SillyGoose

We've had our wii fit for about a month now. My DH ended up flirting with one of the sales ladies at a Game Stop or Game Crazy store and talked her into holding one just for him (plus he gave her a $20 tip!). It was supposed to be for someone else! My son really likes it. I've only tried it a couple times and it's pretty fun. I'm just in the beginning stages so I don't want to lose any weight yet. I'm going in next week for my first orientation. Then I'll start the required 10% weight loss.

Well, I emailed my pcp this afternoon (slow day at work) and she got back to me quickly. She even gave me a website and and suggestions for my plantar fasciitis. However, as far as getting the nutricion and psych out of the way now... it's a no go. Here is what she said: You should go to the class and start the Weight Management Class before you go to Nutrition counseling or the psychologist. There is no way to "short-cut" the process. It takes time to relearn our eating habits. My patients who have taken the time to go through the process have done very well. Oh well, I tried. I'll just sit back patiently. I really don't mind taking it slow.

Ok, this same thing happens to me everytime I eat sherbet. And I'm not banded! I absolutely love sherbet, even more than ice cream, but it's so gross when this happens that I hardly eat it anymore. I wonder why this happens to me, i thought maybe I'd eaten too much of it, but no, it also happens when I have very little. Oh well, since the subject was brought up, thought I would add my gross story!

Yes, I actually do live right in Fresno, so the drive for me luckily won't be bad at all. My job however can be demanding and may have some trouble arranging all the appointments and classes that are to come. But, I know I can figure it out. My problem is, asking for the time off when needed without raising too many questions. I work in a small office and my sister also works on the same property... so, it should be interesting trying to dodge any questions that may arise. I'm just not ready to confide in anyone other than my husband right now. I'll be ready to talk more about it freely when it gets closer to "D" day. You also mentioned getting some other stuff out of the way while I'm waiting "if my PCP is on board". I really don't know if she is on board to be honest. I don't have a strong relationship with her. I've had this insurance for about a year and a half and the first time I saw her was in February of this year for a bad cold. Lately, I've been having bad pain in my feet - completely unbearable in the mornings when I get up. So, I made an appointment with her a couple weeks ago and found out I have plantarfacitis (sp?). While I was there, I decided to ask her how I find out more information about weight loss surgery. As soon as I mentioned it, she raised her eyebrows at me and told me "that was a pretty drastic decision and most people who have it done usually weight 100 lbs more than I do" I then told her that I'm already over 100 lbs overweight as it is and that my BMI meets the required amount needed to be considered for this type of procedure. After that, she really didn't have much more to say except to ask her assistant to make me an appointment for the orientation. The only thing positive I got out of that conversation was that she preferred the "idea" of lap band over GB and that there may be a surgeon coming here that does it. Now, I'm afraid to ask her anymore information for fear of rejection. Any idea's on how to handle it or how I should approach her? I've thought about emailing her to ask more questions, but I really don't know what to say. Thanks again for all the information that's been provided. I hope I'm not becoming a nuisance asking so many questions! I'm really enjoying connecting with people going through the same thing! Have a wonderful evening everyone!

Heartfire - That's wonderful news! I'm excited for you! With a 2 yr old and and husband who's a firefighter, you definitly don't need the added stress of traveling to the bay area, thats for sure. Thanks again for sharing with me. I still have to wait until 7/23 before oreintation, so I may get to see you in class a couple times before you're through. At first, I was a little discouraged when I found out that Kaiser patients have to go through so much before getting the procedure done (as with many insurances from what I've noticed) but I'm starting to realize now that this is for the best. It would be awful to jump in without all the tools needed. DenverBean - Good Luck! Let us know how it goes at your appointment today.

Vicki - Thank you for the info. I like to hear what others have experienced. Congrats on your weight loss! You've done outstanding. I sure hope I'm able to take the required classes here in Fresno. The do the Gastric Bypass here, so I'm praying that classes for lap band can be done here. There is no way I could travel 3 hours weekly for meetings. It's so discouraging! Heartfire - How did your meeting go today with the surgeon? I hope you found out some good news! Keep me posted! I'm eager to hear what you find out since your a few steps ahead of me. Thank you for your time and information. It is much appreciated. Have a wonderful evening to both of you!

Thank you for the information. Going to Richmond wouldn't be too bad for me. I have family that lives there. However, does that mean that you have to go to classes there as well? Or, can those be done in Fresno? And, what about fills? Do those have to be done up north as well? Also, when I went to see my PCP a couple weeks ago, she mentioned that she heard a rumor that Fresno may be getting a surgeon that does the lap band. She said she didn't know for sure, just something she heard. Maybe when you go to see the surgeon you could ask him about that and let me know what you find out if it isn't too much trouble. As far as the 10% weight loss, if I understand correctly, you're saying that as of now, I don't need to focus on losing weight until I get my first weigh in at orientation next month. Is that correct? I have so many questions (as does so many people from what I've seen) and have to wait so long to get any answers. Patience - something I've never been good at - but I'm learning! Thanks again!

Thank you for the information you provided. Right now I'm waiting for my orientation on July 23rd. I guess I have a long road ahead of me, but I'm willing to do what is necessary. I'm in Fresno, and may have to travel to your area to have the procedure done. I just hope I can attend all classes required here. Anyway, thanks again!

Anyone here been banded through Kaiser? My doctor told me I have to go to a gastric bypass siminar to find out more info on the band. Apperantly they don't have a Kaiser doctor in my town that does the band, I may have to go futher up north to have it done. If you've been through this process with Kaiser, I would love to hear about your process. Thanks,