Guest guest Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 Did you check in monthly because that might be what they are referring to. I am not sure or for certain. My apt. was like clock work. When I was going through when you got within 5 pounds of your 10% you could call and that is what I did. My entire process from start to finish was 3 and a half months (from referral apts. - late Oct. 2004 to surgery Feb. 8th 2005). So much has changed since I went through the process and they are constantly changing things it seem. I really could not tell you hon but I really hope that things work out real soon for you. Just go ahead and get scheduled in the class. While you await your apt. for the class, continue to do whatever you can to continue losing weight. I wish you luck hon. Take care and keep your head up. Its going to happen..okay. Pam Marsh --- Lucia jlsirugo@...> wrote: > Just for those of you who read my past messages> I > have been puting off > calling Kaiser (Richmond) and letting them know that > I have reached my % > 10 weight lose...Well today I did (pat on the > back). However I was > told that because I did not check in on occassion > that I now have to > take another class, the last meeting I had I was > told (and I have a > witness) not to call Kaiser until you reach the goal > that the surgeon > has set for you..any one else have this happen, or > is this a new > process? > > Luci > > > ____________________________________________________ Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 Lucia, I would also make an appointment with a case manager and go down and talk to them. Tell you why you did it the way that you did it. The class is helpful I am sure. And perhaps it will serve you well, and prepare you better for life after surgery. But, by the same time, it sounds like you made an honest mistake. I don't know how long you were "out of touch" with them...I can't remember you saying that. But, if you feel that tey are imposing a different and new standard upon you, I would go and talk with them, and see if you can find some middle ground where you can have a meeting of the minds. Good luck, robynnPamela A Marsh wrote: Did you check in monthly because that might be whatthey are referring to. I am not sure or for certain. My apt. was like clock work. When I was going throughwhen you got within 5 pounds of your 10% you couldcall and that is what I did. My entire process fromstart to finish was 3 and a half months (from referralapts. - late Oct. 2004 to surgery Feb. 8th 2005). Somuch has changed since I went through the process andthey are constantly changing things it seem. I really could not tell you hon but I really hope thatthings work out real soon for you. Just go ahead andget scheduled in the class. While you await your apt.for the class, continue to do whatever you can tocontinue losing weight. I wish you luck hon.Take care and keep your head up. Its going tohappen..okay.Pam Marsh--- Lucia wrote:> Just for those of you who read my past messages> I> have been puting off > calling Kaiser (Richmond) and letting them know that> I have reached my %> 10 weight lose...Well today I did (pat on the> back). However I was > told that because I did not check in on occassion> that I now have to > take another class, the last meeting I had I was> told (and I have a > witness) not to call Kaiser until you reach the goal> that the surgeon > has set for you..any one else have this happen, or> is this a new > process?> > Luci> > > ____________________________________________________Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 Lucia, I would also make an appointment with a case manager and go down and talk to them. Tell you why you did it the way that you did it. The class is helpful I am sure. And perhaps it will serve you well, and prepare you better for life after surgery. But, by the same time, it sounds like you made an honest mistake. I don't know how long you were "out of touch" with them...I can't remember you saying that. But, if you feel that tey are imposing a different and new standard upon you, I would go and talk with them, and see if you can find some middle ground where you can have a meeting of the minds. Good luck, robynnPamela A Marsh wrote: Did you check in monthly because that might be whatthey are referring to. I am not sure or for certain. My apt. was like clock work. When I was going throughwhen you got within 5 pounds of your 10% you couldcall and that is what I did. My entire process fromstart to finish was 3 and a half months (from referralapts. - late Oct. 2004 to surgery Feb. 8th 2005). Somuch has changed since I went through the process andthey are constantly changing things it seem. I really could not tell you hon but I really hope thatthings work out real soon for you. Just go ahead andget scheduled in the class. While you await your apt.for the class, continue to do whatever you can tocontinue losing weight. I wish you luck hon.Take care and keep your head up. Its going tohappen..okay.Pam Marsh--- Lucia wrote:> Just for those of you who read my past messages> I> have been puting off > calling Kaiser (Richmond) and letting them know that> I have reached my %> 10 weight lose...Well today I did (pat on the> back). However I was > told that because I did not check in on occassion> that I now have to > take another class, the last meeting I had I was> told (and I have a > witness) not to call Kaiser until you reach the goal> that the surgeon > has set for you..any one else have this happen, or> is this a new > process?> > Luci> > > ____________________________________________________Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 What-a-bummer!!! I would be more than just a little P****d. If you are so inclined, you may want to mention to the bariatric staff what you had previously been instructed to do and see if they might waive the next class. (Just a thought) Pam B --- Lucia jlsirugo@...