgery as soon as possible. Kaiser Fremont was great. I always felt very welcomed and comfortable there. I had Dr. Hahn but have hears great things about each surgeon. I also got on my vitamin regime before surgery. I also go to a wls group meeting monthly in Campbell. I even went less than a week after surgery. Everything going well. I'm happy to communicate anything with you! I have a pal I met on here that went through surgery about a month ahead of me and it was so nice to talk with someone at the same program. Since so many are different. I would have replied earlier but you response went to my spam folder. Good luck!

Hello ilikecake2much! Yes, I've had my surgery on February 17! Seven weeks post op today and everything is well! I've lost 44lbs since my journey began in November. About 20 since surgery. Slow but steady. Who is your surgeon? I'd be happy to share all I know! Kaiser Fremont is a great program and I'm so glad I did it!

Hello! Everything went well! I'm one week post op today and down 28.5 pounds since November. Probably about 5 since surgery. Everything gets better every day. I wake up a little stronger, less pained and more encouraged. I worked from home yesterday and plan in going in today. Have to drive to Santa Cruz from San Jose so a little concerned but its reverse commute and I will just take my time! No pain meds since Saturday so I am good to go. I can start some yogurt, cottage cheese, applesauce today so I'm happy about that. No problem keeping things down I just have to remind myself constantly. How are you doing?

Came home last night. All is well. Main pain is getting up and down. Tired too. But drinking and sipping going ok. Heating pad on sore back is helping a lot. I had my sleeve at Kaiser in Fremont, CA. Dr. Hahn. Great experience. Can't believe its done! Started planning in October and here I am post op!

I'm ready! Excited and prepared. Have lots of support. Let's do this!

I want to lose about 90 pounds. I've lost 18 since October when I started research on WLS. I'm at the weight they want me to be for surgery and I'm still a month away!

I'm the 17th. Bmi 40.

Things going well! I got my surgery date of Feb 17! Preop is the 4th. Started process in November with surgery in February is three months.. Not bad. I'm very excited. Let me know if you have any questions. I am happy to help and share what I know! Having Kaiser handle everything in one spot has been very convenient and simple. Good luck! Keep me posted.

Yes! Let's keep in touch. I'm only 5'1" and currently weigh 220. I was up to 236 in October. I feel better even losing this much. I would love to be at 125 so about 100 lbs? But not sure how realistic though. I'm 43 and love to walk and hike. Every pound lost makes that easier so I'm highly motivated to make this work. Yes, I am in San Jose, California.

I got my date set for February 17,2015. I'm so excited. I started looking into surgery in October 2014 through Kaiser Fremont. Went to two seminars then met with surgeon and nutritionist and after I lost a few pounds I met with psych. Had to wait through holidays to get my surgery date but it finally came on Thursday! The timing has been perfect and I've lost 17 lbs since I started. But things are slowing down as they always do. I would be giving up by now normally but I need to lose two more pounds before surgery so I'm inspired to keep on trucking! Good luck to you!

Annie, how are you doing? I got my surgery date for February 17 with Dr. Hahn. Hope you are doing well.

So happy for you! I'm hoping to get scheduled in February with Dr. Hahn. Thanks for the update! It is very helpful to me. Keep them coming!

I went to my first at kaiser Campbell. You don't have to be a kaiser member to go. It was small but maybe because it was right before Christmas. Very nice helpful people in various stages of post op. I plan on going to the next one on January 28th at 6pm.

I am in San Jose too!

Annie, your surgery is coming up soon, right? Looking forward to hearing about your experience with Kaiser and Dr. Hahn. If you are willing to share, of course. Good luck!