I am really new to this posting thing, so any mistakes made please forgive me. I will be starting the options class at Kaiser Palmdale, CA. tomorrow on June 10th. I am so excited I don't think I'll be able to sleep tonight. I have so many plans in my head about what I will do with the lighter version of me. I'm a diabetic and I'm really, really hoping I can start my new life without insulin. I used to do so many things before diabetes and I'd really like to get back to every last one, and this time I'll appreciate life I whole lot more. I'm looking at this as a second chance, a redo, and I don't intend to waste it.

Hi MRSDEE, I'm on week 9 of my option classes with Kaiser in Panorama City.. I'm soo excited and a little scarred at the same time about this new journey of my life... . I'm also only 3 pds from my 10 % weight loss. So it's starting to feel real now. Good luck to you! The option classes will fly by..

Hello!

It's good to hear from someone who knows what going on, because I don't have a clue. I just want everything to get going so I can make this change. I've got so many questions and I've looked up everything I can. I work in the library and it's kind of sad how lacking the library system is on this subject. They still have books on the Fobi pouch. If you have a minute could you enlighten me on how Kaiser works so far?

Oh and please forgive my manners, Congratulations on almost reaching your pre-op goal.

Sure, I'd love to share my Experience with you or to answer any questions you may have about options .

During your 12 weeks of options they're going to want u to lose 5 % of your body weight and an other 5% before surgery. They are going to have you keep food recorders witch can be time consuming BUT it has helped me a lot seeing what I'm placing in my mouth :-) . You'll get to enter act with others that are going through about the same issues witch helps you feel not so alone... For the most part I've enjoyed the meetings.

Also plz don't stress on having to loose the 10% after I lost my 5% the doctor told me I met my weight lose... However I'm still trying to take off as much as I can.

I'd heard about that and I must admit I'm a little worried about it because I take insulin and insulin makes losing weight very hard, but whatever they ask me to do to get to where I have to go, they can consider it done.

Hi mesdee, I finished my classes last Thru. I'm getting really excited ... How are you doing so far with options ?

Hello and Congratulations! Monday will be class 7 for me, so I'm half-way through. I've had metal health exam and that seems to have gone okay, so now I just have to get my A1C below 8. My PCP nurse thinks I should be there by the time I get to meet with the surgeon. Have to spoken to the Surgeon yet?

Sorry for the delay response , I'm still learning how this site works ... I'm having my surgery on 9/10 ... I'm getting really excited... I can't wait to be under the 200 pd mark... How are thing going for you?