I'm just starting the process, anyone near Santa Cruz or Santa Clara? I will be going through Kaiser Santa Clara and would appreciate some local support.

Kate

Thats great I was just rescheduled for next week too. I guess the psych is out for this week. Its better though because Ive only lost a pound since last week. I was at goal too, but Dr. fisher wanted me to lose an extra 8lbs before surgery. hopefully i will be scheduled soon also. Im hoping befor the end of November. Good luck to you!

Yeah I got that call today! How are you doing with the pre op diet? Do you find it to be easy? Why does he want you to lose 8 more pounds?

I dont really know why he wants the extra 8 he just said it will make the surgery easier. To be honest I havent actually been following the pre op diet I had been doing my own thing. but I plan on starting tomorrow he seemed to want me to get the last 8 off quickly. He told me to eat just the protien and vegetables no dairy or fruit. Thats kinda hard for me because thats what I do eat. I eat yogurt in the morning and then a vegetable fruit smoothie for lunch and a light dinner. i was out of town last week and my car broke down so I was stuck for a little over a week. I had a really hard time because my family eats very different and rather than being difficult I tried to just eat smaller portions. Still it was hard they have desert every night and my brother was visiting from Hawaii so it was a celebration every night. So glad to be home even though I miss them. It made me realize that these things happen and Im going to have to be prepared. So a lesson learned

It's easy when you get used to it I was able to hit goal and be surgery ready because I've followed it I'd says 80% of the time. I just eat meat and veggies and apples when i do eat fruit

thanx, Ill try that. hopefully I will be ready soon. I just want to get started before the holidays, I think it would be easier. Have you checked out you tube there is a blog I follow called, proof weight loss surgery works. It is very motivating. If you havent you should check it out. Keep in touch. I would like to know when you get your surgery date. There are 3 of us here going to Richmond Kaiser, and at about the same stage it would be nice to follow each other and maybe even get together at some point....

Marcia

I'm from Santa Clara but now live in Texas! If I'm ever in town! good luck!!!

hey Jules or tatertotz, have either of you been to the Bariatric lifestyles class. I have it tomorrow its a 2 hour class, just wondered what it was exactly. If either one of you have gone let me know. I didnt realize it was one of the requirements before surgery date until I read the binder again. I also will be attending the next support group if either of you are going let me know, this also is required....

thanx

Marcia

Hi Marcia

I don't think I've taken that one yet. I had a 2 hour class I had to take before I could get a referral, and then had the 4 hour class where they gave me the binder.

Let me know how it is and what it's like

I will be at the next support group on Nov 7. I'd love to meet you in person

Hope your week is going great so far

Jules

Yes I am having a good week, Im home so that is good. Hope you are having a better week too. I will be at the support group on the 7th too! I will let you know what tomorrows class is like. Im nervouse about getting weighed, but oh well. I guess there are going to be ups and downs. It just really made me think, after the surgery I cant eat the wrong thing just because Im not home. I need to be more prepared. Big commitment!!!!

Marcia

Hey Marcia

Checking in to see how your week went? And how was the class?

Jules

Hi Jules, my week was really busy. I was not able to make the appointment so I have been rescheduled. I believe it is Nov 14, if you are interested. I think Im going to need a new car. I hate going through that whole process, and I love my old car. My psych appointment is this coming Wednsday. Ive lost a couple pounds so Im feeling good about that. The only thing that has me a little down is that so many people keep saying I shouldnt be doing this because of my age....I just dont see why age should matter, Im doing this to be healthier. I know they mean well but they make me feel like I should give up....But I wont, age has always just been a number for me.

How are you doing, and how was your week? I hope you are doing well and feeling positive about the process.

Marcia

yeah, fisher is great. he said if i go 4 weeks without tube feeding, no vomiting and maintaining enough nourishment orally, my jpeg can come out. i am on day 10 but having a hard time eating. i am down 33 and have about 35 to go. the bariatric team at richmond is great. you all can do this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hope you feel better soon....your weight loss is great! Im so happy to hear you speaking about Richmond being so good. I keep going back and forth on the whole thing. My family is really against it recently. They think because Ive lost weight once again I should be able to continue on my own. They dont understand that I feel to reach my healthiest weight that this tool would really help. I think some think that because I am 53, I shouldnt risk the surgery. But because I am 53, I feel I need to do this now instead of later. I thought about this years ago and then didnt do it because of what others thought. So I am trying to stay motivated. I have learned alot about my triggers, I am definatly an emotional eater. Im kinda bummed because the last couple days havent done to good on diet. Today was really bad. It just feels like I blew a whole wee of doing good in two days.....But tomorrow I hope to be back on track.....Good luck to you and thank you, your words give me confidence to continue the journey..

Marcia

marcia

i had a call from dr fisher -richmond doc...just checking on me. he made me feel so good. he always follows through, too. hang in there. i know it it is hard when your fam/friends doubt your decision -but follow your instincts. dr fisher would not allow you to have the surgery if he felt you are not a canidate. stay true to your heart and you will continue to do great. be nice to yourself...you deserve the best.

trish

Trish, Thank you so much for your words. It helps to hear someone who has been through it and is so upbeat, even with your problems. I was contemplating putting off my psych appoint. tomorrow but Im going to keep it. You gave me the incentive to continue this journey....I wont lie Im a little scared but I know I can do this

Thank you again,

Marcia