LaChica707

Hey Hey peoples! I HAD a wonderful time with you guys yesterday. I'm so glad I actually got to meet the NOTORIOUS RICHMOND (BAY AREA) BANDSTERS! :seeya: Hopefully next meeting I'll get to meet ALL OF YOU! Candra, if anything your talk with me gave me ALOT OF INSIGHT ON what I want to do. (thank you) So last night I got with my bestfriend and went over and wrote down all the pros and cons about RNY and LAP-BAND®. I mean we talked HELLLA LONG about it.. went on the internet read actual stories and pretty much did our own research. I WAS UP TILL 3AM.. (the heat helped keeping me up too) SOOOOOOO... tomorrow morning I'm going to email Dr. Park- and let her know I would like to have the LAP-BAND® instead of the RNY. :blushing: I think going over EVERYTHING really made things more CLEAR as to why I wanted the LAP-BAND® in the first place. so yeah!! Next time I get to sit with the COOL :cool:kids in class! lol j/k

if someone can just PM ME the address with Zip code, then I could just google it! Please? Thank you!!

Hey ladies Yes I'm gonna be there.. I NEED ALL THE SUPPORT I CAN GET. I had my Psych Evaluation on Wednesday.. SHES A HARD BALLER!!! I left in tears.. but they were good tears. I didn't think it would be that intense.. but it was.. She said she wasn't going to stop me from having surgery, but she said I have to see her 1 more time before my surgery, and that even though I quit smoking, she wants me to take a quit smoking class. WHEW... I know its all for the better.. whatever it takes to make me a better person physically, mentally.. I'm willing to do it.:scared2: I saw TAMARA for a hot quick second but it was literally a blink of the eye. haha.. Is anyone leaving from Vallejo Tomorrow? Can I follow someone? or.. can someone PM ME THE address and time to the meeting.? Well I'm in a struggle.. I have 7 more lbs to lose and this is just HARD.. but i'm hangin in there...

hey ladies jus checking in.. I weighed myself this morning and i'm now at 198.8! Wooo HOOO got 8 lbs more to go! ok, so when I hit goal I call my Dr. then,... is that when they set me up with a Case manager appointment? Or do I need to set that up myself?

Candra!!! Congrats Girl!!! now its all about melting away those pounds... its All GraVy Baby!! whoa that was super fast! Jes!! your up next to Bat! I'm excited for you too! Tamara!! I'm thinking me and you just might be in the same time frame in getting our surgery. When I saw Dr. Park she said I have to lose 13 more pounds I've lost 2.5 so far.. I started my 1200 calorie diet and I'm working out EVERYDAY..(speed walking or jogging) ok So my next step... is there a Meeting this Saturday? I can't make it to the Wednesday appointments, but I have absolutely nothing planned this Saturday so I'm hoping I can do a support group then. Riley I know you have the 411 for me on that! (wink)

good Morning Ladies... Just wanted to say thanks Riley!! I sincerly appreciate it!.. Candra!! its your day girl!!! I'm praying you have a safe and speedy recovery!!

Hey Ladies... Ok got some good news .. and... not so bad news... I met with my Dr. today.. she's Awesome! just like Jes said.. straight and to the point. So I was kinda 50/50 on the Lapband and the RYGB.. so me and her discussed over the pros and cons.. so I've decided not to get the lap, but the RYGB. She told me I have to lose 13 more lbs and more than likely I'm looking at surgery time either at the end of October- begining of November. I'm not sure if I should stay on this forum since i'm not doing the lapband.. but yeah.. sorry ladies.. I'm here with you by spirit but not by band... :laugh:

I have a quick question... what happens at the first appointment with the Surgery doctor? I mean.. I know I have questions.. but what else happens?

Hello Beautiful People! OH MI GOSH BECKY!! Candra, Jes you 2 are soooo CLOSE!! I'm soo excited for the both of you!! I'm doin the booty shakin dance in honor of you 2!!! LOL!! Well, I kinda had a irritating moment.. I spoke to one of my friends that I hadn't seen in awhile and I told her about what I've decided to do... And she just gave me this "what the hell?!" attitude. I was confused and hurt because for me- choosing to do this surgery ENDS my battle with Diabetes (amongst other things I have to go thru being an overweight person). Which is a WONDERFUL thing. I'm just hurt because all her statements where about am I sure I want to do this.. This is just an easy way out. I really don't need this... yada yada yada.. I told her THIS IS NO WHERE NEAR EASY. I wanted to explain what we really have to go thru and the SACRAFICES that we have to make in order to do this.. I guess It just made me sad, because She didn't see it the way I did.. and for her to be my friend.... :w00t:... Anyways.. oh wells.. it doesn't change what I want.. Just disappoints me that some people don't want to open their minds. I'm excited about my appointment with Dr. Park tomorrow.. I'm READY!!!

I'm excited too!! I just read up on Dr. Park and sounds like she's AWESOME! Yes this morning I wore my wooden High Heels which is about maybe 5 lbs alone? I was shocked when I saw the scale but remembered I have my shoes on! Our guest surgeon speaker was Dr. IM- He was very informative and Funny. My next appointment is for this Friday to Meet with Dr. Park. I'm not sure what this first appointment is for but from my understanding this is when I really start getting into it, and soo forth.. I want to go to the Wednesday support group but unfortunately that ties into my Hula practice with my daughters.. so Maybe I'll check out the Sacramento one or see what else is nearby?

