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Pyschologist ambushed me. - I met my surgeon today. He was so excited that I had lost weight and I was already ahead of the game. He said he wanted to expidite my surgery so I needed to get my psyc apt taken ...

Meet my surgeon tomorrow. Any Advise? - I meet Dr. Fisher tomorrow (Kaiser Richmond). Not sure what to expect from this meeting. I have been trying to lose weight prior to this meeting so I hope he is happy....

Family Dinner UH OH! - So how do you deal with it? My husbands family ( huge gatherings ) always makes food that is not on my diet. ( pre op WLS  and every other diet I have tried ) We are sup...

Already bored - So...Im an amature chef. More like a realky good cook. And this protein first is going to get really old really quick. Especially if after surgery is like today. Half a chicken bre...

burial for a few beloved friends.. - Got up so early this morning to beat the traffic. I made it, sat through the orintation. Got a lot of useful info plus my binder. Meet my surgeon next Friday, which I am about to g...

Catch Up!!! - I got my referral the last week of August. I have my first orientation tomorrow morning at "Oh God O'Clock". I am ready! August 23rd 2013 I took my first pictures 232 lbs. Startin...

Im here because someone shared their story with me - I saw a post here earlier about how people want to keep their surgery private, which is fine, your choice. I guess you could say, I am one of those people who notice people with ...

MFP doesn't know what Kettle bells are ;( - I can't add my kettle bell work out to MFP because they don't list it. Does anyone know of an equivalent?

cream of chx soup/ cream of mushroom...I will repo - This is not my recipe. I can't remember where i saw it. 1 can low fat cream of chx soup 1 can low fat cream of mushroom soup with garlic 2 cups water Chili powder ( tblsp)? ...

Accepted! - Got the phone call i was waiting for. Accepted into the program at Kaiser Richmond. I start on September 19th. Trying to lose weight while i wait. So excited! Can't wait to change...

cream of chx soup/ cream of mushroom, who posted t - I saw this recipe yesterday and had to try. Delicious! I added shiritake mushrooms and I roasted the garlic. Whom ever it was please post again. YUM

How long do I have to wait...... - Ah the waiting game. My PCP sent my referral to Kaiser Richmond,CA Wednesday last week. I took it upon myself to sign up for and pay for the 14 week class that starts in two week...

corn? - I know you can't have rice and such after..but what about corn. My girlfriend made the yummiest corn salsa tonight and im curious as to whether or not we have a future together? ( ...

while im waiting im thinking......... - Thinking about how i use food; reading about how other people talk about their food addictions and breaking up with their best friend. I have been a big girl my whole life. My rel...

Hot chocolate protein shake? - Does anyone heat there protein shakes? Omg! Best dessert ever!

800 calories realistic for Non Surgery weight loss - Would it be realistic for someone who hasn't had WLS to eat the same amount of protein and calories as someone who has had WLS? albeit very difficult because of appetite, wo...

Insurance information - http://www.obesitycoverage.com/insurance-and-costs/am-i-covered/check-my-insurance/item/kaiser-permanente-weight-loss-surgery-criteria

Obesity Coverage link - http://www.obesitycoverage.com/insurance-and-costs/am-i-covered/check-my-insurance/item/kaiser-permanente-weight-loss-surgery-criteria

Pre Op Weight Loss? How? - I have my Psych eval on Monday. I have not been officially weighed  or have had my BMI officially charted, according to me it is 40.5  co-morbities; pre-diabetic and possibly PC...

Pre Op Psych Evaluation - I have my first Psych evaluation on Monday. ( then I will be referred to bariatrics ) What kind of things do they ask you at this appointment? Thank you.

Dr. called!!!!! - So i emailed her about the referral request; expecting an email back, but she called instead. Her enthusiasm was thrilling. She was more than excited to be able to help me with thi...

Waiting on a referral - I attended the preparing for surgery first step required class put on by Kaiser yesterday afternoon. Next step- Call your PCP and get a referral. I emailed her but she i...

research and developement stage - I am starting to research and  learn all that I can about this life changing event. I hope to have the surgery with in the next 6 months or less. Right now I am questioning ...

What is a "NUT" ? - I posted this in another forum; I am just starting the Process with Kaiser. I am going to a "getting prepared" class tomorrow afternoon, which i understand is the first step. ...