> wrote: > Just for those of you who read my past messages> I > have been puting off > calling Kaiser (Richmond) and letting them know that > I have reached my % > 10 weight lose...Well today I did (pat on the > back). However I was > told that because I did not check in on occassion > that I now have to > take another class, the last meeting I had I was > told (and I have a > witness) not to call Kaiser until you reach the goal > that the surgeon > has set for you..any one else have this happen, or > is this a new > process? > > Luci > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 What-a-bummer!!! I would be more than just a little P****d. If you are so inclined, you may want to mention to the bariatric staff what you had previously been instructed to do and see if they might waive the next class. (Just a thought) Pam B --- Lucia jlsirugo@...> wrote: > Just for those of you who read my past messages> I > have been puting off > calling Kaiser (Richmond) and letting them know that > I have reached my % > 10 weight lose...Well today I did (pat on the > back). However I was > told that because I did not check in on occassion > that I now have to > take another class, the last meeting I had I was > told (and I have a > witness) not to call Kaiser until you reach the goal > that the surgeon > has set for you..any one else have this happen, or > is this a new > process? > > Luci > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 Oh Pam... You are always so much more optimistic and supportive than I! I really, really, really love that about your postings!! I get mad and you get optimistic:) Pam b --- Pamela A Marsh sweetnlow20012001@...> wrote: > Did you check in monthly because that might be what > they are referring to. I am not sure or for certain. > > My apt. was like clock work. When I was going > through > when you got within 5 pounds of your 10% you could > call and that is what I did. My entire process from > start to finish was 3 and a half months (from > referral > apts. - late Oct. 2004 to surgery Feb. 8th 2005). > So > much has changed since I went through the process > and > they are constantly changing things it seem. > > I really could not tell you hon but I really hope > that > things work out real soon for you. Just go ahead > and > get scheduled in the class. While you await your > apt. > for the class, continue to do whatever you can to > continue losing weight. I wish you luck hon. > > Take care and keep your head up. Its going to > happen..okay. > > Pam Marsh > > --- Lucia jlsirugo@...> wrote: > > > Just for those of you who read my past messages> I > > have been puting off > > calling Kaiser (Richmond) and letting them know > that > > I have reached my % > > 10 weight lose...Well today I did (pat on the > > back). However I was > > told that because I did not check in on occassion > > that I now have to > > take another class, the last meeting I had I was > > told (and I have a > > witness) not to call Kaiser until you reach the > goal > > that the surgeon > > has set for you..any one else have this happen, or > > is this a new > > process? > > > > Luci > > > > > > > > > > > ____________________________________________________ > Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page > http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 That's because Pam Marsh is an angel on this earth...and there aren't very many of them out there. Most of us get pissed...but sometimes it is nice to know that someone is pissed on your behalf, so don't beat yourself up. But yes...on a daily basis I think, "I wish I were more like Pam". She has such an amazingly sweet, generous and kind spirit. I really have never met anyone else like her. You are an angel, sweet Pam. Robynnflo boss wrote: Oh Pam... You are always so much more optimistic andsupportive than I! I really, really, really love thatabout your postings!! I get mad and you getoptimistic:)Pam b--- Pamela A Marsh wrote:> Did you check in monthly because that might be what> they are referring to. I am not sure or for certain.> > My apt. was like clock work. When I was going> through> when you got within 5 pounds of your 10% you could> call and that is what I did. My entire process from> start to finish was 3 and a half months (from> referral> apts. - late Oct. 2004 to surgery Feb. 8th 2005). > So> much has changed since I went through the process> and> they are constantly changing things it seem. > > I really could not tell you hon but I really hope> that> things work out real soon for you. Just go ahead> and> get scheduled in the class. While you await your> apt.> for the class, continue to do whatever you can to> continue losing weight. I wish you luck hon.> > Take care and keep your head up. Its going to> happen..okay.> > Pam Marsh> > --- Lucia wrote:> > > Just for those of you who read my past messages> I> > have been puting off > > calling Kaiser (Richmond) and letting them know> that> > I have reached my %> > 10 weight lose...Well today I did (pat on the> > back). However I was > > told that because I did not check in on occassion> > that I now have to > > take another class, the last meeting I had I was> > told (and I have a > > witness) not to call Kaiser until you reach the> goal> > that the surgeon > > has set for you..any one else have this happen, or> > is this a new > > process?> > > > Luci> > > > > > > > > > > ____________________________________________________> Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page > http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 That's because Pam Marsh is an angel on this earth...and there aren't very many of them out there. Most of us get pissed...but sometimes it is nice to know that someone is pissed on your behalf, so don't beat yourself up. But yes...on a daily basis I think, "I wish I were more like Pam". She has such an amazingly sweet, generous and kind spirit. I really have never met anyone else like her. You are an angel, sweet Pam. Robynnflo boss wrote: Oh Pam... You are always so much more optimistic andsupportive than I! I really, really, really love thatabout your postings!! I get mad and you getoptimistic:)Pam b--- Pamela A Marsh wrote:> Did you check in monthly because that might be what> they are referring to. I am not sure or for certain.> > My apt. was like clock work. When I was going> through> when you got within 5 pounds of your 10% you could> call and that is what I did. My entire process from> start to finish was 3 and a half months (from> referral> apts. - late Oct. 2004 to surgery Feb. 8th 2005). > So> much has changed since I went through the process> and> they are constantly changing things it seem. > > I really could not tell you hon but I really hope> that> things work out real soon for you. Just go ahead> and> get scheduled in the class. While you await your> apt.