Kaiser Richmond Pre-op

[MamaAsh 1]

Oh and drum roll please......

228 this AM!!!!! 3 lbs to go!!!!

[tamra. 6]

WAY TO GO ASH!!!! your 1 lb less then me now hehe!!

Well, based on my March 4 appt...lol I was 230.9 this morning, up 1.9...better then those 8!!!

[momcof3 1]

I have been overweight pretty much my whole life and also had big babies - 10.6, 8.9 and 9.11 lbs. My kids do eat junk in moderation and none of them have ever had a weight problem and they are 15, 13, and 10. Since I was banded and can't have soda we rarely have soda in the house and I have switched over to whole grain tortillas, Pasta, bread etc and give them salad a few nights a week. They make pretty good choices in food at school. I have never said they can't have candy Cookies soda etc because my thought is if it is a forbidden food, they will want it more and will get it somewhere if not at home. One of my friends did that with her son and when he had a chance to eat those types of foods he ate them like they it was going to be his last time ever - also traded his healthy lunches for junk at school. Just my take on the subject - parents raise their children differently and different is not necessarily wrong.

It is really quiet at work today - although it is not a furlough Friday a lot of people took the day off. Wish I was home packing for my trip - but as I will be out all next week I needed to get some things done.

Yay Ash - we knew you could do it.

[lgl4726 0]

Happy Friday everyone. Feeling a lot better today. I can feel my band and now I understand why Candra calls hers Rambo. The band is a very powerful tool. I am still having trouble taking deep breaths. It catches me by surprise sometimes.

Ali, May will be here before you know it and by that time you will be really ready. One thing I have learned from my journey is that you really can't be too prepared for this. It is not an easy solution and definitely not for wimps. You have to be strong and determined to get through the rough Patches. Thanks for your offer to drive me tomorrow, but I think I will be okay to drive myself. I want to have my car in case I poop out and need to leave early. I get so tired so quickly these days.

Lee, those shrimp you ate have made my mouth Water. Good information about Baja Fresh. I probably wouldn't have thought I could eat at Mexican restaurants again. Good to know there are some choices out there.

I have chatting with other people online and it is amazing how different all the eating directions are. Some are on a liquid pre op diet for 2 weeks before and then clears 2 weeks after. I guess we are lucky that Kaiser is more lenient with us. Creamy Soups are so very yummy right now.

Enjoy the sunshine everyone. Weather is supposed to change next week. Wah...

[wantshealth 0]

Hi everyone - just saying a quick hi and happy TGIF!

So here is my story - I guess I am in bandster hell - no restriction, eating way too much and feeling bad about it. Yoyoing between gaining and losing the same 2 lbs but no more (which is good and bad.) Some eating is hunger and some is stress / emotional. Only exercising on the weekend. Its not good and no fun - need to try to get my head back on straight. April 29th fill appt seems a really long way off right now and so I wanted to be down to at least 190 by then. Need some help.

Laurel - so glad you are doing well. I agree - this is such a process and it is hard work.

Ash - congrats you are almost there- so great!

Ali - I also wanted to schedule my surgery a few months out - I met my weight goal in Nov but didn't want surgery over the holidays and with my oldest coming home for a visit. I had surgery at the end of Jan so I was way beyond my surgery goal weight - so it was not at all stressful about worrying that I would be turned away on surgery day for not being at goal. I think you are doing the right thing - I wanted to do it at a time that I could really really focus on myself and my journey in this new way of life.

Heather - I agree about the video and kids. On the other thread that Riley started about what else have you lost or gained on this journey, one of the things I wrote is gaining so much more understanding and compassion for people who battle weight. Meeting so many people and what their struggles have been either physically or emotionally has been a real eye openner and has increased my empathy and respect for all who struggle with this issue and are trying to do something about it. There is a high schooler in the So. Co. WLS group Riley and I go to that talked about all the things she is now getting to do that she never could do before - walk across a riding rink, ride a horse, have a boyfriend, go to prom - it was so touching it made me cry.

[riley4183 0]

Congrats to all!!

