PeaceAndLove88

On 12/14/2019 at 12:02 PM, Bastian said:

yep sounds EXACTLY like my lactose intolerance, took me ages to figure out that was what it was. Even lacto free milk does it to me!! Try 5 days no dairy see what happens

Really?! I will watch dairy and see what happens. So odd that it’s delayed to the next morning. I do eat string cheese so I will cut that out and see if it helps.

thank you!!!!

8 hours ago, GradyCat said:

How far post-op are you? Does it happen after certain foods?

I’m 8 months post-op. My doc says it might be acid reflux but I had RNY which seems so odd to me. I haven’t noticed a pattern in foodS. Based on the suggestions of watching dairy I will try that though!

Hello,

My doctor hasn’t been any help. I wake up at least 3x a week with burning in my lower abdomen, nausea (drooling), and diarrhea.

It only happens in the mornings and comes in waves. Anyone else experience this and found the problem?

Thank you!

Hi Crigney21!

I'm also going through the process with Kaiser in Portland. I am currently on step 4.

Once my PCP approved me I received an email from the Bariatric department that said I was approved for the program. So far, through step 3, it seems as though unless there is an issue with my labs, the doctor doesn't feel I'm ready, etc. then I am going to have it.

Let me know if you want to chat more! I know I was fishing so hard to find someone else who was going through it at Kaiser in Portland because each Kaiser is so different.

Try to take the time to really enjoy conversations with loved ones. When my family gets together and goes out for dinner it’s usually just something for us to do while we visit. Once I have the surgery I can focus more on WHY I’m there.

Congrats!!! Keep us posted!

Day 1 is out of the door and a huge success, I might add. There was some hunger, but luckily, no hanger! Mr. F. is relieved! I didn't get all my food in as "scheduled". My doc would have me eat the first meal at 8am. Yeah, whatever. If I eat at 8am, I wake my hunger up for the day. I'm going to try to push it back to 10am as the first meal and have black decaff coffee until then.
I can say hands down, the hardest part is interacting with food: watching food shows, commercials on tv, washing dishes/cleaning the kitchen, shopping, and cooking an actual meal for your normies, is really quite difficult. So do them as little as possible. LOL.
It's also very strange to see just how MUCH free time you have on your hands when you're not eating. It felt like the day took much longer! Ha! Let's just say, instead of being productive as I should have been, I played a lot of hearts and solitaire on my iphone. But hey, whatever gets you to the finish line, right?
Oh, and dayum, my fairwell tour of BBQ was not a friend to me. I went from 228 up to 234 for my official Pre-Op liquid diet weigh-in. It's so bogus that I can gain up 10lbs overnight. Let's just say my ankles are cankles. Even though there weren't many carbs involved (green beans), or noticable sugar, I got dogpiled. So that sucks. But I just will move forward.
I'm attaching my food log from yesterday as it finished playing out last night. I'm gonna go read how much milk I can have with my Protein Shakes. I'm pretty sure there is a limit.

Whooo!

Kaiser in Oregon will only do RNY bypass not the sleeve or band.

I know someone that works for TSA and they said sweat sets off those body scanners most commonly!

1 hour ago, newmebithebypass said:

ok as far as headaches you can take a prescription called topamax. it is great for Migraine prevention. for breakthru headaches i take tension Headache pills it is tylenol and caffeine works wonders i have had migrains since i was 5 years old and i am 27. the best treatment for me is prevention learn your triggers.

Good advice! Thank you!

Thanks for all the responses! I am planning on talking to my doctor about this too. I'm in the early pre-op stages where I'm taking a class starting next week that won't provide the space for surgery specific questions. My orientation isn't until week 6 of that, so it's going to be awhile until I am able to.

Good to hear Tylenol may be an option! That helps bring some temporary relief until I can get a firm answer from the doc!

Hey all!

I know this is an older thread but I would love to connect to others who are in Kaiser NW program.

I start my healthy weight class on 5/7 (online).

Anyone in this thread still active on here?

Thanks!

My 3 month post op went great! I met with the PA but the surgeon called me a couple hours later to personally congratulate me on my success so far. Down 84lbs and took 14 points off my BMI.
Here’s a pic from our great day! Thank you to my super supportive hubby!

I'm pre-op. I take a lot of Advil and Tylenol for reoccurring headaches and I'm worried after reading this can cause complications after surgery. The doctor has never been able to pinpoint my headaches, between sinus inflammation, high BP, etc. but hopefully headaches decrease with weight loss.

Do any folks post-op have experience with taking NSAIDs regularly post-op?

Thanks!

6 minutes ago, jackiesays said:

Yes! So the referral will read healthy weight program-bariatric surgery. I only know this because I am a kaiser clinic nurse and see the referrals a lot lol. Is your orientation 5/7 or did you do that part already? How exciting! I will be at the South Bay med center. How about you?

5/7 is the day I start the online "healthy weight" class. My step-by-step email says I have to wait until I complete the 6th week to schedule orientation. I'm so anxious!

I'm in Oregon/SW Washington. Let me know how the class goes! I've heard it will involve a food journal, but I'm curious what else. Sounds like we're in the same phase of things. Let's stay in touch!

I had gastric bypass Jan 24, 2017

Beginning weight 301

Surgery weight 289

Current weight 196

Goal weight 175

Feeling extra good

Wow, you look great! I’m pre-op and my starting numbers are so close to yours and I see you said you are 5’7 as well. If I can look and feel even a little like you that is amazing. Thank you for sharing as this brings me hope. [emoji123]

Kaiser on a government plan I’m going to pay $50 a day I spend in the hospital and that’s it!

I have my orientation for Kaiser’s 12-week Options program on Wednesday. I am so so excited and nervous to do this- it does not feel real yet. I am from Southern California

I spoke to a doctor office today and they said 6 weeks but NO LESS than 2.

Welcome. It sounds like we are very close to the same starting point. Do you have to do a 6 month supervised weight loss program for your insurance and doctor before they will do surgery?

Like I said in my first post I am so ready for this new life I have started on. I would like to keep in touch . We can support each other in the journey.

Following! Curious about the responses.

I’m just starting as well! First step for me is a 12 week Healthy Weight Management class which starts on 5/7 through Kaiser.

Hey all!

I’m so excited to have found this app!

I’ve just been approved for the Bariatric Surgery Program through Kaiser. I know I’m a ways out until surgery day and have a lot of steps to complete, but I’m more hopeful than ever. Kaiser told me (Oregon/Washington) they only do the RNY.

I’m looking to connect with others, particularly those in similar early phases. Does anyone have experience or currently working with Kaiser in Oregon/Washington?

Thanks for letting me share and for sharing your journeys!