Just looking to start a new thread or meet some NEW people that have had Kaiser sleeve surgery or are going to have sleeve surgery soon. I am Chrissy I live In Sacramento. I was JUST sleeved on June 16, 2010! I was sleeved at Kaiser Richmond by Dr. Im. Looking for new people, Fun, Friends, new issues, recipes, suggestions, or just to talk!

Hey Chrissy,

I'm from Sac and just like you--my surgeon is Dr. Im.

I will be having it done on Nov 1st...YA, 12 days to go....

I have met 3 other people here on these forums who are also from sac.

We all need to hook up....

Wow, that's great! I have the official orientation in South San Francisco next week, and I'm definitely curious at how much weight they will tell me to lose.

I just had my surgery at So. SF with Dr. Alami. I had the newer procedure where they have only 2 incision sites. Anyway, I went to the psych appt and later got an appt with Dr. Alami. I thought he would tell me to loose x amount of weight. But, because I had been really faithful with the pre diet and RECORDED everything, he gave me my surgery date right away. I had only lost about 12 pounds.

It isn't a hard and fast rule that you must loose so much weight. It has to do with whether the operation can be done safely on you and whether you can follow the pre op diet. Each person is different.

I just had my surgery at So. SF with Dr. Alami. I had the newer procedure where they have only 2 incision sites. Anyway, I went to the psych appt and later got an appt with Dr. Alami. I thought he would tell me to loose x amount of weight. But, because I had been really faithful with the pre diet and RECORDED everything, he gave me my surgery date right away. I had only lost about 12 pounds.

It isn't a hard and fast rule that you must loose so much weight. It has to do with whether the operation can be done safely on you and whether you can follow the pre op diet. Each person is different.

Oh, that's a good idea, I'll make sure to record everything! Congratulations on your surgery! How are you feeling?

At my orientation, I weighed in at 280.7. Dr. Park told me I need to get down to 260. I just did my sleep last week, and it was pretty easy. I had to sleep with a little gizmo on my finger, and then took it in to the hospital the next day. Now all I need to do it finish losing the weight! Only 4.3 lbs to go.

Wow, you're super close, that's awesome!

Hugsamber- Don't worry about your age and the Sleeve, I had mine done with Dr. Chu in May and I am 26. I asked her the same question about the longevity of the Sleeve and she said not to be worried.

Lisa- you will be ok. I know it sucks to wait, but better safe then sorry, and at least he didn't say no all together right?! Good luck!

Sherrie- Sad to see you go but good luck! Do what is best for you!

PS. There is plenty of long term information on the partial removal of the stomach for those who have had ulcers or cancer, which is similar to the VSG.

I just wanted to let everyone know I was sleeved on Wednesday, Oct. 20. It was pretty rough as I think I forgot to prepare myself for the pain part! For people who wonder if they are too old, I'll be 54 next month, and came through, albeit probably more slowly than some of you youngsters!

I just wanted to let everyone know I was sleeved on Wednesday, Oct. 20. It was pretty rough as I think I forgot to prepare myself for the pain part! For people who wonder if they are too old, I'll be 54 next month, and came through, albeit probably more slowly than some of you youngsters!

Congratulations!

I would love to have the surgery with just two incisions, but when I spoke with Dr. Baggs a couple of weeks ago he said the Richmond was not doing the two incision thing. That because they were still perfecting performing the sleeve he does not think that they should be trying a more complicated way yet (they have only been doing the sleeve for the last year or so). Plus he said that if there were only two incisions they would be way bigger than the 5 small ones. I think that it is so odd how every Kaiser is different. Either way I am anxiously awaiting my psych appt on 11/12. I still have 2 pounds to lose. To be honest I have been eating kind of bad (but not nearly as much or as bad as before I started the pre-op). So I have to really get my mind set now. I think that because my surgeon appt and my psych appt were a month apart and I only had to lose 4 pounds I slacked! I am hoping that the psych appt will go smoothly and that I will get my appt with the Case Manager a few weeks after. I wish it would all go faster!!! Sorry for the rambling!

Congrats Karen on getting sleeved! Hopefully I will be joining you soon!

Hello All

Quick update..... I was suppose to meet with Dr Alami but had to reschedule because I caught a bad case of the flu. My appt with Dr Alami is now scheduled for next Friday the 5th. I am hoping and praying I get a date.

Karen I pray for a speeding recovery and hopely soon I will be joining u.

Karen...how are you doing?

OMG OMG OMG!!! I went to the support group in Richmond tonight, and I am 2.7lbs BELOW my pre-op goal weight! I am soooo excited and I can't wait to call tomorrow with the great news! Its looking like Santa might bring me a sleeve for xmas!

OMG OMG OMG!!! I went to the support group in Richmond tonight, and I am 2.7lbs BELOW my pre-op goal weight! I am soooo excited and I can't wait to call tomorrow with the great news! Its looking like Santa might bring me a sleeve for xmas!

Congrats Mommy!!! I hope you get an appointment with the Case Manager quickly! Keep us updated. I am curious on how long it will take to get the Case Manager appt! I am at my goal weight but waiting for 11/12 for my psych appt before I can do anything else. The wait is driving me crazy!!! A sleeve for Christmas sounds like a wonderful gift!!!!

Congrats Mommy!!! I hope you get an appointment with the Case Manager quickly! Keep us updated. I am curious on how long it will take to get the Case Manager appt! I am at my goal weight but waiting for 11/12 for my psych appt before I can do anything else. The wait is driving me crazy!!! A sleeve for Christmas sounds like a wonderful gift!!!!

I was scheduled with my case manager on 11/15. Almost 2 weeks away! I went and did my lab work today, and my ekg. Hopefully thats it! Then I will get a date....

I was scheduled with my case manager on 11/15. Almost 2 weeks away! I went and did my lab work today, and my ekg. Hopefully thats it! Then I will get a date....

Right on!!! Very exciting!!! You will be sleeved in no time at all!!!

Good news ! I finally started losing. I was starting to get worried that he would cancel my surgery. So far, I have lost 4 pounds. Weird thing is, the only thing I did differently is I changed to a different protein drink. It has the same amount of calories, but more protein. Oh well, I will take it whatever the reason!!!