Norma Galitzen

I really like the Quest products. They sell packets so you can just try it out before buying a huge container.

I much prefer Premier. The only flavor I don't like is strawberry.

I'm in Torrance. My sleeve was done in Harbor City and my bypass is next Tuesday also at Harbor City. I'm familiar with West LA though, my sister had her sleeve done in West LA a few years ago.

Hello! I live in Torrance and had the sleeve in July of 2015 at Kaiser in Harbor City. I am going on for bypass on January 23 also at Kaiser Harbor City.

The caramel chews from Bariatric Advantage

He gave me the pre op diet 3 weeks before surgery. I lost 12 pounds total and I cheated a few times. I did get weighed in right before surgery and he was happy that I had lost. I don't know if he would have stopped the surgery if I did not lose any weight. Just don't gain!!! Get on track and stick with it from now until surgery.

So today my "family" tells me that they have been talking about me and discussing my surgery. My "mother" (who is a f****** stick figure) says "Monique i really don't think this surgery is a good idea for you. this surgery is for bigger people." Exactly how much bigger would you like me to get? My dad who like me is prior military says why don't you just go for a 4-5 mile run every morning. Um maybe because the feeling of my knee popping out of place is freaking painful. I told him I walk every day 2-4 miles and that doesn't include the stairs im constantly doing. Everyone in my "family is telling me im taking the easy way out. I've told them already that this is happening whether they like it or not so they can hop on board or get the heck out of my way. But my whole family is skinny so they dont understand what its like being this big and uncomfortable in your own skin. My sister says she does because she's had 2 kids but I simply called her an idiot and walked away. Right after each pregnancy she went right back down to a size 0 and she eats significantly more than I do. Ugh how do you keep relationships and get healthy any advice.

Hi Nickkibear, the surgery is for you! Many of us got to out of control weights because we were not putting ourselves first. By the way, it looks like we have the same surgeon!! Dr. Mun rocked it out for me.

I used the gentle Dulcolax for sensitive tummies (the pink one). I took 2. Be prepared to stay home for about 6 hours at least. I only had to take it once, that got everything moving.

No but it sounds reasonable that they would be elevated. Just rest and relax. I wouldnt have minded an extra day! Good luck.

Yikes be careful! I know I picked up a heavy bag today out of habit to get it out of the way then I was like oopsie! We must be careful so we can heal properly! Glad you are ok.

Something is stopping you but something is also keeping you going back. it is a scary decision but everyone who I know, including myself, who is newly sleeved, is glad they did it. I still have not (personally) met someone who said they wish they would have passed. Maybe see a therapist to help you sort out some thoughts and feelings? I did.

I only felt seriously nauseous the second day and slight waves here and there over day 3 and 4. My sisters driving me home from the hospital did not help. I only took my at home pain meds one time when it got unbearable and I got a pounding headache. Good luck.

I only felt seriously nauseous the second day and slight waves here and there over day 3 and 4. My sisters driving me home from the hospital did not help. I only took my at home pain meds one time when it got unbearable and I got a pounding headache. Good luck.

I cannot wait til I can have eggs or vegetarian re fried Beans. It all sounds like a dream!

So I have been on my pre op diet for about 2 weeks. I "cheated" over the weekend and ate a meal I knew I would not be able to eat again because it would probably case dumping after surgery and I had a couple of drinks as well. Other than that, I have done quite well with the pre op diet. I keep telling myself I have low energy from eating so few calories but then I think, I am still eating and getting calories so it must just be in my head. Did anyone feel this way during pre op diet? Did anyone keep up a workout routine throughout?

Sorry, I guess this is more of a vent.

Congrats! It is very exciting.

My sister had the sleeve about 3 years ago and she chose not to disclose a single thing to her employer. She has been very successful and lost about 150 pounds but still, she will neither confirm nor deny. She thinks it is that personal.

Me on the other hand, I am choosing to handle my surgery differently. I decided to be forthcoming about my surgery and have told my employer and my co workers about it. Everyone has been EXTREMELY supportive and I am glad that I have been so honest. Besides, with 3 weeks of the pre op diet my co workers would have known something was up- Jello all day, every day!

I am also doing my pre op diet. I also DO NOT want to go anywhere. I really just want to stay home. Not necessarily to sulk (okay maybe a little) but I just am not sure how to have fun without being part of the food fun. I have to take my own dinner because I don't trust myself to eat a lean cuisine portion size of my in laws barbecue. And yay, jell o again. I know it is so worth it its just kind of a bummer. You are not alone!!!!

I was really annoyed by my psych visit. I have a history of depression so I had to get letters from my previous and current therapist stating that I am stable enough to get through the surgery. I did not like the psych they sent me to but I put up with her because I had to. She asked me a lot about my weight history and how I saw myself physically. She also asked me a lot about how I felt regarding giving up certain foods and making lifestyle changes.

I am on depression medication and currently in therapy with a LPC-Licensed Professional Counselor - If I am currently suffering from depression, is it possible the insurance will deny me? Most of my depression is related to my multiple medical problems, some weight related and some are not.

animallover1247: I have been under the care of a therapist for a few years but I had to see the Kaiser Psych. They told me that in order to go forward I needed my therapist to send a letter to Kaiser stating that she felt I was stable enough to undergo the surgery and healing process, etc. Lucky for me, my therapist and I had been discussing it for months and she really did think I am stable (of course so do I). I also take medication for depression and anxiety. With the letter, they still approved me. So you may just need a letter from your current therapist. It was a bit harder than I thought to actually get the letter so maybe start working on it now?

I was really annoyed by my psych visit. I have a history of depression so I had to get letters from my previous and current therapist stating that I am stable enough to get through the surgery. I did not like the psych they sent me to but I put up with her because I had to. She asked me a lot about my weight history and how I saw myself physically. She also asked me a lot about how I felt regarding giving up certain foods and making lifestyle changes.

I would say so. Especially if you are used to drinking sodas and coffee. It took me a very long time to rid myself of my diet soda habit. I am relieved I did not wait until my pre op diet started!

July 16!

I'm getting sleeved on July 16th. I started my pre op diet last Tuesday. I am supposed to have a Protein shake for both breakfast and lunch, a lean cuisine or healthy choice meal for dinner and in between if I am hungry or just feel like eating I can have unlimited sugar free Jello, sugar free popsicles or broth.