Hi Ladies! jus got back from Orientation! Was very imformative and i'm READY TO DO THIS CHANGE!!! Well, I got Dr. Park as my Surgeon and my next appointment is this Friday. Has any of you ladies had Dr. Park?

Hi Ladies!! Sooo Sorry for not coming on here in awhile.. was recovering from my teeth.. then had issues with the Stalking Ex-hubby.. UGGH... Anyways just wanted to wish everyone a safe happy 3 day Weekend!!! I have family flying in from So-cal so i'll be tour guide this weekend! Ohhh and by the way this Tuesday I go to Richmond Kaiser for the Pre-Op Orientation! I look forward to it!

Hey hey.. I'm still suffering from my toothache.. and the vicodin just throws me all off.. suppose to have dental surgery this thursday and I'm not looking forward to the procedure they have to do.. ;( Well at least I won't be able to eat afterwards so that'll jumpstart me before I get officially weighed in.. Anyways.. if I don't check back its because i'm in a yucky mood but I hope you ladies have a wonderful day! :thumbup:

I totally read it wrong.. I think the time frame threw me off. and the Surgeon Date and Surgery date.. I didn't read it correctly..My bad. Hey so are you related to Kim? She mentioned you.. or at least I think its you.. I work with her here in SF.. Small World!

DOH! My bad again! I didn't read it correctly- Sorry!!!

Hey Candra and Jess... I was looking at your signatures and I noticed both of you had a surgery date and then it was delayed? Do you mind if I ask why there was a delay?

YAY!!!! OK MY DAY Just did a complete TURN AROUND!!! Sara from Richmond Kaiser just called me and Scheduled me for my ORIENTATION CLASS!!! ohhh Happy happy joy joy!!! ok so My class is on September 8th at 7 am in Richmond.. i'm soo excited.. i have 3 weeks to burn... this is all slowly becoming a reality to me and OMG I think my aunt flow is really comming soon my eyes are tearing (getting a lil emotional here).. I don't know where in life you ladies are at.. but to actually think I could possibly not be diabetic anymore and Lose weight!! God is good:rolleyes:. wow.. I'm so happy I forgot about the tooth pain! Maybe i'm thinking too far ahead.. but I think it would be neat if we all get like a matching tattoo or matching belly button rings like in a year! haha maybe do a Vegas or Cruise trip for the sisters of the traveling Bands?! Ok i'm just happy going to orientation.. what more when its the big OPERATION DAY..???

I think you can eat a lil before you go just to tame the tummy a lil and if you decide to eat anything at the church function, jus stick with the meat and Veggies.. no bread- no sugar.. I think you'll be ok.

Duh! Hello!!! PRE-OP! LOL.. I think i'm losing it.. I don't wanna be at work today with this pain I have in my mouth.. and the brighter side.. it helps me from not eating! LOL.. ok so-11 to 2 pm? not bad.. is anyone going this weekend? and What part of Sac is that at?

I have a question.. I haven't been officially put into the pre-op till Richmond calls me right? Am I still eligible togo with you guys to the Sac meetings? and what time does it start and end?

Uggh.. I feel yucky today.. my wisdom teeth are aching so I went to the dentist, he told me they have to pull out 3 of my teeth!! and they won't be able to do that till next week so he gave me vicodin to numb my pain but I can't take it while i'm at work and it sucks!!! I'm going into emotional overload.. I think aunt flo is comming to visit soon my teeth hurt, my boobs hurt, and.. this "waiting period" from Richmond is killing me!!! ok I need to WUUUUU SAAAA..

hey Mamas! Kay I got my referral for Richmond.. I talked with someone from there today and said that they would have Sara Call me with in 7 to 10 days...OMG.. i feel like its forever! I haven't started dieting yet because it won't matter till they actually put me on their scale right?...

Hello Ladies!! Sorry I haven't checked in with you girls, I HAD A VERY HECTIC WEEKEND... uggh.. N E ways.. I went to my class on Friday...it was very informative interesting... no offense or disrepect to anyone.. but yeah.. I WAS DEFINATELY IN THE Gastric Bypass class.. As soon as we started the Video the man next to me fell instantly asleep, started snoring, and then making like these infant yelp type sounds.. LOL... the lady across from me had a hard time staying awake and the lady next to me was head bobbing and trying to keep herself awake.. I kept on thinking "how can you guys be faling asleep!? This is like a door to a whole new world for us!" Then I realized... Sleep Apnea... LOL.. HELLO!!! So after class I emailed my dr. and he confirmed with me that he sent my referral to the RICHMOND KAISER!!! YAY!!! I asked Kaiser what was up with that.. they said RICHMOND is pretty booked so they are routing members to the SSF Kaiser.. Honestly.. I don't really care if its Richmond or SSF.. I just want to make sure I get in quick.. I wonder can I call SSF to see how long their "wait time" will be? I might call... Well today all I have to do is get my thyroid checked or do blood work for that and then... that's it.. I wait.. I guess... right? Do any of you ladies know what I can do to get in right away??

ok Ladies its time for me!!! i'm headed back to Vallejo now... I'm soo excited!! and Tamra I'm gonna do everything jus like you! As soon as i'm outta there I'm calling my doctor and sending him an email!!! have a wonderful Weekend if I don' t get to chat with you sooner!!