> for the class, continue to do whatever you can to> continue losing weight. I wish you luck hon.> > Take care and keep your head up. Its going to> happen..okay.> > Pam Marsh> > --- Lucia wrote:> > > Just for those of you who read my past messages> I> > have been puting off > > calling Kaiser (Richmond) and letting them know> that> > I have reached my %> > 10 weight lose...Well today I did (pat on the> > back). However I was > > told that because I did not check in on occassion> > that I now have to > > take another class, the last meeting I had I was> > told (and I have a > > witness) not to call Kaiser until you reach the> goal> > that the surgeon > > has set for you..any one else have this happen, or> > is this a new > > process?> > > > Luci> > > > > > > > > > > ____________________________________________________> Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page > http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 You said it perfectly, Robynn.... Pam b --- Robynn VanPatten robynnsf@...> wrote: > That's because Pam Marsh is an angel on this > earth...and there aren't very many of them out > there. Most of us get pissed...but sometimes it is > nice to know that someone is pissed on your behalf, > so don't beat yourself up. > > But yes...on a daily basis I think, " I wish I were > more like Pam " . She has such an amazingly sweet, > generous and kind spirit. I really have never met > anyone else like her. > > You are an angel, sweet Pam. > Robynn > > flo boss florenceboss@...> wrote: > Oh Pam... You are always so much more optimistic and > supportive than I! I really, really, really love > that > about your postings!! I get mad and you get > optimistic:) > > Pam b > > --- Pamela A Marsh sweetnlow20012001@...> > wrote: > > > Did you check in monthly because that might be > what > > they are referring to. I am not sure or for > certain. > > > > My apt. was like clock work. When I was going > > through > > when you got within 5 pounds of your 10% you could > > call and that is what I did. My entire process > from > > start to finish was 3 and a half months (from > > referral > > apts. - late Oct. 2004 to surgery Feb. 8th 2005). > > So > > much has changed since I went through the process > > and > > they are constantly changing things it seem. > > > > I really could not tell you hon but I really hope > > that > > things work out real soon for you. Just go ahead > > and > > get scheduled in the class. While you await your > > apt. > > for the class, continue to do whatever you can to > > continue losing weight. I wish you luck hon. > > > > Take care and keep your head up. Its going to > > happen..okay. > > > > Pam Marsh > > > > --- Lucia jlsirugo@...> wrote: > > > > > Just for those of you who read my past messages> > I > > > have been puting off > > > calling Kaiser (Richmond) and letting them know > > that > > > I have reached my % > > > 10 weight lose...Well today I did (pat on the > > > back). However I was > > > told that because I did not check in on > occassion > > > that I now have to > > > take another class, the last meeting I had I was > > > told (and I have a > > > witness) not to call Kaiser until you reach the > > goal > > > that the surgeon > > > has set for you..any one else have this happen, > or > > > is this a new > > > process? > > > > > > Luci > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________________________________________________ > > Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home > page > > http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 You said it perfectly, Robynn.... Pam b --- Robynn VanPatten robynnsf@...> wrote: > That's because Pam Marsh is an angel on this > earth...and there aren't very many of them out > there. Most of us get pissed...but sometimes it is > nice to know that someone is pissed on your behalf, > so don't beat yourself up. > > But yes...on a daily basis I think, " I wish I were > more like Pam " . She has such an amazingly sweet, > generous and kind spirit. I really have never met > anyone else like her. > > You are an angel, sweet Pam. > Robynn > > flo boss florenceboss@...> wrote: > Oh Pam... You are always so much more optimistic and > supportive than I! I really, really, really love > that > about your postings!! I get mad and you get > optimistic:) > > Pam b > > --- Pamela A Marsh sweetnlow20012001@...> > wrote: > > > Did you check in monthly because that might be > what > > they are referring to. I am not sure or for > certain. > > > > My apt. was like clock work. When I was going > > through > > when you got within 5 pounds of your 10% you could > > call and that is what I did. My entire process > from > > start to finish was 3 and a half months (from > > referral > > apts. - late Oct. 2004 to surgery Feb. 8th 2005). > > So > > much has changed since I went through the process > > and > > they are constantly changing things it seem. > > > > I really could not tell you hon but I really hope > > that > > things work out real soon for you. Just go ahead > > and > > get scheduled in the class. While you await your > > apt. > > for the class, continue to do whatever you can to > > continue losing weight. I wish you luck hon. > > > > Take care and keep your head up. Its going to > > happen..okay. > > > > Pam Marsh > > > > --- Lucia jlsirugo@...> wrote: > > > > > Just for those of you who read my past messages> > I > > > have been puting off > > > calling Kaiser (Richmond) and letting them know > > that > > > I have reached my % > > > 10 weight lose...Well today I did (pat on the > > > back). However I was > > > told that because I did not check in on > occassion > > > that I now have to > > > take another class, the last meeting I had I was > > > told (and I have a > > > witness) not to call Kaiser until you reach the > > goal > > > that the surgeon > > > has set for you..any one else have this happen, > or > > > is this a new > > > process? > > > > > > Luci > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________________________________________________ > > Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home > page > > http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 You said it perfectly, Robynn.... Pam b --- Robynn VanPatten robynnsf@...