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Hi and welcome to the list. Incase you missed the posts on favorites

here is a repeat.

> > Favorite Bread: Deland Bakery bread - at HFS or call

> > Favorite Pasta: Tinkyada Pasta, also Papadinis lentil

bean pasta and Pastariso potato pasta

- Miss Robens has them all or a HFS

> > Favorite Potato chips (made with the good oils):

Terra Chips and UTZ chips for a cheapy

> > Favorite Mixes: definitely Miss Robens (try the

chcolate cake mix!!YUMMY!!)

> > Favorite Fruit Snacks: Cool Friut Fruit snacks (again

Miss Robens carries them)

> > Favorite " special treat " : " Lets Do Organic Gummi Bears " at HFS

> > Favorite Milk substitutes: Dari-free

> > Favorite Meat products (that are antibiotic free):

Applegate Farms

> > Favorite flour: I buy my flours from Miss Robens (no

crosss contamination issues which is very im-

portant to me)

Favorite cookies - cocoa wafers by Dr. Schar - I order them

from Miss Robens

You mentioned alot of fried foods. As far as french fries I get the

cascadian Farms fries and then bake them in the oven - not so greasy. I

get them at the HFS. You can also boil real potatoes till soften

somewhat and then cut them, season them and bake them (again no frying).

I bake my chicken nuggets -

Also I have much succeess making waffles in a waffle maker than pancakes.

in New York (LJs mom)

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As far as healthy goes-just think simple meat,veggies and potatoes. Meat is

gfcf as long as it is not breaded or have anthing added to it. All veggies

and fruits {fresh} are gfcf and very healthy. Now all you are really left to

sub is grains. For pancake and waffles mixes-Kinnikinnick is the best I have

ever had-light and fluffy-no grainy texture at all. Pre made breads-again it

is kinnikinnick hands down. You can experiment with different flours besides

rice to find a texture you like. And always blend several flours together

when you sub cup for cup of wheat flour. I have many recipes if you need

somthing specific just let me know and I can post. F

newbie

> Hi all. I am newbie to the 100% GFCF for 4 weeks so

> far (seems like forever already). I had had my son's

> food allergy tests done as well and of course he was

> +5 on wheat (and peanuts). We have seen SOME SLIGHT

> improvements so far but I am so frustrated. I went two

> weeks ago to get myself tested as well and I came up

> sensitive to wheat/rye and milk. SO my question or

> questions are.....

> when I am TRYING TO COOK him these new things isn't it

> kinda funny that even in hot water these mixes don't

> dissolve to go down the sink-the margarine and rice

> flours? Wonder if they stay in the stomach that way?

> I was wanting pancakes the other night and tried the

> Miss Robens mix-I couldn't even cut them with a knife

> they came out so hard and gooey.

> Are all GFCF foods that gritty texture?

> Do they eventually get sick of eating so many GFCF

> french fries and eat other things? It seems like he is

> eating so many fried not good for you foods???DOesn't

> seem healthy to me?

> If I am trying to go GFCF as well? How do you keep the

> fat in the diet down?

> I also need a GOOD bread machine recipe?

> Sorry for being so long but I have been cooking my

> little head off and standing on my head for him to eat

> anything different (he has texture issues as well so

> it is hard to get him to eat anything

> different).....thanks.

>

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Hello, I'm a newbie to this group. My status as far as the surgery

goes is: waiting for a referral. My Dr. has been on maternity

leave and now she seems to not believe me when I tell her about

Kaiser's new guidelines of 40+ BMI and no co-morbidities. So, I'm

awaiting an email to see if she can confirm that is correct. Do any

of you know?

At any rate, about me...I'm 31, from the Sacramento area, married

and we have a 4 month old. I've been overweight since I was about

11. Now my BMI is 42+, and I'm easily 100 pounds overweight. I have

high cholesterol, but I'm not taking meds since I just found this

out. Diabetes is in my family also. My mom had the surgery in May

2005 and has done fantastic. I have learned a lot from her, and I

know it will not be an easy journey..but I've decided to go for it.

