I have been lurking around on this website since 2013. I have found this site to be very informative and at times entertaining , but I thought that rather than watch on the sidelines I would get on board and try to get some support and give some also. I went through the Bariatric process with Kaiser in 2013 and I had a date of 1-6-2014. I did not go through with the surgery, and I regretted that for a while but now in hindsight I know that was a good decision because I had more work I needed to do on myself to get ready for the surgery. In any case I have been through the process a second time now and I am waiting for insurance approval which hopefully should come any day now. Working on a pre op eating program and getting things in order before surgery. I am mom to 2 boys one is 19 and in college the other is a 8 year old Schnauzer.

I look forward to reading more of your inspiring posts, and chatting with you. I will post again when I get my approval and my surgery date.

I went through the Kaiser Options program as well. As much as I am not a fan of Kaiser in general, for their bariatric pre-surgery stuff they are awesome. I hope you got to do the classes...

I hope all goes well with you. Also, keep in mind that at every stage of this journey we all have something to learn from and to teach others so don't be a hesitant to post. Your voice is valuable now, too.

Peace

Hi folly, yes I got to do the classes with Kaiser and you are right they are awesome. Kaiser is very thorough so you know what your getting into by the time you go through their program. Thanks for the encouragement and support.

Sorry for the multiple posts everyone. Newbie fingers????

Hi Kim, don't regret a very important decision that you weren't ready for. But at least you know for sure now and that you are physically and mentally prepared for the procedure. I know Kaiser is excellent insurance and they will cover your surgery. The waiting part suck's lol, but before you know it, it will be over and done and your anxiety will be gone, and the weight will drop every week like mine and most everyone else's has. Keep us posted of your progress please, support as you can see is very important from the beginning to goal!

Sorry for the multiple posts everyone. Newbie fingers

I deleted them! You're all set. Welcome!

I did not go through surgery,surgery

@@Kimcamm

Glad you aren't "stalking" us anymore

you were "brave" and got out of the cold to come join us in our warm room

you were a smart cookie to realize you weren't ready for surgery last year

i think it takes someone strong to put the brakes on anything

especially surgery!!!

now that i have established that you are a smartie pants glad you are here

glad you have been coming back and forth gathering information

sounds like you are prepared, excited and ready for surgery

hope you are approved sooner than later

good luck

kathy

Thanks Lipstick Lady ????