ThruChristICan

It could be anything. Water weight (especially if your cycle causes weight gain at particular times), Constipation (yes *that* weighs a lot), not weighing at the same time each day, broken scale, body just being weird . . . and hang on, because your body will continue to be weird. Minor fluctuations like this will continue to happen. What you really need to pay attention to is long-term trends. I would suggest either weighing yourself less frequently or using something like trendweight.com to see the bigger picture and get away from having little blips stress you out. Good luck!

This recently happened to me when I changed food stages. I was down 13 lbs then up almost 2. I really panicked. Then a Bariatric buddy of mine told me when she first started out one week she was up 2 and the next week down 12. And my mom who had the surgery and my buddy both said that this is a normal time to hit a stall since your body is adjusting. Just hang in there and the weight will start to come down. I know it can be scary, I felt the same way! Just try to focus on how you feel and not the numbers!

Thanks for the info, hopefully it's the same here since Rancho isn't that far away. I'm going to the information session today so I'll know more afterwards. Thanks again!

I was banded on a Thursday and went back to work a week from that following Monday.

Well, I guess I will be waiting until June 16 as that is when next set of Options classes start at Sunset.

body analysis was just where they take a picture of you and officially weigh you in for the first time and then tell you how much weight you have to loose before surgery

great! Love to keep in touch in in los angeles, I just began I had the initial information seminar today and tomorrow I have the body analysis then Monday begins the Options program. Doesn't seem that long I'm motivated! I'll keep ya updated on my progress

that's very interesting Kiaser is so different within California in in southern California and have to take a 12 week options program before even getting an appointment with the surgeon. I just went to my informational meeting today and go for the body analysis tomorrow. I'm counting down the days

Hi I have Kiaser in California and just began the program. I haven't had to a 6 month wait, I'm not sure what that's about perhaps did you read in the literature about a 6 month supervised diet like I did. Well today I went to the information session and they didn't mention it being a requirement. I have my body analysis tomorrow then begin the 12 week options program that's weekly. Afterwards I'm told then we are scheduled for an appointment with the surgeon where they will determine if your ready for surgery. Not to mention we have to loose 10% of your weight. Keep me posted love to keep in touch with someone who is around the same stage as I

Your situation is exactly what I'm currently dealing with, I have zero support from friends or family because they think I don't need it. They don't see the scale when I get on it, they don't know I'm pre diabetes and pre high cholesterol. My BMI IS 41 I've told them that I'm doing this from a healthier life stand point but they just don't get it. So now I've made up in my mind that I'm not telling them no more. I'm just gonna do it alone after all I'm doing it for me anyways. I'll try and get some of the support I need from these forums I guess.

Amen go in confident that God got you! Excited to hear an update afterwards from ya as I'm barely beginning this journey but I know it will go fast

Hello I'm praying for you as I type this: Father in the name of Jesus touch this woman right now as she goes into the operating room. Calm every bit of her fears and let her know you are with her even right now. Go to the hospital where she is at and touch her body. Guide the doctors hands as he does the procedure. Give the Doctor the knowledge and ability to handle whatever may arise. But most importantly let this surgery be successful. Let her come out with minimal pain or discomfort. Give your Angels authority to watch over and protect her and everyone who is over her during this surgery, every nurse, aide, assistant and all medical personnel in JESUS NAME AMEN! Your nerves are normal ????

I was off for 4 weeks. Mostly because I've been very fatigued and having some trouble eating and drinking. I didn't wanna go back to work until I was doing better eating. Getting sick at work wasn't on my list of fun things to do post-op.

May 6th is right around the corner, are you prepared? How much weight did you lose pre op? I know my time will fly by because of weekly classes and preparing for this life changing experience. Good luck

I guess I am in a lucky situation. I have the ability to work from home, and even got permission from my boss to do so. Before I have surgery, I will either have a loaner laptop or someone from my IT department will place a PC in my house. I am hoping to only be out between 1-2 weeks, because I will get crazy being at home.

I had bypass 4/28. I'm bewildered by those able to go back in a week. Initially I was gonna take two, but quickly decided for 3, which is what my doctor recommends. I work in an office, pretty sedentary.
I have six incisions, but 90% of the pain is coming from one of them. But my back and shoulders are incredibly achy too, mainly because I'm tense from the discomfort.

@@snickysnack78 Yes that is awesome that you are able to work from home. This should be a very comfortable recovery time for you.
@@dhrguru I hope you start feeling better soon. I hear from others that within a week going into the second week the pain is tolerable. I can't imagine with everything that is done surgically but I am praying that this is my outcome as well. My job is also very chill I work at my desk and don't really have to move around much. No lifting, bending or shifting. I would go crazy at home for a long period of time.

thanks dear, I just don't want anything hindering me from getting this surgery, this forum has been a big help and support. thanks, I just wanna do my best

Thanks, I love the no white foods I will definitely add that as well. I'll keep ya updated

Yes I agree say 4-weeks and if you don't need it you can return but at least you will have that option, I firmly feel that I won't disclose. It's no one's business feel the same as you@ThruChristICan.

Sure! Father in the name of Jesus I come to you on behalf of Brigitte Romanelli. Lord I ask you to to calm every bit of her fears right now. Your word say you didn't give us a spirit of fear but of power, love and a strong mind! Lord I ask you to strengthen her for surgery. Touch her mind body and soul. Let her know you are with her even at this very hour. As she prepares for surgery Lord you lead and guide the surgeon so that every thing is done to perfection because you are a perfect God. Touch every one that is assigned to her. Let immeasurable favor be shown towards her. Touch her body before and after this surgery. Jesus do it in a way that Brigette knows it was nobody but you. Lord demonstrate your unfailing love for her. Remind her that you have ALL power in your hand. Lord give your Angeles the authority to watch over and protect her. I take the authority in the name of Jesus and bind any plan of attack from the enemy. In the mighty name of Jesus I pray Amen!

Hello I'm praying for you as I type this: Father in the name of Jesus touch this woman right now as she goes into the operating room. Calm every bit of her fears and let her know you are with her even right now. Go to the hospital where she is at and touch her body. Guide the doctors hands as he does the procedure. Give the Doctor the knowledge and ability to handle whatever may arise. But most importantly let this surgery be successful. Let her come out with minimal pain or discomfort. Give your Angels authority to watch over and protect her and everyone who is over her during this surgery, every nurse, aide, assistant and all medical personnel in JESUS NAME AMEN! Your nerves are normal ????

I'm excited today because I attended my first information meeting about bariatric surgery at Kiaser. It was informative however I must say a lot of the information I knew because I been researching on this every time a question pops up in my mind. I go tomorrow to my body analysis appointment where they take a picture and weight you prior to beginning the 12 week options program. I can't believe this is all about to get in motion. As a requirement I have to loose 10% of body weight prior to surgery (29lbs) I actually think that will be the most weight I ever lost. Well just wanted to share my journey so far.

Hello I'm praying for you as I type this: Father in the name of Jesus touch this woman right now as she goes into the operating room. Calm every bit of her fears and let her know you are with her even right now. Go to the hospital where she is at and touch her body. Guide the doctors hands as he does the procedure. Give the Doctor the knowledge and ability to handle whatever may arise. But most importantly let this surgery be successful. Let her come out with minimal pain or discomfort. Give your Angels authority to watch over and protect her and everyone who is over her during this surgery, every nurse, aide, assistant and all medical personnel in JESUS NAME AMEN! Your nerves are normal ????

you do NOT have to share that. Just put in for PTO or Vac time. Anyone ask where you going just say you don't know yet or its personal. Good luck with everything.