Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!
$99 Yearly Supply Alert! 🌈 "1 per Day!" Bariatric Multivitamins

Kaiser

krystalb4rny

Recommended Posts

emme.vee    142

emme.vee
Posted

emme.vee please message me

I'm also going to kaiser Richmond. Orientation July 14, got to goal quickly, all dr's and nurses consults and 4 weeks of classes plus one support group done. Surgery in 5 days (RNY) on September 19, 2016!

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That is really awesome! Congratulations!!!
Please message me emme

Just did!

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Dymeond    19

Dymeond
Posted

Dymeond I felt the same way about Terry. I was told it could take 4 months for surgery as well but at the first options class they said surgery is typically 6 weeks after the last class. My last class is October 6th so it should be around the middle to end of November!

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Dymeond    19

Dymeond
Posted

Wow! I am getting so excited for you! How have the classes been? You are almost done. My weight has stalled for like a month since my last visit so I rescheduled to Oct 11. Hopefully the scale has started moving again but I'm not doing this weeks weigh until the weekend.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

krystalb4rny    26

krystalb4rny
Posted

The classes I feel are too long for what little they teach you. We have more of a group discussion than anything. I have been doing a Protein shake in the morning and trying to make it to lunch before I eat again to kinda prepare for the pre op diet. I've lost 8 lbs so it's going good I guess

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Amy_in_CA    7

Amy_in_CA
Posted

I have Kaiser and live in Coachella Valley but having my surgery in San Bernardino . It has taken me a year to get a surgery date! I went to the surgeon this week at Kaiser Redlands Dr. FEDORKA. My surgery isn't until January 2017. I started the process last September. Kaiser is backlogged . The surgeon said they have hundreds of patients . I'm so frustrated by how slow it has been. My suggestion is do everything they ask and start losing weight . If you don't comply they are glad to have you wait. Go to every class and appointment .

Sent from my SM-T230NU using the BariatricPal App

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Amy_in_CA    7

Amy_in_CA
Posted

Just got the green light from both evaluations next step is starting my 6 week classes!!!

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats! I wish all Kaisers had the same process! Haha. My orientation isn't until next week on the 11th. Options classes start in September, but ours in So. Cal. are 12 weeks long. I don't know for sure but I think I might have to do a diet plan thru WW since I don't have any MSWL on record. I emailed the RN and she said they would be happy to answer any questions at the orientation lol, so I got no answers but it's okay cause I can wait a week. I wonder how fast you'll get your surgery date after the classes? Do you have to do a MSWL program? And do you have a required sleep study? JW Lol. I'm rambling, CONGRATS!
I ended my classes in June and just got my surgery date for January 2017. This week I met the surgeon and he said they have hundreds of patients. Just go to every class and lose weight and it will go faster. Good luck

Sent from my SM-T230NU using the BariatricPal App

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Dymeond    19

Dymeond
Posted

The classes I feel are too long for what little they teach you. We have more of a group discussion than anything. I have been doing a Protein shake in the morning and trying to make it to lunch before I eat again to kinda prepare for the pre op diet. I've lost 8 lbs so it's going good I guess

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Dymeond    19

Dymeond
Posted

Great job on the weight loss! That's pretty awesome. I've been trying to do little things to prepare as well so it won't be as painful for me when the time comes. Too bad the classes are repetitive. It's likely they use fillers to slow the timeline down in case it ever becomes too busy. Since your last class is today it will be interesting to see how soon you hear back from the surgeon's office. Do you know when the next class starts? I go on Tuesday for follow up and really hope I can start the next one. I was stalled for an entire month then suddenly I dropped 7lbs this last week, though I will admit the inches I lost through the stall are insane! We are so close now. One of the ladies that works at the Kaiser Franklin information center had the surgery last year and told me she heard back about 3 weeks after her classes and surgery happened about 3 weeks after that. You have a really good chance of late Nov/ early Dec date. I'm hoping for the new year at best. I'm assigned to Dr. Bolanowski and have only heard great things about her.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

krystalb4rny    26

krystalb4rny
Posted

Yes I've heard good things about her too! Yes that's about the time frame jenelle our nutritionist has given us. I won't know what surgeon I have until they call for the consultation. They have said that Dr. Bolanowski sends all her patients home with a drain tube...and I'm not too fond of that idea so I'm hoping for the other surgeon lol. But I'll just be glad to get a surgery date!!!