I want to change my life around for me and my daughter.

SO, can anyone tell me...if my Dr. will not give me a referral, do I

switch Dr's? What should I do? I don't understand why she won't do

it. Her assistant called me and said I had to be over 50 BMI and

have diabetes or some other kind of obesity issue already. That

made no sense to me, so I thought I'd post here for some answers.

Oh and also to make new friends who have done or are doing the

surgery. Thanks a bunch! Glad to meet you all.

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Welcome to the group. As far as I no you must have a BMI of 40 and 2 co-mobities to qualify for surg. Your Dr. could put a referral in for you. Document the diets that you have already tried. You could if declined always write a letter and see if the denial could be overturned too. Hope this helps. RoseJenn wrote: Hello, I'm a newbie to this group. My status as far as the surgery goes is: waiting for a referral. My Dr. has been on maternity leave and now she

seems to not believe me when I tell her about Kaiser's new guidelines of 40+ BMI and no co-morbidities. So, I'm awaiting an email to see if she can confirm that is correct. Do any of you know?At any rate, about me...I'm 31, from the Sacramento area, married and we have a 4 month old. I've been overweight since I was about 11. Now my BMI is 42+, and I'm easily 100 pounds overweight. I have high cholesterol, but I'm not taking meds since I just found this out. Diabetes is in my family also. My mom had the surgery in May 2005 and has done fantastic. I have learned a lot from her, and I know it will not be an easy journey..but I've decided to go for it. I want to change my life around for me and my daughter.SO, can anyone tell me...if my Dr. will not give me a referral, do I switch Dr's? What should I do? I don't understand why she won't do it. Her assistant called me and said I had to be over 50 BMI and have

diabetes or some other kind of obesity issue already. That made no sense to me, so I thought I'd post here for some answers.Oh and also to make new friends who have done or are doing the surgery. Thanks a bunch! Glad to meet you all.

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I think I saw your post on the Kaiser site, this one is easier to

read.

My PCP Abad-DelMar, a nice young doctor who speaks English, was very

supportive for the WLS and actually recommended it to me and my wife.

She works in the Mott building in Roseville. See if you can't change

to her board and then get into the program. It sounds to me like

Kaiser has no reason to not help you. She was direct and supportive.

Guy

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Thanks Guy and Laurie!! Guy, I did write down your Dr.'s name and

also researched her on Kaiser's website. If I don't hear back from my

PCP I will be switching over! Laurie, I tried searching Kaiser's site

but could not find specific criteria for the surgery. Seeing as how

my mom went through it, I truested her to tell me I would qualify and

after researching further I've found that I think I am qualified for

it. I'm hoping my PCP emails me back by tomorrow to find out more.

Thanks again. This board is great and much easier to read than

Kaisers!

Jenn

>

> I think I saw your post on the Kaiser site, this one is easier to

> read.

> My PCP Abad-DelMar, a nice young doctor who speaks English, was very

> supportive for the WLS and actually recommended it to me and my

wife.

> She works in the Mott building in Roseville. See if you can't

change

> to her board and then get into the program. It sounds to me like

> Kaiser has no reason to not help you. She was direct and supportive.

>

> Guy

>

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Go to the Kaiser web site and find the requirements.Jenn wrote: Thanks Rose. I heard from some women on the Kaiser board that Kaiser changed it to no morbidities. Anyone know if that is accurate? Thanks again. > Hello, I'm a newbie to this group. My status as far as the surgery > goes is: waiting for a referral. My Dr. has been on maternity > leave and now she seems to not believe me when I tell her about > Kaiser's new guidelines of 40+ BMI and no co-morbidities. So, I'm > awaiting an email to see if she can confirm that is correct. Do any > of you know? > > At any rate, about me...I'm 31, from the Sacramento area, married > and we have a 4 month old. I've been overweight since I was about > 11. Now my BMI is 42+, and I'm easily 100 pounds overweight. I

