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!

Wild Orchids, which one are you in the picture with all the stylists? Looks like a great salon with fabulous services. Lisa

The oldest! Thank you

I also have an appt with Dr. Le on the 23rd. But that's a Tuesday. My surgery is scheduled for Monday the 29th. I had to lose 13 pounds but so far have only lost 8. I have done everything he said to do, and it just does not want to come off. He may cancel my surgery, but no one can say it's from lack of trying on my part.

The diet is called lose 10 pounds in 3 days it works go online.

Sorry, my appt is on Wednesday, not Tuesday. I'm excited to talk to him. Get the ball rolling. Awesome that you have a surgery date. Let us know how it goes. How do you like Dr. Le? My first impression was a good one. I think he has a good track record, right?

I went to my appt with Dr. Le yesterday. I'm down to 206. He's pleased. However, he is strongly trying to talk me out of the surgery. He said he felt I could do it on my own since I "only have 75 lbs to lose." ONLY 75 LBS/ He wanted to know if I thought it was worth the risk to have an elective surgery for about 70% of the total amount of weight I have to lose.

Does anyone have any opinions? One thing is I've battled the bulge all my adult life. I'm so tired of it. Any advise? He's going to see me again in a month and if I decide to have it, the surgery will be in January.

I went to my appt with Dr. Le yesterday. I'm down to 206. He's pleased. However, he is strongly trying to talk me out of the surgery. He said he felt I could do it on my own since I "only have 75 lbs to lose." ONLY 75 LBS/ He wanted to know if I thought it was worth the risk to have an elective surgery for about 70% of the total amount of weight I have to lose.

Does anyone have any opinions? One thing is I've battled the bulge all my adult life. I'm so tired of it. Any advise? He's going to see me again in a month and if I decide to have it, the surgery will be in January.

He did the same with me. He gave me a goal of 13 pounds and told me that his office staff needed to lose more than that. He asked I would be happy with only losing about 30 lbs and told me to come back in a month. I went back, he told me to keep working on losing that weight and then gave me a surgery date. He had me come back in a month ( a week before scheduled surgery) and if I had not lost "enough" he would cancel the surgery. I went on the 23rd and he was pleased with what I had lost and I am a go for surgery on Monday.

I think that is his way of making sure you are serious and not making snap decisions.

He did the same with me. He gave me a goal of 13 pounds and told me that his office staff needed to lose more than that. He asked I would be happy with only losing about 30 lbs and told me to come back in a month. I went back, he told me to keep working on losing that weight and then gave me a surgery date. He had me come back in a month ( a week before scheduled surgery) and if I had not lost "enough" he would cancel the surgery. I went on the 23rd and he was pleased with what I had lost and I am a go for surgery on Monday.

I think that is his way of making sure you are serious and not making snap decisions.

So cookie, can I ask how much you weigh? I started at 219.2. I'm at 206. He didn't tell me to lose anymore, just to stay on pre op diet. Im at 206 now. How long have you been in the program? I started it all on 9/14. He said if I'm sure when I come back, he will go ahead with the surgery and schedule it for January. He also told me about his office staff needing to lose as much as I do and not getting the surgery. Sigh

So cookie, can I ask how much you weigh? I started at 219.2. I'm at 206. He didn't tell me to lose anymore, just to stay on pre op diet. Im at 206 now. How long have you been in the program? I started it all on 9/14. He said if I'm sure when I come back, he will go ahead with the surgery and schedule it for January. He also told me about his office staff needing to lose as much as I do and not getting the surgery. Sigh

At orientation, I was 221 and am not 205. I started in Richmond, but asked to transfer to SSF. He wanted me to lose to 200, but I didn't make it. It sure wasn't from lack of trying and he didn't say anything about me not losing that last five, thank goodness. I tried really hard, and even today at Thanksgiving dinner, I hardly had anything. I am determined to not gain any and hopefully lose a little more before I go in Monday.

I'm down 2 lbs. I won't be down 10. I just don't see how I'll get down 10 by Wednesday. But I think some loss is better then none. I am back on track and have been working out daily. Out of my funk with the sleep apnea machine and life. I'm really excited about seeing Dr. Le on Wednesday.

for anyone who has had the sleeve down a while ago., can you resume normal activity with working out eventually? If so, how long did it take? I know everyone is different. Just wondering.

There is no lifting of anything over 20 lbs until you meet with the doctor, 1 month after your surgery. You can then resume exercising.

Thanks Cookie. I needed to hear that. I feel like deep down it's something I want, but he totally confused me. 55 lbs would change my life. I wouldn't be obese anymore. Let us know how your surgery goes. Aloha

Karen, thanks for the input. how have you been doing?

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!

I'd like to be your friend, Chrissy!

Donebare, you're doing great on losing the weight. GREAT JOB> How does it feel being sleeved?

Cookie, thinking of you today and hope your surgery goes well tomorrow. Hugs

Cookie, thinking of you today and hope your surgery goes well tomorrow. Hugs

Aww Thanks Lisa! I appreciate it, I am kind of freaking out here. I will calm down...especially after the valium! I am ready for this.

Donebare, you're doing great on losing the weight. GREAT JOB> How does it feel being sleeved?

Cookie, thinking of you today and hope your surgery goes well tomorrow. Hugs

Hi Hi Lisa Lisa,

To get sleeved, I was in the hospital for 2 nights & 3 days. I felt weak, very nauseous, and slept the whole time I was there. My surgeon almost made me stay another day because I developed a fever during the 2nd night.

On the third day I was almost feeling completely normal. I had no nausea, a little stomach pain, and slight incision tenderness. After two days at home I stopped taking the liquid pain medication. I went back to work 1 week after surgery.

Because I was feeling so great- and because I'm just a dumb guy, I decided to break the liquid diet. I experimented 3 times. I once tried scrambled eggs. I once tried a bite of toast. I once tried a small piece of chicken from a friend's lunch. Needless to say I threw-up 3 times.

Today I start stage 3 foods. Do you know where I can get a food processor that will acommodate a large King Arthur Supreme from Round Table?

I am happy that I got sleeved and have no regrets.

Talk to you soon,

Don