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Thank you. Welllllllll!!!!!! Last Friday I had the appt. to meet w/ one of the coordinators. I gained 4 freaking pounds. I was distraught I couldn't stay focused. But all in all I made it through. We went about the meeting smoothly and I was told how to come in and weight, be sure i have my food chart and signing in. I will begin the 12 week classes on July 20. Yippppeeeeee!!!!! I am very excited. I will lose my 4lbs before class though; only because I have been that weight since Nov. 2007 when I finished the Optifast class. No Biggeeee. I am choosing to go with Pacific Bariatric in San Diego because I do not want to wait six months for Kaiser to have surgery. Okay, just know I am happy and I tell everyone about this site. You all out there are an awesome people. I have learned so much here. I mentioned it to the coordinator and she never heard of the site. Go figure, lolololol. But it was written down on my questionnaire, so I know she's been here. lololol

You're welcome. I did think if you when I read the info.

Thank you and I wish you well ....

in the orientation class earlier this week, the instructor states Kaiser no longer does the Band and at times will not do the RNY, unless the surgeon sees its best for the patient. She stated Kaiser overall did 7 lapbands last year and reversed them all. its seems all their doing is the Sleeve.

Came and went. I had orientation with So Cal Kaiser today. So much info and well worth it. I have all the paperwork to fill out and fax tomorrow morning to the center. Hopefully I can get into the June 12 week class, for there are some slots still open. So, it is 12 weeks of classes, 10% weight loss, do all labs and complete other things as well. I am ready. I already began my walking, watching what I eat and so on. I hope everyone is doing well and had a great weekend. If anyone has any questions about KAISER please don't hesitate to ask. I went to the Bellflower facility. Private message me. Good night

2 Case reports of birth defect associated with deficiency in bariatric surgery patients The January 2010 issue of SOARD reports on 2 cases of birth defect that appear to have resulted from severe maternal Vitamin deficiency after malabsorptive bariatric surgery. The first case was of a baby born at 33 weeks to a 27 year old mother 16 months post-op from a biliopancreatic diversion (BPD). The mother was deficient in vitamin A, D, K, Protein, selenium and zinc. The infant was delivered prematurely with multiple defects including bone malformation, cleft palate, facial hypoplasia, and respiratory insufficiency. The baby died at 3 months of age. The second case was of a full-term infant born to a 26 year old mother 11 months post-op from a roux-en-y gastric bypass. The infant was born with multiple defects of bone and cartilage as well as hearing loss which were attributed primarily to maternal vitamin K deficiency. While most of the recent reports of pregnancy after weight loss surgery have been positive in terms of both fetal and maternal health, these cases should remind us that nutritional deficiency in pregnancy can lead to grave results. Both of these patients had been counseled about waiting 18 months to 2 years before becoming pregnant, one even having signed a consent form prior to bariatric surgery. Because of the significant impact that massive weight loss can have on fertility, it is likely that more young, obese women will opt for bariatric surgery to not only improve their overall health, but also to assist with pregnancy. Clinicians and patients alike need to be made aware of the problems that can arise when women who are not adequately nourished become pregnant. Reference: Kang L , Marty D, Pauli RM, Mendelsohn NJ, Prachand V, Waggoner D. Chondrodysplasia punctata associated with malabsorption from bariatric procedures. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2010 Jan-Feb;6(1):99-101. Epub 2009 May 23. Abstract: Click Here

5/8/2010 Today is a beautiful day here in So Cali. I believe it reached about 80-85. This morning a co-worker and I began our walking journey to help with losing these unwanted pounds. She agreed to go to orientation with me on Monday. I will keep this up til my surgery date and after.

Wonderful. I really enjoy seeing before and after. You look great. krys

Prayers are going up with you. Be safe and wish you well. Krys

My orientation--long waited--is this coming Monday. I'd like to know what the most important questions to ask, which will be beneficial for others in orientation as well? I have searched the internet for so many weeks, I am stuck, lol. I will also share this website for those that may not know about it. This site is awesome.

To all the NEW sleevers in the Neighborhood. I hope your new life journey is giving you happiness. Don't forget to share your stories. I love to read.

I have read everyone's post to this point. The only suggestion I have for you is, if you haven't yet, is to see a Dietitian and Nutritionist where both of them can set you with a plan of how much to eat daily. Its' not the calories you are concerned about, but the amount of food you eat and the head hunger. If it was only 30lbs instead of 140lbs for me to lose, I will jump at it. I truly wish you the best in whatever decision you decide.

Gyrllllllll!!!!!!! Awesome. You look wonderful. Now the thread where I asked about the Pann/Apron; you are RockN that tummy. I am starting early with Protein, prenatal vits, and HipHopAbs. lololol. This is going to work for me. I can taste it. You have a wonderful night on the 14th and I'm sure Hubby will not be able to concentrate; keeping his eyes on you. Krys

hi. you will b fine. praying for u. take care.

This is what ponders me. Having VSG, I am noticing women are losing almost 200lbs. and wearing a size four. I am not sure if I want to be that small. I thinking more of a ten for myself. Is there anyway the VSG surgeon can map out what weight you like to be.

how long has it been since u had weight loss surgery?

Yayyyy!!!! So Happy for you. Rest easy and let us know how you're doing. Krys

Along with your doctor and cosmetic surgeon decision to have skin removed, what was your visit like?

Curiosity: What does Greek yogurt taste like? Is it sold in specialty stores? And, what flavors/best tasting flavors? Last question: Can you add granola to the yogurt? Krys ____________________________________________

After surgery did you find yourself losing faster exercising/walking than not doing anything at all in the beginning? or have you continued your regime and the weight stalled and/or you gained? Krys

I have been in a funk for two weeks; except for my Bday this past Monday. I turned 43. But for the first time on Wednesday I noticed I have used food to comfort me. I'm not happy with this. I have to get myself together by the time orientation rolls around May 10. Please pray for me. Has anyone slumped before orientation or thereafter losing the weight for pre-op? I can't and will not let food be my crutch now. I've already come too far. I am or hope I'm still at 310. Thanks for letting me vent. KRYS

Tell her you need some DINEROS. KRYS

believe,strive,claim and it shall be done. you have done well. only we know our bodies of how much it can take to deal with a strenuous surgery as this. good luck on your graduation day. krys -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Weighing everyday will mentally drive me insane. I'm glad I don't own one. If I did I would probably weigh-in like you. It's knowing you had the surgery; keeps curiosity lingering around; "now what", you asked yourself. We tend to beat ourselves to bring us down a little. Don't be discouraged. You will pull through. We all have conquered, going through and/or slowly approaching our dates of changing our own world. Be happy with the progress you have made. I love reading the post too. It keeps me focused; except for Monday, my Birthday. My husband treated me with everything possible. And I must say, I lived it up. LOL. But, know this life is real. This forum is to help weight loss patients and those waiting to have surgery, share thoughts, questions and ideas. Keep up the work.

Wonderful. A life re-born. I read all of the post and so happy she made it through. God's Speed Tiffany. Note: You had surgery on my Birthday. I have 19 til my orientation with Kaiser. Can't wait to get the ball rolling.