Hey Ash, I just logged on to say, at my local Kaiser they give tacit permission to use the lounge areas in the evenings for kaiser-related meeetings!

[Ali2010 1]

Way to go Ash! That is fantastic! Isn't it a great feeling to know that your hard work is getting you SO close to goal.

Looking forward to meeting tomorrow!

[tamra. 6]

Ahh Pat, welcome to my world. Zero restriction!!! Its sooo hard!!

[wantshealth 0]

I've been multi-tasking - working and watching part of Oprah. Had on Jamie Oliver and Ryan Seacrest - doing a movie about overeating in America and against fast/junk food - pushing eating real/whole foods. Showed that there is a huge rise in the mortuary business for oversized caskets - and how much dignity is lost since they can't fit in hearsts, etc. Also about how it effects kids when parents don't provide healthy food - showed how to make things like chicken nuggets in a much healthier way.

Wow - a big and sad eye opener. Reinforces we are all doing this for living a longer, healthier life.

[MoniqueD 8]

Good evening All!!!

Ashley=I am so very happy for you. Way to go...You can do that in no time....

I am a member of the ZERO Restriction Club too...I can't wait until Thursday. I will be so mad if Dr. Whoo denies my fill.... Let us pray>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[Lee 19]

Ash, congrats on making your way to goal!

Mo and Pat, so sorry to hear that you're both lacking restriction.

Ali, how are you feeling tonight?

Tamra, are you ready for the big move tomorrow?

I haven't done much today besides get on the treadmill, catch up with my TiVo and read. And I guess answer my work cellphone about 25 times so that counts as work.

I think I'm coming to the place of mourning food. Most everything is upsetting my baby Sleeve at this point. Even my Vitamins came back up. I think I have to get back to some very easy foods that stay down. I know that refried Beans are not on the list, but I did have 1/3 cup for dinner with a touch of melted cheese because I needed it to soothe and stay down.

It's supposed to be gorgeous tomorrow, so I'm planning an afternoon at the pool.

YAY for Friday night!

[roseyyyd1 0]

Good Fri Evenin all...

Ash congrats, do you ever take a look at your progress, u are doing so well, and what determination, our hats off to u!

So can I ask who will be at Point West tomorrow/Sat morn?

Candra is trying, Nicolie, April, Heather, Chrissy, John, Laurel (wow), Ali...Pam? Reggie? Jes? Maria? Candi? Even Swish(wanna c u)

Pat, Riley, Lee,Tamra, Ash, Mo welcome ANY time!

For those needing info...

Point West Medical Offices - Kaiser

1650 Response Road

Sacramento, CA 95815

You can enter either of the front doors, and walk towards the center and back hallway, there is usually a sign for the room we are in!

(Meeting the 4th Saturday of each month)

For those planning ahead...will be working on the (c ya later)get together for Nicolie, in 1 month, April 24th, right after the Point West meeting, place to be determined! :tt1:

[tamra. 6]

Okay I am sick of eating bad! I am starting to feel GROSS from it!!

I am low carbing it Atkins style starting tomorrow. All meat and veggies with alil tweek here and there.

CHALLENGE NUMBER 1: NO coffee THIS ENTIRE WEEKEND.

god help me. LOL

[tamra. 6]

Morning All,

Everyone attending today's meeting have a great time!

Day 1 of low carb/high Protein diet: 3 oz of pork chops and maybe some cheese.< /strong>

Happy Saturday everyone!!

[Lee 19]

Donna, I'm not going to make it to PW today. I was in SAC earlier in the week and have to return on Monday. Just too much driving for me.

Tamra, Atkins is pretty easy as it takes away the hunger. I've been doing it since surgery and since we can't eat big amounts, the Protein is very filling. I have a feel the real challenge for you will be staying away from the coffee. You can do it! Good luck with your move this weekend.

It's a beautiful day here. I'm going swimming for the afternoon. I didn't stretch yesterday and I'm feeling stiff in my legs, so the swimming should help. There's a big Oakland Marathon being run right past my house today. UGH on the traffic, YAY on the runners!