PeaceAndLove88

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!

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!!!!

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!

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. [emoji5][emoji5]

Congrats!!! Keep us posted!

Which app is that?

Whooo!

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

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!

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

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!

Oh my gosh! You lost 84 pounds already? Way to go lady! [emoji123][emoji123][emoji123]

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!

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!

Is this the same as the healthy weight program with Kaiser I wonder? I start mine on 5/7!

For which type of surgery? [emoji15][emoji15]

Thanks! I don’t need to do the 6 month supervised weight loss program because I have a history of doing watchers, which counted. They didn’t seem to verify that but I have been on and off with them a few times, totally well over 6 months. During the 12 week class I start on 5/7 I will have to do a food journal. They are looking for loss for sure but I don’t think there is a required amount for surgery. I’m hoping to really focus on once the journaling starts to lose some weight before surgery anyway. I would love to stay in touch! It looks like you hit the ground running which is really inspiring to me! [emoji16] it sounds like we’re both SO ready for this! I could use an accountability buddy! Maybe my surgery date will be in October too! This class finishes in August and I’ll have several appointments before surgery which will probably take a few months. Do you have much to do after the 6month program?

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!