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Thanks Pat and Lee for the encouragement. I just love SSF Kaiser...... Well earlier in my posting I told you guys about the jerk Radiology Dr. I called yesterday and made a complaint. I spoke to the manager over Radiology and told her that considering the discomfort I went thru from the surgery my stay there was great with the staff except for him. I told her he did not have any bed side manners what so ever. Never considered the pain I was going threw being that I just had surgery less than 24 hrs ago. I also felt it was unprofessional that he would reprimand the technichian in front of me She apologized for his actions and said she takes this very seriously. Especially since I say my stay there was great except for that incident. Which reflects bad on her. She said she would discuss this with the Chief of Radiology and see where he wants to go from there. During some part of the afternoon I missed a call from SSF Kaiser but they didnt leave a message. Later on that evening the manager from Radiology called me again and said she spoke to Dr Duh (the jerk) and he tried calling me at home to apoligize but noone answered and he did not feel comfortable leaving a message on my answering service. She said he was very embarressed and sorry that he made me feel that way. He told her its no excuse but he was having a bad day. She thanked me for calling because they need the positive and negative feedback in order to improve. I just thought that was awesome!!!....

Hello All, Thank you for your warm thoughts. I am sleeved!!!! YES FINALLY...!!! I have been on this journey for over 2 yrs and I have finally arrived to the losers bench. I was sleeved last Wed the 22nd and was released Fri the 24th. The Dr's and nurses were great with the exception of the Radiology Dr but that's another story. I did call the manager of Radiology and made a complaint. She said she takes this very seriously especially since my stay there was great with the exception of him. He said he will inform the Chief of Radiology and will go from there I will not let that jerk rain on my parade. My favorite nurse was ERNIE I was sleeved by Dr Alami. With the assistance with Dr Le they did the 1 incision thru the belly button. I was a lil nauseated after surgery but that all went away once they discontinued the morphine. I appreciate Dr Alami making SURE I was ok to go home. On my 2nd day after surgery he came to visit me 3 times. I didnt mind staying the extra day. I am doing and moving around great that I was able to attend a concert on Sat at a small intimate venue. It was kind of weird that my table was sipping on wine while I was sipping on water. NO REGRETS! It didnt not bother me at all. I also went to church on Sunday and was able to wear heels with my flip flops close by . I stopped the Tylenol on Sunday and I am doing fine. I am able to get in 45-50 gram of protein in a day. I just really need to improve on my water intake. I am only able to take in about 24oz a day. I need to do better. Its still a trip to me on how little I can eat. I try to go for things high in protein because they say that can prevent your hair from shedding I have no craving so far and it doesnt bother me when my kids are cooking. I hope it stays that way. My surgeon told me not to weigh myself until my appt with him on the 5th I will try to comply

Congrats Exoticheart I am having mine surgery on June 22nd at Kaiser SSF. Which Kaiser are you having your surgrery?

Hi Heather, I have my surgery on June 22nd with Dr Alami too.... I really like him a lot.

Thanks Heather for your response. Glad that you've heard good things about Dr Alami. I have an appt with him on the 15th.

Hello All I have been on this road for about a year now. I have finally reached my goal and been been cleared by my heart doctor to have my surgery. I am leaning toward the Sleeve. If there anyone out there from SSF Kaiser? Any recommendation on surgeons in SSF.

Hi All Im still around just a lil discouraged. I have fell off the wagon and I am running along side of it to jump back on.

Hello All I have been trying to read everyday to keep up with you all. I havent had a good week. Its that TOM, weather and this thing we call life. It all started when I weighed myself on Sunday.:wink2: Now last week I decided to step it up a notch with my walking and drinking of water(over 100oz a day.:scared2: Running to the bathroom at work every 10 to 15 min.:w00t: Did really well until I stood on the scale.:eek: the digital scale said I gained a pound and regular scale said i lost 2 lbs :eek:. I was hella discouraged so with everything Ive had a blah week. Havent really watched what i been eating and not much exercise either. The good thing about this is that reading everyone's postings keeps meencourages and I will not give up. I am starting fresh on Monday:tongue2: ... Have a good weekend :w00t:

Hi Ladies Just checking in. Trying to catch up on my reading. I havent done this much reading since high school :eek:My modem is out and I'm waiting for At&t to send me a new one. So I am doing all my reading at work. Candra- the concert was nice especially with the weather. I had never been to this venue so I didnt bring anything but a blanket I ended up spending way more money then I wanted to:w00t:

Good Morning Everyone.... Sorry can't make the meeting tomorrow to meet everyone but I am going to the Bridge for Hope concert. Will make the next one promise.:scared2: Hey Cuz will call you shortly.

Thanks for asking I am doing a lot better with my diet and walking over 5 miles a day. Jess is coaching me. We talk everyday:rolleyes2:

Sorry you guys I am Jess' cousin formerly Kimbo. I changed my user name:tongue_smilie:

U go girls.... looookkkking goooooooooddd!!!!!...

Glad to hear from u Cuz!!!!... :biggrin:I met with my case manager but not my surgeon yet. She wanted me to bring my cholesterol down, take care of my Vitamin D Deficiency and get approval from my Cardiologist. I take an extra pill for my Cholesterol and take a high dose of Vitamin D. I met with the Cardiologist and she made me take a treadmill test. I'm all ready to go now I just need to lose the 10lbs. I hope whenever I lose the 10 my cholesterol has dropped and my vitamin D level is normal. I will not be able to make it to the meeting on the 26th but i will definitley try to make the next one.