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Dymeond    19

Dymeond
Posted (edited)

Yes the date is definitely what matters. I have mixed feelings about the drain. Some of the most reputable surgeons think it's necessary to eliminate infections. It just seems gross but I'll have to do more research about it either way. Please keep me posted on your consultation!

Edited by Dymeond

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

hectorlopez323    60

hectorlopez323
Posted

Hello everyone, I'm a Kaiser member to, I've been done with my classes since December 2015, my a1c level was 8.9 need to drop it to 8.0 or under... I got it down to 8.1..... Do anyone have any suggestions.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Go vegan as much as you can, I did turkey sausage, meat, patties, links but all turkey or chicken. No bread or tortillas. No sweets like Cookies. Do it for like 3 months. I love sweets, I got my A1c down to 7.0. Minimal exercise too cause my back (disk) kicks my butt. Veggies, fruit as Snacks helped satisfy my sweet tooth. But try to exercise, I got my sugar on check but didn't lose weight. Guess I over did

Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

krystalb4rny    26

krystalb4rny
Posted

Hey y'all!!! Just got the phone call for my consultation with the surgeon!! I go this Wednesday!!!

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Dymeond    19

Dymeond
Posted

Wow krystalb4rny! That was fast! I'm certainly rooting for you. Have my appt this afternoon so really hope I get the go ahead to start the next class.

And yeah I couldn't imagine having 12 week and definitely not 6 months of classes required for some of the CA Kaiser locations. Colorado likely takes less time because it is statistically one of the leanest states which leads me to believe there are less ppl in the surgery line and much less population in comparison to CA overall. However I suspect if the population continues to grow as fast as it has over the last few years we could be in trouble too.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
Go To Topic Listing Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • ChunkCat

      ChunkCat

      Thank you everyone for your well wishes! I totally forgot I wrote an update here... I'm one week post op today. I gained 15 lbs in water weight overnight because they had to give me tons of fluids to bring my BP up after surgery! I stayed one night in the hospital. Everything has been fine except I seem to have picked up a bug while I was there and I've been running a low grade fever, coughing, and a sore throat. So I've been hydrating well and sleeping a ton. So far the Covid tests are negative.
      I haven't been able to advance my diet past purees. Everything I eat other than tofu makes me choke and feels like trying to swallow rocks. They warned me it would get worse before it gets better, so lets hope this is all normal. I have my follow up on Monday so we'll see. Living on shakes and soup again is not fun. I had enough of them the first time!! LOL 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BeanitoDiego

      BeanitoDiego

      Still purging all of the larger clothing. This morning, a shirt that I ADORED wearing ended up on top. Hard to let it go, but it was also hard to let go of those habits that also no longer serve my highest good. Onward and upward!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Onedayatatime365

      Onedayatatime365

      Looking to connect with others who are also on the journey of better health. Post-Op Gastric Sleeve (4/11/24).
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • jparadigm

      jparadigm

      Happy Wednesday!
       
      I hope everyone is having a lovely week so far! 
      It's been a bit of a struggle this last week...I'm hungry ALL the time.
      · 1 reply
      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        BlondePatriotInCDA

        Have a great Wednesday too! Sorry you're hungry all the time, I'm pretty much the same..and I'm sick of eating the same food all the time.

    • ChunkCat

      ChunkCat

      Well, tomorrow I go in for an impromptu hiatal hernia repair after ending up in the ER over the weekend because I couldn't get food down and water was moving at a trickle... I've been having these symptoms on and off for a few weeks but Sunday was the worst by far and came with chest pain and trouble breathing. The ER PA thinks it is just esophagitis and that the surgeon and radiologist are wrong. But the bariatric surgeon swears it is a hernia, possibly a sliding one based on my symptoms. So he fit me into his schedule this week to repair it! I hope he's right and this sorts it out. He's going to do a scope afterwards to be sure there is nothing wrong with the esophagus. Here's hoping it all goes well!!
      · 4 replies
      1. AmberFL

        AmberFL

        omgsh!! Hope all goes well!! Keeping you in my thoughts!

      2. gracesmommy2

        gracesmommy2

        Hope you’re doing well!

      3. NickelChip

        NickelChip

        I hope it goes well! Sending positive thoughts for a speedy recovery!

      4. AmberFL

        AmberFL

        How are you doing? any update?!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    Bariatric Forums

    For Patients

    Health Professionals

    Search Surgeons

    Bariatric Surgeons: Want to research a weight loss surgery surgeon? Enter their last name below to start!

    ×