> wrote: > That's because Pam Marsh is an angel on this > earth...and there aren't very many of them out > there. Most of us get pissed...but sometimes it is > nice to know that someone is pissed on your behalf, > so don't beat yourself up. > > But yes...on a daily basis I think, " I wish I were > more like Pam " . She has such an amazingly sweet, > generous and kind spirit. I really have never met > anyone else like her. > > You are an angel, sweet Pam. > Robynn > > flo boss florenceboss@...> wrote: > Oh Pam... You are always so much more optimistic and > supportive than I! I really, really, really love > that > about your postings!! I get mad and you get > optimistic:) > > Pam b > > --- Pamela A Marsh sweetnlow20012001@...> > wrote: > > > Did you check in monthly because that might be > what > > they are referring to. I am not sure or for > certain. > > > > My apt. was like clock work. When I was going > > through > > when you got within 5 pounds of your 10% you could > > call and that is what I did. My entire process > from > > start to finish was 3 and a half months (from > > referral > > apts. - late Oct. 2004 to surgery Feb. 8th 2005). > > So > > much has changed since I went through the process > > and > > they are constantly changing things it seem. > > > > I really could not tell you hon but I really hope > > that > > things work out real soon for you. Just go ahead > > and > > get scheduled in the class. While you await your > > apt. > > for the class, continue to do whatever you can to > > continue losing weight. I wish you luck hon. > > > > Take care and keep your head up. Its going to > > happen..okay. > > > > Pam Marsh > > > > --- Lucia jlsirugo@...> wrote: > > > > > Just for those of you who read my past messages> > I > > > have been puting off > > > calling Kaiser (Richmond) and letting them know > > that > > > I have reached my % > > > 10 weight lose...Well today I did (pat on the > > > back). However I was > > > told that because I did not check in on > occassion > > > that I now have to > > > take another class, the last meeting I had I was > > > told (and I have a > > > witness) not to call Kaiser until you reach the > > goal > > > that the surgeon > > > has set for you..any one else have this happen, > or > > > is this a new > > > process? > > > > > > Luci > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________________________________________________ > > Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home > page > > http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 That darn *@#!!!! Richmond! (Sorry to those of you who like their program, but I have a personal grudge against them, and I don't like them, either! That's an old story, though.) I've heard of them in very negative terms that I won't mention here, and I'm so very thankful that I got approved for WLS early enough to be sent to San Diego. I don't mean to be discouraging, Luci, There is still hope for you, I'm sure. I'm sure if you just communicate with them and try to talk it out with them and find out why the delay and explain your situation, it just might help. I hope it all works out for you. Do not give up. Keep plugging and you will get your surgery, and become the healthier person that you deserve. --Sandi > Just for those of you who read my past messages> I have been puting off calling Kaiser (Richmond) and letting them know that I have reached my % 10 weight lose...Well today I did (pat on the back). However I was told that because I did not check in on occassion that I now have to take another class, the last meeting I had I was told (and I have a witness) not to call Kaiser until you reach the goal that the surgeon has set for you..any one else have this happen, or is this a new process? > > Luci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 That darn *@#!!!! Richmond! (Sorry to those of you who like their program, but I have a personal grudge against them, and I don't like them, either! That's an old story, though.) I've heard of them in very negative terms that I won't mention here, and I'm so very thankful that I got approved for WLS early enough to be sent to San Diego. I don't mean to be discouraging, Luci, There is still hope for you, I'm sure. I'm sure if you just communicate with them and try to talk it out with them and find out why the delay and explain your situation, it just might help. I hope it all works out for you. Do not give up. Keep plugging and you will get your surgery, and become the healthier person that you deserve. --Sandi > Just for those of you who read my past messages> I have been puting off calling Kaiser (Richmond) and letting them know that I have reached my % 10 weight lose...Well today I did (pat on the back). However I was told that because I did not check in on occassion that I now have to take another class, the last meeting I had I was told (and I have a witness) not to call Kaiser until you reach the goal that the surgeon has set for you..any one else have this happen, or is this a new process? > > Luci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 That darn *@#!!!! Richmond! (Sorry to those of you who like their program, but I have a personal grudge against them, and I don't like them, either! That's an old story, though.) I've heard of them in very negative terms that I won't mention here, and I'm so very thankful that I got approved for WLS early enough to be sent to San Diego. I don't mean to be discouraging, Luci, There is still hope for you, I'm sure. I'm sure if you just communicate with them and try to talk it out with them and find out why the delay and explain your situation, it just might help. I hope it all works out for you. Do not give up. Keep plugging and you will get your surgery, and become the healthier person that you deserve. --Sandi > Just for those of you who read my past messages> I have been puting off calling Kaiser (Richmond) and letting them know that I have reached my % 10 weight lose...Well today I did (pat on the back). However I was told that because I did not check in on occassion that I now have to take another class, the last meeting I had I was told (and I have a