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

[Lee 19]

Yeah, it's all about those slider foods (prunes). Dense Protein really does the trick filling us up. When you get further out from surgery you'll appreciate the restriction. I'll be 17 months out next week and eating dense protein really helps in staying full longer. The further out I get, the faster my Sleevie empties, leaving me hungry again.

Right now I'm eating a lot of fresh salads because I couldn't for a long time. The first year was really focused on getting in enough protein with only a touch of veggies. Now I can eat fruit without gaining so I'm enjoying some of that as well.

[babysista 0]

Hello All,

Just a little update on me. I notice that last Thursday that my belly button was sore and draining more than usual. I thought maybe it was because I wore jeans and maybe the button on my jeans irritated my incision. I wore loose dresses all week hoping that everything would start feeling better. All it did was get worse. My incision was draining so much it scared it me. My belly got really swollen and red that I could barely walk. Monday I called to the Bariatric clinic but for some reason the nurse over there sent me to my PCP. She wasnt there so I ended up going to injury clinic. Basically he gave me antibiotic and told me to call the Bariatric clinic. Dr Alami heard that I called and about my issue. He had them set me up to see him yesterday morning. In a nut shell my incision got infected and he had to open the wound back up to drain it. I had to go back this morning so he could show sisters how to pack my incision 2 to 3 times a day. He took me off for another 2 weeks and I got back to see him on the 26th.

Chef- I hope you are feeling better.

Heather-You day is coming near. Are you excited? Next week is you new birthday, right?

I hope everyone else is doing great. Oh, I have lost 16lbs so far.

[LisaaaLisaaa 8]

I'm really sorry u had trouble Kim. I hope you feel ether soon. Lisa

[dargar27 2]

Hi Babysista,

Sorry to hear about your infection. Hope you feel better soon

Hello All,

Just a little update on me. I notice that last Thursday that my belly button was sore and draining more than usual. I thought maybe it was because I wore jeans and maybe the button on my jeans irritated my incision. I wore loose dresses all week hoping that everything would start feeling better. All it did was get worse. My incision was draining so much it scared it me. My belly got really swollen and red that I could barely walk. Monday I called to the Bariatric clinic but for some reason the nurse over there sent me to my PCP. She wasnt there so I ended up going to injury clinic. Basically he gave me antibiotic and told me to call the Bariatric clinic. Dr Alami heard that I called and about my issue. He had them set me up to see him yesterday morning. In a nut shell my incision got infected and he had to open the wound back up to drain it. I had to go back this morning so he could show sisters how to pack my incision 2 to 3 times a day. He took me off for another 2 weeks and I got back to see him on the 26th.

Chef- I hope you are feeling better.

Heather-You day is coming near. Are you excited? Next week is you new birthday, right?

I hope everyone else is doing great. Oh, I have lost 16lbs so far.

[singand_dance 8]

Oh no Kim! That's terrible. I'm so sorry.

My surgery is postponed again. I don't have a new date yet.

[chef neil 25]

Hi all..

I went down to the SSF 6 months class.

(it was my wife's)- I went along so she could use the commuter lane.

[LisaaaLisaaa 8]

You saw David then. I missed it. Mom is having surgery. What is your wife's name. I wonder if i know her. When was her surgery? How much has she lost? Lisa

[babysista 0]

Thanks Dargar, Lisa and Heather. I feel a lot better each day.

Heather, did they say why they postponed your surgery? Dont get discouraged. Hang in there!

[sfdavid 1]

Hi all..

I went down to the SSF 6 months class.

(it was my wife's)- I went along so she could use the commuter lane.

Hey, Chef i didn't know that was you sitting behind me...you looked great and so did your wife--amazing what a 6 month headstart will do. You are totally turning yourself around. Congratulations!

[~winecountrygirl~ 3]

A little update here...I went to bariatric lifestyles class last night at Richmond and I loved it. Then today I had my surgeon appointment with Dr. Im. I weighed in at 293lbs, so 27 lost!! I posted more details on my youtube video today but bottom line, I am at my goal weight!! I am seeing the psychologist tomorrow and if the case manager is available I will get my surgery date! Likely 1-1.5 months out but definitely before September. YIPEE!!!! Worst case scenario I wait to talk to the case manager but in any event, I'm READY! SOOOO excited!! I've done all the lab work and EKG and it's a huge relief. And happened SO fast! I just went to orientation on 6/14.

[Sunshinethatruth 0]

Whooohooo way to go Tanya!!!! U wanted to b at goal by Ur surgeon appt and that's what u did!!!!

[chef neil 25]

SF David- Your the one with long hair?

yea- I have been going to all my wife's classes.

it's really helped me on my journey, as well as being supportive on hers.

Winecountrygal- keep on doing it! , you lost alot and are in the groove... now enjoy!

[sfdavid 1]

SF David- Your the one with long hair?

yea- I have been going to all my wife's classes.

it's really helped me on my journey, as well as being supportive on hers.

Winecountrygal- keep on doing it! , you lost alot and are in the groove... now enjoy!

Yea, right...I wish my bald head Hair loss was a result of surgery and only temporary. I'm stuck with it but I love the easy maintenance. That is great that you and your wife are going through this journey together...talk about support! Good luck to both of you!

[dargar27 2]

Wine Country, that's awesome!

A little update here...I went to bariatric lifestyles class last night at Richmond and I loved it. Then today I had my surgeon appointment with Dr. Im. I weighed in at 293lbs, so 27 lost!! I posted more details on my youtube video today but bottom line, I am at my goal weight!! I am seeing the psychologist tomorrow and if the case manager is available I will get my surgery date! Likely 1-1.5 months out but definitely before September. YIPEE!!!! Worst case scenario I wait to talk to the case manager but in any event, I'm READY! SOOOO excited!! I've done all the lab work and EKG and it's a huge relief. And happened SO fast! I just went to orientation on 6/14.

[Lee 19]

Congrats on being at your surgery weight goal. That is awesome. You're going to do great!!

People really like Dr. Im.