swedishfish1020

It's possible you have thrush if you recently had your surgery. I got a week or so after surgery from the antibiotics they use in your stomach during surgery.Hmm..isn't thrush typically white spots? Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App Mine felt weird, white and furry. No spots.

It's possible you have thrush if you recently had your surgery. I got a week or so after surgery from the antibiotics they use in your stomach during surgery.

I'm a little over 7 months out. Had was sleeved in South Sac by Dr.Grinberg. Wonderful experience. Down 85 lbs and 10 lbs until goal. Good luck with your surgery. Kaiser South Sac is awesome!

He was my surgeon. He's a wonderful dr and surgeon. ????

Congrats on your journey. Who's your surgeon?

Yay! You will learn tons at orientation. I've not heard anything about Kaiser Fremont. Had friends that have gone through Kaiser Richmond and it was a fairly quick process.

I've heard that about Kaiser San Diego too. I'm so thankful it was a speedy process. My two month wait was forever. Now I can't believe I'm almost 6 mo post op. It's surreal

Good luck on your journey. I love my sleeve.

Have you decided on the sleeve or bypass?

Everything is great!!!! I'm down 62lbs since surgery and 75 total. I have 20 lbs to go. I have the sleeve. I've only thrown up once through out this whole process. I can eat anything just small amounts. Usually about 3 or 4 bites of something. I did experience heartburn months 2-4 but now it's all gone. Best thing I've ever done for my self.

Mine went really quick. Lost my 12 lbs in a month. In the mean time I did the support class and nutrition glass. Met with the psychologist and the surgeon right away. March 26 Orientation. May 29th, 2014 surgery.

Which kaiser are you at? I'm 5 1/2,months post op through Kaiser So Sac.

Hi. I'm 5 1/2 months post op. Down 75 lbs. Kaiser South Sac has been amazing. The process was extremely smooth. Dr Grinberg was my surgeon. My orientation was March 26th. Surgery was May 29,2014. Let me know if you have any questions. I'd be glad to answer anything.

I'm pretty sure in order to be accepted into the program, you have to be current on all your tests like pap, mammogram, etc. Once you are 5lbs from your pre surgery goal weight, you will do labs, EKG, Endoscopy if your wanting the sleeve, and possibly a ultra sounds for gall bladder. Consultation, psych appt, nutrition class and support group all have to be done before you start your pre op aka 5lbs from pro op goal weight. I needed to lose 14 lbs. it was pretty easy.

How did your orientation? Did they tell you how much you had to lose to go forward with the surgery?