witness) not to call Kaiser until you reach the goal that the surgeon has set for you..any one else have this happen, or is this a new process? > > Luci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 -Hi Lucia, I was within 5 lbs of my goal a week ago, and when I called Richmond they said I had to be at my goal and then make an appointment for a weight check. You're supposed to do this I guess at least once a month. Soooo... I made an appointment for August 10th right before a class I have to take called " Bariatric Lifestyle " . I had seen Dr. Baggs July 5th, and he told me to make that appointment. Has anyone else from Richmond gone to this class and can tell me what it is all about? Pam E. -- In gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients , " Lucia " wrote: > Just for those of you who read my past messages> I have been puting off > calling Kaiser (Richmond) and letting them know that I have reached my % > 10 weight lose...Well today I did (pat on the back). However I was > told that because I did not check in on occassion that I now have to > take another class, the last meeting I had I was told (and I have a > witness) not to call Kaiser until you reach the goal that the surgeon > has set for you..any one else have this happen, or is this a new > process? > > Luci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 -Hi Lucia, I was within 5 lbs of my goal a week ago, and when I called Richmond they said I had to be at my goal and then make an appointment for a weight check. You're supposed to do this I guess at least once a month. Soooo... I made an appointment for August 10th right before a class I have to take called " Bariatric Lifestyle " . I had seen Dr. Baggs July 5th, and he told me to make that appointment. Has anyone else from Richmond gone to this class and can tell me what it is all about? Pam E. -- In gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients , " Lucia " wrote: > Just for those of you who read my past messages> I have been puting off > calling Kaiser (Richmond) and letting them know that I have reached my % > 10 weight lose...Well today I did (pat on the back). However I was > told that because I did not check in on occassion that I now have to > take another class, the last meeting I had I was told (and I have a > witness) not to call Kaiser until you reach the goal that the surgeon > has set for you..any one else have this happen, or is this a new > process? > > Luci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 -Hi Lucia, I was within 5 lbs of my goal a week ago, and when I called Richmond they said I had to be at my goal and then make an appointment for a weight check. You're supposed to do this I guess at least once a month. Soooo... I made an appointment for August 10th right before a class I have to take called " Bariatric Lifestyle " . I had seen Dr. Baggs July 5th, and he told me to make that appointment. Has anyone else from Richmond gone to this class and can tell me what it is all about? Pam E. -- In gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients , " Lucia " wrote: > Just for those of you who read my past messages> I have been puting off > calling Kaiser (Richmond) and letting them know that I have reached my % > 10 weight lose...Well today I did (pat on the back). However I was > told that because I did not check in on occassion that I now have to > take another class, the last meeting I had I was told (and I have a > witness) not to call Kaiser until you reach the goal that the surgeon > has set for you..any one else have this happen, or is this a new > process? > > Luci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 I try. I found that when I was going through my process that I could not afford to be anything other than optimistic. It is how I got through and a lot of talking to Robynn. I found that if I got upset or negative, it only got my mind off of my objective which was to lose my 10% so I could have that surgery. Everyone here was so sweet and supportive and that is what got me to where I am today. I know you will get there. So chin up, head up and get ready to rock and roll honey. Pam Marsh --- flo boss florenceboss@...> wrote: > Oh Pam... You are always so much more optimistic and > supportive than I! I really, really, really love > that > about your postings!! I get mad and you get > optimistic:) > > Pam b > > --- Pamela A Marsh sweetnlow20012001@...> > wrote: > > > Did you check in monthly because that might be > what > > they are referring to. I am not sure or for > certain. > > > > My apt. was like clock work. When I was going > > through > > when you got within 5 pounds of your 10% you could > > call and that is what I did. My entire process > from > > start to finish was 3 and a half months (from > > referral > > apts. - late Oct. 2004 to surgery Feb. 8th 2005). > > So > > much has changed since I went through the process > > and > > they are constantly changing things it seem. > > > > I really could not tell you hon but I really hope > > that > > things work out real soon for you. Just go ahead > > and > > get scheduled in the class. While you await your > > apt. > > for the class, continue to do whatever you can to > > continue losing weight. I wish you luck hon. > > > > Take care and keep your head up. Its going to > > happen..okay. > > > > Pam Marsh > > > > --- Lucia jlsirugo@...> wrote: > > > > > Just for those of you who read my past messages> > I > > > have been puting off > > > calling Kaiser (Richmond) and letting them know > > that > > > I have reached my % > > > 10 weight lose...Well today I did (pat on the > > > back). However I was > > > told that because I did not check in on > occassion > > > that I now have to > > > take another class, the last meeting I had I was > > > told (and I have a > > > witness) not to call Kaiser until you reach the > > goal > > > that the surgeon > > > has set for you..any one else have this happen, > or > > > is this a new > > > process? > > > > > > Luci > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________________________________________________ > > Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home > page > > http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 I try. I found that when I was going through my process that I could not afford to be anything other than optimistic. It is how I got through and a lot of talking to Robynn. I found that if I got upset or negative, it only got my mind off of my objective which was to lose my 10% so I could have that surgery. Everyone here was so sweet and supportive and that is what got me to where I am today. I know you will get there. So chin up, head up and get ready to rock and roll honey. Pam Marsh --- flo boss florenceboss@...