have > high cholesterol, but I'm not taking meds since I just found this > out. Diabetes is in my family also. My mom had the surgery in May > 2005 and has done fantastic. I have learned a lot from her, and I > know it will not be an easy journey..but I've decided to go for it. > I want to change my life around for me and my daughter. > > SO, can anyone tell me...if my Dr. will not give me a referral, do I > switch Dr's? What should I do? I don't understand why she won't do > it. Her assistant called me and said I had to be over 50 BMI and > have diabetes or some other kind of obesity issue already. That > made no sense to me, so I thought I'd post here for some answers. > > Oh and also to make new friends who have done or are doing the > surgery. Thanks a bunch! Glad to meet you all. > > > > >

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Jenn Welcome to this wonderful group. I am 15 months post op. I started orientation Nov. 16, 2004, at 272 pounds. Had surgery April 11, 2206 at 228 pounds, I could of had it sooner but due to closing down my business money wise I waited a little longer and lost extra weight and am happy that I lost extra because I was able to have lap instead of open. Today I am 138 pounds, smaller than I was in way to many years, I think in 7Th grade and I'm 50 years young and getting younger every day and 5'5". Life has had many stresses for me this past year, but my WLS journey has been so wonderful, and life will be in time too. You will meet a lot of wonderful people here. Take care. DonnaJenn wrote: Hello, I'm a newbie to this group. My status as far as the surgery goes is: waiting for a referral. My Dr. has been on maternity leave and now she seems to not believe me when I tell her about Kaiser's new guidelines of 40+ BMI and no co-morbidities. So, I'm awaiting an email to see if she can confirm that is correct. Do any of you know? At any rate, about me...I'm 31, from the Sacramento area, married and we have a 4 month old. I've been overweight since I was about 11. Now my BMI is 42+, and I'm easily 100 pounds overweight. I have high cholesterol, but I'm not taking meds since I just found this out. Diabetes is in my family also. My mom had the surgery in May

2005 and has done fantastic. I have learned a lot from her, and I know it will not be an easy journey..but I've decided to go for it. I want to change my life around for me and my daughter. SO, can anyone tell me...if my Dr. will not give me a referral, do I switch Dr's? What should I do? I don't understand why she won't do it. Her assistant called me and said I had to be over 50 BMI and have diabetes or some other kind of obesity issue already. That made no sense to me, so I thought I'd post here for some answers. Oh and also to make new friends who have done or are doing the surgery. Thanks a bunch! Glad to meet you all. Donna JordonDSJordon@...

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Hi Jenn...

I am 36 years old with a BMI of 50 and " no " co-morbidities and was

recently approved by my Southern California PCP for WLS. Hope that

helps. I've also found out by reading these posts for the last few

months that if your current PCP turns you down - look for another

PCP. Don't give up!

Good Luck,

> Hello, I'm a newbie to this group. My status as far as

the surgery

> goes is: waiting for a referral. My Dr. has been on maternity

> leave and now she seems to not believe me when I tell her about

> Kaiser's new guidelines of 40+ BMI and no co-morbidities. So, I'm

> awaiting an email to see if she can confirm that is correct. Do any

> of you know?

>

> At any rate, about me...I'm 31, from the Sacramento area, married

> and we have a 4 month old. I've been overweight since I was about

> 11. Now my BMI is 42+, and I'm easily 100 pounds overweight. I have

> high cholesterol, but I'm not taking meds since I just found this

> out. Diabetes is in my family also. My mom had the surgery in May

> 2005 and has done fantastic. I have learned a lot from her, and I

> know it will not be an easy journey..but I've decided to go for it.

> I want to change my life around for me and my daughter.

>

> SO, can anyone tell me...if my Dr. will not give me a referral, do

I

> switch Dr's? What should I do? I don't understand why she won't do

> it. Her assistant called me and said I had to be over 50 BMI and

> have diabetes or some other kind of obesity issue already. That

> made no sense to me, so I thought I'd post here for some answers.

>

> Oh and also to make new friends who have done or are doing the

> surgery. Thanks a bunch! Glad to meet you all.

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