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OMG I just learned in options today that Harbor City, Lancaster, West LA Kaisers are not taking anymore patients...girrrrrrl you barely made!!! Whoo hoo for you!

Hi Mrspalmours I want to know what are my options on how to get an expedited appeal with a successful approval. I have UHC EPO and I live in Fl this is my story I have UHC EPO and I live in Fla. I was denied last week for wls. The reason was because they didn't have my BMI nor my 5 year history. I notified Dr. Jawad's office about this and they assured me that they sent everything over....

I am doing pretty good. There's days that have been a bit rough but managing my proteins and fluids pretty good. I lost 7lbs. I hope you have a good phase 2.

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thank you very much they was some great ideas that you had. the hospital is the one actually said tit was elective surgery but i will visit those options and keep you guys posted. have a great weekend.

hi christina I just wanted to know how you are doing and how is the protein going for you.....

Hi Diva! I am doing good. I am finally able to eat a little more so I've been getting in more protein. Very happy! Thanks for asking! How are you doing??

Wow, Tim, it sounds like you've got a lot on your plate right now (except for food)! I'm sorry things are so stressful.

I'm not on regular foods yet. I have one more week of mushies and then move on to soft foods. I'm pretty sure I'm confusing the two. I started doing much better this past week because I added fish to my diet. I did it a little earlier than scheduled, but I had to do something to get in enough protein. I told the doc about it and she is (mostly) okay with it. My weight loss is frustratingly slow. I don't know why. I'm walking on the treadmill (only fifteen minutes a day) and I'm getting my protein in and I'm not overdoing carbs or calories. I'm still not drinking enough liquids, but I'm doing the best that I can. I feel great for parts of the day and then sink into a no energy zone for a while. I sure hope this evens out.

How are you feeling? What are you eating?

Hi Dave: No post op issues so far. I am in full liquids stage and hungry, I think. Tired of liquids. Think I just need something with some kind of substance other than broth and protein drinks. It is getting tough. Any ideas?

Well, housework consists of doing five minutes of stuff and then sitting down for half an hour, drinking water or protein. I took my first walk since I have been home yesterday and came back sooner than I thought I would. I live in the country and the surfaces are so rough, even in my yard, I am afraid of going out and falling on my butt and busting my stitches!

I did manage to unpack two suitcases, do a load of laundry and sweep the house the day after I got home (5 days out)

I had to go back to work this week, 11 days post surgery. I was very worried about how I'd do, and honestly, I think people need two weeks off of work. Part of each day I felt great, and there were other parts that were really kind of tough.

My weight loss has stalled, but I've decided to be okay with that. I'm still not getting in every bit of protein I'm supposed to, but I'm doing better.

How are you? Glad you're home and on the mend.

Hey girlie! Yes I'm SOOOOOOOOOO much better these days. I've been walking 20 minutes everyday (up and down hill at park), cleaning, washing, cooking and basically back to normal now . I go back to work on Monday . Did you finish your options classes this week????

I'm feeling great, specially because people are starting to notice a change . I do get a little hungry sometimes but i junst take a couple sips of protein shake and I'm good to go. I am due to start with egg beaters and mash potatos this week and as mucho as i want to eat things with more consistency im afraid to stall or to not feel restriction. Let me know that your nut says in your next visit.

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So good to know about the shower! I got home Sun. afternoon.

Today has been my best day, but still not anywhere close to normal. I'm starting to get kinda emotional. I did really good on the liquid the week before, but it seems soooo much harder now! Evey night someone is bringing food for my family, and I just sit and smell it, and can't do a thing about it!! I just keep telling myself that its a little over 2 weeks and I'll start on soft foods. I'm sooo sick of protein. I really didn't think that was going to be a problem, but now I can't stand any of it.

Need prayers!! Thanks!!!

I am going good. Staying busy so I dont go nuts waiting for to time to

fly for my classes to start. I even lost 4 pounds last weekend cleaning, gardening and sweating walking around Pasadenda. Does you 10% goal start with the first Options Class or when the Dr refered you?

Glad to hear your healing well!