> wrote: > Oh Pam... You are always so much more optimistic and > supportive than I! I really, really, really love > that > about your postings!! I get mad and you get > optimistic:) > > Pam b > > --- Pamela A Marsh sweetnlow20012001@...> > wrote: > > > Did you check in monthly because that might be > what > > they are referring to. I am not sure or for > certain. > > > > My apt. was like clock work. When I was going > > through > > when you got within 5 pounds of your 10% you could > > call and that is what I did. My entire process > from > > start to finish was 3 and a half months (from > > referral > > apts. - late Oct. 2004 to surgery Feb. 8th 2005). > > So > > much has changed since I went through the process > > and > > they are constantly changing things it seem. > > > > I really could not tell you hon but I really hope > > that > > things work out real soon for you. Just go ahead > > and > > get scheduled in the class. While you await your > > apt. > > for the class, continue to do whatever you can to > > continue losing weight. I wish you luck hon. > > > > Take care and keep your head up. Its going to > > happen..okay. > > > > Pam Marsh > > > > --- Lucia jlsirugo@...> wrote: > > > > > Just for those of you who read my past messages> > I > > > have been puting off > > > calling Kaiser (Richmond) and letting them know > > that > > > I have reached my % > > > 10 weight lose...Well today I did (pat on the > > > back). However I was > > > told that because I did not check in on > occassion > > > that I now have to > > > take another class, the last meeting I had I was > > > told (and I have a > > > witness) not to call Kaiser until you reach the > > goal > > > that the surgeon > > > has set for you..any one else have this happen, > or > > > is this a new > > > process? > > > > > > Luci > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________________________________________________ > > Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home > page > > http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 I try. I found that when I was going through my process that I could not afford to be anything other than optimistic. It is how I got through and a lot of talking to Robynn. I found that if I got upset or negative, it only got my mind off of my objective which was to lose my 10% so I could have that surgery. Everyone here was so sweet and supportive and that is what got me to where I am today. I know you will get there. So chin up, head up and get ready to rock and roll honey. Pam Marsh --- flo boss florenceboss@...> wrote: > Oh Pam... You are always so much more optimistic and > supportive than I! I really, really, really love > that > about your postings!! I get mad and you get > optimistic:) > > Pam b > > --- Pamela A Marsh sweetnlow20012001@...> > wrote: > > > Did you check in monthly because that might be > what > > they are referring to. I am not sure or for > certain. > > > > My apt. was like clock work. When I was going > > through > > when you got within 5 pounds of your 10% you could > > call and that is what I did. My entire process > from > > start to finish was 3 and a half months (from > > referral > > apts. - late Oct. 2004 to surgery Feb. 8th 2005). > > So > > much has changed since I went through the process > > and > > they are constantly changing things it seem. > > > > I really could not tell you hon but I really hope > > that > > things work out real soon for you. Just go ahead > > and > > get scheduled in the class. While you await your > > apt. > > for the class, continue to do whatever you can to > > continue losing weight. I wish you luck hon. > > > > Take care and keep your head up. Its going to > > happen..okay. > > > > Pam Marsh > > > > --- Lucia jlsirugo@...> wrote: > > > > > Just for those of you who read my past messages> > I > > > have been puting off > > > calling Kaiser (Richmond) and letting them know > > that > > > I have reached my % > > > 10 weight lose...Well today I did (pat on the > > > back). However I was > > > told that because I did not check in on > occassion > > > that I now have to > > > take another class, the last meeting I had I was > > > told (and I have a > > > witness) not to call Kaiser until you reach the > > goal > > > that the surgeon > > > has set for you..any one else have this happen, > or > > > is this a new > > > process? > > > > > > Luci > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________________________________________________ > > Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home > page > > http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 Robynn, thank you. Lord knows I am trying. I look at people like yourself, and so many others and I have not went through anything near as much as you all have...I mean in life or with this weight loss thing. I look at my situation with my children for God knows that inspite of their situation (Autistic) they are truly a blessing. Things could be so much worse off but it isn't. I realize that no matter what adversity I go through, I am going through it and not alone and that tomorrow will be a better day...a brighter day. I can't afford for it to be any other way. I believe that you get back what you give out there and you guys have just been great and I am just so blessed to be part of this group. I no that when man says no, God has the final say so. I have learned to appreciate the little things that we so often take for granted and that my friend is what keeps me. I am enjoying life, loving life and especially being happy with who I am...finally. I know it is not over rather it has just begun. I am so pleased that I am sharing this journey with you and that you are part of my dream that is becoming a reality. Thank you Robynn, Pam, , Colleen and anyone else that I did not call individually by name (far too many) for your generosity, love, support, committement and encouragement. I will never forget you guys and hope that I can be here and do what you have done for me. THANK YOU!! Pam Marsh --- flo boss florenceboss@...