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Hi again Minxz (sorry for sp last post) That is great, you are on your way, the nutrionist, she give you a Pre-op Plan for food? That will really help with the 10% and prepare well for the surgery. Sounds like you may be south then, SJ? Perhaps we will meet up there someday! So you can try to call and ask for appt with Med Dir., also for Nurse Susan as case manager, also, I would always ask for appts (if possible) together so I could not spend as much on gas. Just suggestions to possibly help it to be a little smoother for you. Would enjoy hearing your updates and any other questions! Reading the book through, thoroughly, really helps, I did at first, and now again in prep for surgery, still learning so much! Other books I have & still reading...Khaliah Ali's book (Fighting Weight), one by Sewell/Rohrborough, and going to get Phat Finish by Hathaway. Also the Mindful Eating class (after Pscyh appt) is really helpful. Will chat again! Roseyyyd1

Hi Minxs...what a great picture! Yes, they have, and when they record your weight each time, it goes onto a graph, that Dr. Alami showed me on my first surgeon appt. So it shows any consistency in losing, also the ups and downs. So you are going thru SSF? Is that where you are? My case manager (nurse) is Susan D. and she is great! On a trip down there, I combined (emailed her & asked) an appt with her with a class after it. It was so helpful, just going thru the process and questions and anything you can think of with her! Calling the appt number, and just asking (nicely) if there are any appts available of what your next one is, helps. Which is why I asked, if you are local to there..because a short notice of an appt available, would work, if you don't have to drive 2 hrs to get there (like me!) Not to get your hopes up, but sometimes you can call or talk to someone at just the right time. They really try hard and work with those who are committed to the program, motivated to do what it takes, but not just fastrack for surgery. Hope this helps, are u are having a blessed day, has the rain hit there yet? Roseyyyd1

Hi Kaiser Ladies! I also have Kaiser, going thru SSFrancisco, I live north of Sac/Roseville. Have been going thru the process for about a year now, and have a surgery date...Nov. 12th! I am excited yet, still studying, and working to prepare well before, as well as for after. So I am not there yet, but, I have been sleeping with a CPAP for several years. It really has made a difference, and boy do I deep dream sleep sometimes! Just a thought tho, realizing it is not the just the quality of sleep, although you def have more rems with the CPAP, ultra important, but also the quantity. I used to think 5-6 hrs was sufficient, but, read and have now seen the difference...that how important the 7-8 hours are, simply because our bodies release a certain hormone that actually causes the body to burn the fat more effectively, if not enough (or deep enough) sleep, our bodies won't let go of the weight. Hope this helps, and I wish each of you success on this journey! I also enjoy reading your stories and great posts! Have a blessed day of healthy choices! Roseyyyd1:redface:

Congrats on your date, JoannMarie! You will be more than ready! I can identify with the feelings...but the Lord's will be done! Hope you have a blessed day, and feel better Soon!:cursing:

Hi MomCof3! I am north of Roseville/Sac, but would enjoy a bandsters support, if possible the middle of Sac? Not sure of any yet, I go to a Kaiser one off of Arden (off Bus 80) which also has mixed patients. Would enjoy getting in touch and seeing what may happen? To post a new thread, if want to do it under California Local Lap-Band Support, type in that forum, then right above it on the left there is a button that says "New Thread", click on it and post! Be great to start a new one just for live local support group. Let me know if you need help, I can be your North Buddy Bandster! Have a blessed day, Roseyyyd1 P.S. Congrats on your Success, would enjoy hearing your story, am scheduled (thru Kaiser) to become a bandster in November.:thumbdown:

Welcome Riley! Nor Cal as in California? Yep and Kaiser too! Where are you going to classes? 14 weeks, have you attended Orientation yet? What is next appt? Have been going thru the journey for awhile now. PM me when you can, would like to help. Have a blessed eve!:biggrin:

Hi gmp72, Good for you taking care of yourself, in the midst of a full life! I am also learning how important this is. I have been on this journey for a bout a year now, realizing how I need to really take care of business if I want to live out life...alive, and enjoying my family, growing, marrying, grandchildren, the list goes on! For me, my med insurance required many appts and classes throughout this time along with weight loss and studying/understand the protocol for before and i.e. after surgery. A few books I enjoyed were...Khaliah Ali, Fighting Weight (boxer M. Ali's daughter, a single mom and Banded!), also, Colleen Cook's, Successful Habits of Weight Loss Surgery Patients, the team they are and work with to really help people make a difference!, and Weight Loss Surgery w/ the AGB, Sewell/Rohrbough. I found these to be helpful, insightful and continued references. Hope this helps! :bolt:

A November Date! Hi Sisters of Surgery (SOS), I like to make up abbrev. My surgery date is Nov. 12th, and am working on well to prepare for it. I have been reading this thread from the beginning and been so encouraged by the posts. Looking forward to participating and gaining insight from the forerunners! Your kindness and suggestions truly help others. Would like to hear some more of your stories, like Brenda in S.C., Long to Be Thin, and Phylser, yours is amazing! Also to stand with JoannMarie, Marilyn and Melody Mary and i.e. AnnE! I just found a good book, (with others I am reading).. Spiritual Secrets to Weight Loss by Kara Davis, a 50 Day Renewal, seems so far balanced, encouraging and even suggests with an accountable partner! I have bout 50 days, so I thought this will be cool to do with my support sister at home. Have a Healthy Day of Choices!:bolt:

Hi Notorious Novembers... My date is the 12th of Nov...I totally understand the emotions, but realizing how much it is my time...to face the fears! I have a support group tomorrow and hoping (as it does) help to see how much I need to do this, and the difference it will make in my life! I have been trying different items, the Myoplex Advantage (Carb Control) is not bad, I like the French Vanilla. I have founrd different ones at Target and Walmart. Also, Special K now has packets (box of 10) w/ protein as added to water. Iced Tea pretty good, Lemonade strong, but has Splenda. Have also been checking out vitamins, checking into chewable vs. liquid. Tried an 'Emergen-C' packet today, mixed in w/ water (water & vitamin at once!) had Strawberry, pretty good. I would like to hear of any other tastes tried too! Have a healthy day of choices! :bolt:

It's official, the date is November 12th, like BlondAmbition! I am so excited...and the "Pre-Thanksgiving" Dinner sounds like a definite have too! So how do we get the Notorious November Sig? :cry_smile:

Hi Notorious Novembers! My surgery is in November, hoping it to be Nov. 12th, could be before or lil after. Have Pre-ops scheduled, and want to prepare at home (like nesting-or am I the only one?) Ready for a new start, and new physical me. Would enjoy November Buddy, I am in Northern California. Have a good day! P.S. Is Notorious Novembers 'the' group name?

Good day Christian Sister Bandsters! I am new at this also, am going to surgeon appt the 16th of this month. Would enjoy fellowship, prayers and encouragement times with you all, also. I enjoy chatting and lifting up my sisters, and thought this would be the place! Am believing for a good surgery, lil pain and gas, and the wisdom how to use this tool as well to decrease as Jesus increases in my life!