I would really like to find some people that are in the Kaiser program. I'm in the south Sacramento program. The support groups have not and what I had hoped for I love to find the support here. After my psych evaluation today I've met all the requirements... Interested to hear what all have to do next.

Hi. I'm going to have my surgery done at Kaiser in Fremont. I still have approximately 11 lbs to lose before I can have surgery. I have checked out several of the support groups (Kaiser and non-Kaiser - meaning at other hospitals). Some are better than others, but I have learned things at each meeting. I usually get to 1 meeting per week.

Sounds like you are close to having a date scheduled. How exciting! How was your psych eval? I need to lose 6 more lbs before they'll schedule mine.

Next week when I go to support group their scheduling me for pre-op class. I'm told that day schedule a surgery date. I still seem so I'm sure it's kind of shocking. It's hard to believe this is happening so quickly. I was trying harder it could've happened sooner I didn't start until the end of May. I'm having trouble finding other support groups that are not Kaiser. Kaiser seems to just be run by the nutritionist and I wanted more of the human group.

I'm in Sacramento and would also like to find a support group! Not a part of kaiser but would love human interaction in person.

I would love to have people in my area. Just have hard time finding kaiser people to compare process with. Where are you at in the process? Who are you going through?

I had my surgery done at kaiser south san fransisco. I am from Santa rosa where there is a wonderful support group. I was very happy with kaiser and Dr.Le.

Hi, I'm also going through the Kaiser program in Fremont. I just got approved and was told to lose 20 pounds and find a support group as well. Seems you all are ahead of me at this point. I'm also looking for a good support group.

The forums on this page have been most helpful and youtube videos but if you guys find a group in Northern California, live human interactions please let me know too.

All the best,

Here's a link to a PDF that I got from Kaiser in Fremont. It lists Kaiser and non-Kaiser support groups:

http://mydoctor.kaiserpermanente.org/ncal/Images/ADA-06-Support%20Groups%20-%20Where%20they%20are_tcm28-532134.pdf

CaliGirl99 - I also am having my surgery done at Kaiser in Fremont, and I have 11 more pounds to lose before surgery (no date set yet). I go to support groups in the South Bay mostly (San Jose, Santa Clara, Campbell, Los Gatos).

Diyana, Your almost there. So what have you done to help lose weight? I'm just getting started. I've been reading through my book and lost 3 pounds so far. I've been walking 4 times a week but gained muscle lol. I just started drinking body by vi shakes.

Hi CaliGirl99 -

I've been eating roughly 1,200-1,400 calories per day, focusing on Protein, limiting carbs. And I've been exercising approximately 45 minutes at least 5 days per week. The first 9 lbs came off pretty easy...these last 11 are taking longer.

I haven't been perfect. I've had a several "food funerals" for things like Taco Bell and ice cream, so I know that has slowed my progress.

I track EVERYTHING I eat (even the "bad" stuff) in MyFitnessPal. I've already called in to record my weight once, and I'm scheduled to do so on Monday. I just hope like heck, I can be down at least 5 lbs by then. My home scale says I'm down 5 lbs, but it's not always accurate. I plan to weigh myself at the gym tonight.

Good luck Caligirl!

--diyana

I am at south Sacramento Kaiser hope to have my surgery Jan 5th I only have 1 more test and I have that Dec 10th which is the upper GI . I Have done all they groups and appointments and at my goal weight so I am excited almost there. I weigh 193 I have diabetes and sleep apnea and high blood so Kaiser and my insurance pays for the whole thing .