> wrote: > You said it perfectly, Robynn.... > > Pam b > > --- Robynn VanPatten robynnsf@...> wrote: > > > That's because Pam Marsh is an angel on this > > earth...and there aren't very many of them out > > there. Most of us get pissed...but sometimes it > is > > nice to know that someone is pissed on your > behalf, > > so don't beat yourself up. > > > > But yes...on a daily basis I think, " I wish I were > > more like Pam " . She has such an amazingly sweet, > > generous and kind spirit. I really have never met > > anyone else like her. > > > > You are an angel, sweet Pam. > > Robynn > > > > flo boss florenceboss@...> wrote: > > Oh Pam... You are always so much more optimistic > and > > supportive than I! I really, really, really love > > that > > about your postings!! I get mad and you get > > optimistic:) > > > > Pam b > > > > --- Pamela A Marsh sweetnlow20012001@...> > > wrote: > > > > > Did you check in monthly because that might be > > what > > > they are referring to. I am not sure or for > > certain. > > > > > > My apt. was like clock work. When I was going > > > through > > > when you got within 5 pounds of your 10% you > could > > > call and that is what I did. My entire process > > from > > > start to finish was 3 and a half months (from > > > referral > > > apts. - late Oct. 2004 to surgery Feb. 8th > 2005). > > > So > > > much has changed since I went through the > process > > > and > > > they are constantly changing things it seem. > > > > > > I really could not tell you hon but I really > hope > > > that > > > things work out real soon for you. Just go > ahead > > > and > > > get scheduled in the class. While you await your > > > apt. > > > for the class, continue to do whatever you can > to > > > continue losing weight. I wish you luck hon. > > > > > > Take care and keep your head up. Its going to > > > happen..okay. > > > > > > Pam Marsh > > > > > > --- Lucia jlsirugo@...> wrote: > > > > > > > Just for those of you who read my past > messages> > > I > > > > have been puting off > > > > calling Kaiser (Richmond) and letting them > know > > > that > > > > I have reached my % > > > > 10 weight lose...Well today I did (pat on the > > > > back). However I was > > > > told that because I did not check in on > > occassion > > > > that I now have to > > > > take another class, the last meeting I had I > was > > > > told (and I have a > > > > witness) not to call Kaiser until you reach > the > > > goal > > > > that the surgeon > > > > has set for you..any one else have this > happen, > > or > > > > is this a new > > > > process? > > > > > > > > Luci > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________________________________________________ > > > Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home > > page > > > http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 Oh you have no idea just how many times you have been there for me, Pam M! Thank you for that! Pam B --- Pamela A Marsh sweetnlow20012001@...> wrote: > Robynn, thank you. Lord knows I am trying. I look > at > people like yourself, and so many others and > I > have not went through anything near as much as you > all > have...I mean in life or with this weight loss > thing. > I look at my situation with my children for God > knows > that inspite of their situation (Autistic) they are > truly a blessing. Things could be so much worse off > but it isn't. I realize that no matter what > adversity > I go through, I am going through it and not alone > and > that tomorrow will be a better day...a brighter day. > > I can't afford for it to be any other way. I > believe > that you get back what you give out there and you > guys > have just been great and I am just so blessed to be > part of this group. I no that when man says no, God > has the final say so. I have learned to appreciate > the little things that we so often take for granted > and that my friend is what keeps me. I am enjoying > life, loving life and especially being happy with > who > I am...finally. I know it is not over rather it has > just begun. I am so pleased that I am sharing this > journey with you and that you are part of my dream > that is becoming a reality. > > Thank you Robynn, Pam, , Colleen and anyone > else > that I did not call individually by name (far too > many) for your generosity, love, support, > committement > and encouragement. I will never forget you guys and > hope that I can be here and do what you have done > for > me. THANK YOU!! > > Pam Marsh > > --- flo boss florenceboss@...> wrote: > > > You said it perfectly, Robynn.... > > > > Pam b > > > > --- Robynn VanPatten robynnsf@...> > wrote: > > > > > That's because Pam Marsh is an angel on this > > > earth...and there aren't very many of them out > > > there. Most of us get pissed...but sometimes it > > is > > > nice to know that someone is pissed on your > > behalf, > > > so don't beat yourself up. > > > > > > But yes...on a daily basis I think, " I wish I > were > > > more like Pam " . She has such an amazingly > sweet, > > > generous and kind spirit. I really have never > met > > > anyone else like her. > > > > > > You are an angel, sweet Pam. > > > Robynn > > > > > > flo boss florenceboss@...> wrote: > > > Oh Pam... You are always so much more optimistic > > and > > > supportive than I! I really, really, really love > > > that > > > about your postings!! I get mad and you get > > > optimistic:) > > > > > > Pam b > > > > > > --- Pamela A Marsh sweetnlow20012001@...> > > > wrote: > > > > > > > Did you check in monthly because that might be > > > what > > > > they are referring to. I am not sure or for > > > certain. > > > > > > > > My apt. was like clock work. When I was going > > > > through > > > > when you got within 5 pounds of your 10% you > > could > > > > call and that is what I did. My entire > process > > > from > > > > start to finish was 3 and a half months (from > > > > referral > > > > apts. - late Oct. 2004 to surgery Feb. 8th > > 2005). > > > > So > > > > much has changed since I went through the > > process > > > > and > > > > they are constantly changing things it seem. > > > > > > > > I really could not tell you hon but I really > > hope > > > > that > > > > things work out real soon for you. Just go > > ahead > > > > and > > > > get scheduled in the class. While you await > your > > > > apt. > > > > for the class, continue to do whatever you can > > to > > > > continue losing weight. I wish you luck hon. > > > > > > > > Take care and keep your head up. Its going to > > > > happen..okay. > > > > > > > > Pam Marsh > > > > > > > > --- Lucia jlsirugo@...