Kaiser Richmond/kaiser South San Francisco Gastric Sleeve Brothers And Sisters!

[Lee 19]

Hang in there Stacy. I know this must be so difficult for you right now. You've been looking forward to the surgery. Dr. Fisher is a great surgeon and worth listening to, but I think I'd want a second opinion as well if it were me. Let us know how you're doing. (I'm Bella over at lapbandtalk)

[cukiemunstr 2]

Hang in there Stacy. I know this must be so difficult for you right now. You've been looking forward to the surgery. Dr. Fisher is a great surgeon and worth listening to, but I think I'd want a second opinion as well if it were me. Let us know how you're doing. (I'm Bella over at lapbandtalk)

Thanks Lee! I will still be around, and hopefully I find something out or understand what Dr. Fisher meant a little better.

[Labrys 3]

Hey all...

Just got my surgery appt. at Kaiser So SF. It'll be on my birthday. He would have done it sooner, but I'll be out of town until Sept 25. I'm 62 so my weight loss has been slower than when I was younger. I can't wait to be able to move easier and stop those dang blood pressure pills.

[cukiemunstr 2]

That's great Labrys...who is your dr? I am switching to SSF on the 18th and have an appt with Dr. Le

[Labrys 3]

My doc is R. S. Alami. I liked him when I met with him but he was not mentioned at the classes. I do all the pre-op classes on Sept 7. I gotta stay with the diet plan...this will be great. :w00t:

[cherice95403 13]

Hi all...just wanted to check in since it has been a while. It is great to see all the South SF folks!

I have been on hold while I was being tested for sleep apnea, which of course came back positive because that is my luck. I am FINALLY going to a class on 8/9 and getting a CPAP machine. Mt test was 6/30 so you can imagine my frustration at how slow this is going. I have my final appointment and weigh in on 8/13 (still need to drop 1#!) with my surgeon Dr. Alami and I am hoping to be put on the schedule about a month or so out. All other appointments and classes have been done. This feels like it has taken FOREVER, but I am sure you all relate.

[Lee 19]

Labrys, I had my Sleeve at 59. My weight loss has been much slower than the younger folks on here. Sometimes it's a little disheartening, but then again, the pounds are coming off.

I was taken off my BP and cholesterol meds on the day of surgery. At my 3 month check, my BP was a little high, something like 136/80 so I was put back on 1/2 pill daily. I've stayed off the cholesterol meds. I have my 6 month checkup on 8/26 so I'll be curious to see how my new bloodwork is.

Good luck!

[Lee 19]

Cherice, I'm glad you're getting your CPAP and moving along in the process towards surgery!

[lmmore 0]

That's great Labrys...who is your dr? I am switching to SSF on the 18th and have an appt with Dr. Le

I had my VSG by Dr. Le as well. Not much personality, but he is very good. I would recommed him. As far as losing weight I have lost just as I have been expecting. I will next be breaking into Onederland, and that will be a little after 4 months. The good news is I got off blood pressure meds, the week of the operation, and a couple of months later I am off my sleep apnea. So this surgery helps in so many ways. I am whering shirts now, that I haven't worn since 1998. It's almost like the 2Ks never happened. I can now fit into restaurant booths, get off the car easily, etc, etc. This is the best thing I have done for myself in years. Good luck, success, and health to you all. Les

[cukiemunstr 2]

I had my VSG by Dr. Le as well. Not much personality, but he is very good. I would recommed him. As far as losing weight I have lost just as I have been expecting. I will next be breaking into Onederland, and that will be a little after 4 months. The good news is I got off blood pressure meds, the week of the operation, and a couple of months later I am off my sleep apnea. So this surgery helps in so many ways. I am whering shirts now, that I haven't worn since 1998. It's almost like the 2Ks never happened. I can now fit into restaurant booths, get off the car easily, etc, etc. This is the best thing I have done for myself in years. Good luck, success, and health to you all. Les

Wow, you are doing wonderfully! Thanks for the information, I really appreciate it.

[cherice95403 13]

Hi everyone...just got back from my appointment with Dr. Alami and I am so excited. I GOT A SURGERY DATE!!!! This feel like it has taken forever, but the wait is almost over. My surgery will be 9/22. I am so excited I could just burst :thumbup:

[cukiemunstr 2]

Hi everyone...just got back from my appointment with Dr. Alami and I am so excited. I GOT A SURGERY DATE!!!! This feel like it has taken forever, but the wait is almost over. My surgery will be 9/22. I am so excited I could just burst :thumbup:

That is fantastic! Congrats! :w00t::thumbup::thumbup:

[cole83 1]

Hey band girls....I moved over here too! I think I am do the switch over like most of you have, I was set on the band but now moving to the sleeve.

I LOVE reading all the helpful information. You guys are the best. Ash and Chrissy...thank you. You both have so many similar questions/worries I did before, but it is so wonderful to see you both so successful.

[Lee 19]

Hey Becca, welcome to the "other side". I don't think you'll regret your Sleeve decision. I love mine!

Don't forget to also check out obesityhelp . com where you will find a VSG forum with tons of great information.

[khready2go 1]

My surgery date for the sleeve is 10/20. I wish it was tomorrow. See y'all on Saturday.

Karen