Hey Chancie! I just had someone come to visit us that brought me Body Fortress Cookies N' Creme from the states all the way to Nicaragua! I am so happy! I can't buy a protein powder here in Nicaragua and I wanted to get this one because you recommended it. Although I just got one so I don't think it will last that long... :-( I had a question. Do you just use it in coffee or have you had it any other way? In water? I'm only 4 weeks out and I didn't know if I should start drinking coffee yet. I'd like to, but everyone seems to tell me to wait. My other question is how do you do with the calories? This does have quite a bit of calories. 2 scoops = 290 calories. If you have two scoops how many calories do you usually have in food each day? You count these calories the same as food right? Thanks so much for your help! By the way, you look great!

I was able to start solid food at 6 weeks. I have been doing really well with it and can each pretty much anything, if I eat small bites and don't eat too fast. I still start my morning with a protein drink too. Liquids seem to go down much easier than food in the morning. Today, I tried a protein hot chocolate mix with my morning coffee. 15 grams of protein in my coffee. Gotta love it. I also ordered the protein latte, can't wait to try it. I just finished working out, I'm off today and will drink my Nectar Protein drink in a bit. I have been bad the last couple weeks with my exercise. I have been working long hours on a project for work - just not enough hours in the day. Luckily, project ended yesterday - back to my normal routine. Good to hear from you. I enjoy reading your posts and following your progress mirror my own. Take care ad have an great weekend. Linda

I am feeling really great, 1 week & 2 days post surgery and I am so pleased with my decision to have the surgery. My surgery took just under 2 hours and I was back in my ward and walking around that afternoon. I had pain for the first 24 hours but it was tolerable with pain relief medication. I have had very little nausea but again I have Zofran to take if I need it. Obviously I am still on liquids but I do not feel hungry at all. I am slowly getting my protein intake sorted, this is a little difficult. It is my 40th birthday today and other than the fact I cant enjoy cake with my family, I feel fantastic! Goodluck to you, get all the information you can and just be positive about the new life journey that awaits.

G'Morning!! And thanks for the reminder!! LOL I was thinking of it this morning... FIRST thing! Today will be day 2... I had my "chocolate" protein powder in my coffee....Thats an OK.... Right? LOL

DeeDee -

I have been trying to sip all day long. It's a chore. I am sucking on a SF popsicle now. I can feel every swallow land in my irritated (and smaller) stomach. Not pleasant. Walking hasn't been much of a problem. The more you walk, the easier it gets. I struggled to get in and out of my bed at first. Last night I had terrible gas pains and was in and out of bed all night. It got easier - now it's no problem. Everything is tender but manageable. My only advise on protein is find conc. protein (high protein/small volume). Yesterday I made a Nectar protein with diluted crystal light. All together was almost 18oz of fluid (just like what I was drinking before surgery). It took me 6 hrs to finish one 23g serving. Today I just made the nectar with 8oz of water and got all 23g of protein in about 90 min. Some of the bariatric drinks didn't sound to appealing pre-op because there was no volume for the calories consumed. I know see the benefit.

How are you doing?

I am so glad you are also doing well!!! I still have some nasty gas pains. I hope they go away soon. How are your incisions? I am a little sore around the main port site. Are you having any protein drinks yet? I started yesterday to add protein drinks with my clear liquids. I feel much better doing that. i have lost about 17 lbs in total from the start of the pre-op diet (I did two weeks of it). So I am pretty happy with the results so far.

Keep in touch!!

Nikki

Awwww thanks Deb...I'm doing soooo much better yayy! I actually finished a 30 gram protein shake today with NO PAIN yayyyy! I was putting way too much pressure on myself early on. I'm taking one step at at time :-)...HUGS TO YOU!

does your sternum still feel soar? how does your stomach feel?try the protein shake by muscle tech the makers of hydroxycut it tast really good the vanilla....i'm glad you made it home safe LOl...because you know how we hear all the bad things in other countries but not the good things....

Hi Humpty, I just saw you note about sleep apnea test and wanted to assure you that Kaiser probably won't make you do it if you neck is less then 20" around. My friend who just finished the Options is 5'2" stated the class at 230 at the end was 219lbs. They never asked her to do one of even suggested it and she wasn't rejected for not losing the full 10%.

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Good luck!

Yes I remember that on my post op appt. with him I was allowed to go home and eat. It was the best scrambled egg I've ever tasted! Up until then it was just full liquids like protein shakes and soup. But I remember that even full liquids were more than a lot of others were allowed, since most surgeons only allow clears for much longer. Did you have surgery yet?