> wrote: > > > > > > > > > Just for those of you who read my past > > messages> > > > I > > > > > have been puting off > > > > > calling Kaiser (Richmond) and letting them > > know > > > > that > > > > > I have reached my % > > > > > 10 weight lose...Well today I did (pat on > the > > > > > back). However I was > > > > > told that because I did not check in on > > > occassion > > > > > that I now have to > > > > > take another class, the last meeting I had I > > was > > > > > told (and I have a > > > > > witness) not to call Kaiser until you reach > > the > > > > goal > > > > > that the surgeon > > > > > has set for you..any one else have this > > happen, > > > or > > > > > is this a new > > > > > process? > > > > > > > > > > Luci > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________________________________________________ > > > > Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home > > > page > > > > http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 Oh you have no idea just how many times you have been there for me, Pam M! Thank you for that! Pam B --- Pamela A Marsh sweetnlow20012001@...> wrote: > Robynn, thank you. Lord knows I am trying. I look > at > people like yourself, and so many others and > I > have not went through anything near as much as you > all > have...I mean in life or with this weight loss > thing. > I look at my situation with my children for God > knows > that inspite of their situation (Autistic) they are > truly a blessing. Things could be so much worse off > but it isn't. I realize that no matter what > adversity > I go through, I am going through it and not alone > and > that tomorrow will be a better day...a brighter day. > > I can't afford for it to be any other way. I > believe > that you get back what you give out there and you > guys > have just been great and I am just so blessed to be > part of this group. I no that when man says no, God > has the final say so. I have learned to appreciate > the little things that we so often take for granted > and that my friend is what keeps me. I am enjoying > life, loving life and especially being happy with > who > I am...finally. I know it is not over rather it has > just begun. I am so pleased that I am sharing this > journey with you and that you are part of my dream > that is becoming a reality. > > Thank you Robynn, Pam, , Colleen and anyone > else > that I did not call individually by name (far too > many) for your generosity, love, support, > committement > and encouragement. I will never forget you guys and > hope that I can be here and do what you have done > for > me. THANK YOU!! > > Pam Marsh > > --- flo boss florenceboss@...> wrote: > > > You said it perfectly, Robynn.... > > > > Pam b > > > > --- Robynn VanPatten robynnsf@...> > wrote: > > > > > That's because Pam Marsh is an angel on this > > > earth...and there aren't very many of them out > > > there. Most of us get pissed...but sometimes it > > is > > > nice to know that someone is pissed on your > > behalf, > > > so don't beat yourself up. > > > > > > But yes...on a daily basis I think, " I wish I > were > > > more like Pam " . She has such an amazingly > sweet, > > > generous and kind spirit. I really have never > met > > > anyone else like her. > > > > > > You are an angel, sweet Pam. > > > Robynn > > > > > > flo boss florenceboss@...> wrote: > > > Oh Pam... You are always so much more optimistic > > and > > > supportive than I! I really, really, really love > > > that > > > about your postings!! I get mad and you get > > > optimistic:) > > > > > > Pam b > > > > > > --- Pamela A Marsh sweetnlow20012001@...> > > > wrote: > > > > > > > Did you check in monthly because that might be > > > what > > > > they are referring to. I am not sure or for > > > certain. > > > > > > > > My apt. was like clock work. When I was going > > > > through > > > > when you got within 5 pounds of your 10% you > > could > > > > call and that is what I did. My entire > process > > > from > > > > start to finish was 3 and a half months (from > > > > referral > > > > apts. - late Oct. 2004 to surgery Feb. 8th > > 2005). > > > > So > > > > much has changed since I went through the > > process > > > > and > > > > they are constantly changing things it seem. > > > > > > > > I really could not tell you hon but I really > > hope > > > > that > > > > things work out real soon for you. Just go > > ahead > > > > and > > > > get scheduled in the class. While you await > your > > > > apt. > > > > for the class, continue to do whatever you can > > to > > > > continue losing weight. I wish you luck hon. > > > > > > > > Take care and keep your head up. Its going to > > > > happen..okay. > > > > > > > > Pam Marsh > > > > > > > > --- Lucia jlsirugo@...> wrote: > > > > > > > > > Just for those of you who read my past > > messages> > > > I > > > > > have been puting off > > > > > calling Kaiser (Richmond) and letting them > > know > > > > that > > > > > I have reached my % > > > > > 10 weight lose...Well today I did (pat on > the > > > > > back). However I was > > > > > told that because I did not check in on > > > occassion > > > > > that I now have to > > > > > take another class, the last meeting I had I > > was > > > > > told (and I have a > > > > > witness) not to call Kaiser until you reach > > the > > > > goal > > > > > that the surgeon > > > > > has set for you..any one else have this > > happen, > > > or > > > > > is this a new > > > > > process? > > > > > > > > > > Luci > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________________________________________________ > > > > Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home > > > page > > > > http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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