Hey neighbor. My husband and I currently live In Victorville, but I spent a good 20 years in San Bernardino. Good to see others so close.
Hey neighbor. My husband and I currently live In Victorville, but I spent a good 20 years in San Bernardino. Good to see others so close.
Alena, I still have to watch what I eat but for the most part it is easier then it was before the sleeve. My biggest weakness is sweets and I rarely feel any restriction with them so I have to be sure to eat protein before I indulge but overall maintaining hasn't been hard.
I am here in the SoCa area! Would love to meet up with someone from the area or just chat! 2 weeks till surgery!
Hi everyone! I'm going to be having my surgery in So Cal (Inland Empire). This is probable a good place for me to ask, since I would assume at least a few of you have gone through Kaiser (or are going through) for the process. I posted this in another section, but I'll put here here, too (since I can't post a link yet).
I've been in contact with my primary care doctor, inquiring about WLS and how to get the process started. She said based on my weight/height from my last visit (2008), I qualify, she just needs to get current information of height/weight to give a referral. So, great!
Basic overview-- I'm currently living in Texas, and would need to go out to California for the process/surgery. I'm trying to get everything done in one lump of time (months long is okay, prepared for a few months at least), because I will be living with my parents during this time. I've asked my doctor if I could have a doctor here to send her my height/weight information, so she can send off the referral and get into the class ASAP. She did say I could have an evaluation done here, and she will send the referral based on that information. I asked this because, if possible, I can get her to refer me while I'm still out here, and not have to go out to California until the classes start.
I've sent her another message asking for a little more detail about the process because she said she "can't tell [me] how long it is between a referral being sent and the appointment being made. I hear it can take some time. It is depended on how many referrals they receive."
She's going to be out of the office until Tuesday, and I'm anxious and want to know more from those who have gone through this process! (Yes, I'm being impatient, because I'm excited to start this process! Ha)
Questions:
-How many referrals I receive? Can I get more referrals? How? From who?
-How long did it take for your first appointment/classes to begin after your referral?
-I know the classes are 12 weeks long, what can I expect?
-How long did it take to get a surgery date after the class?
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for any information you can give me!!
My Blog documenting my journey!
Shedding the Past:
http://sheddingthepast.blogspot.com
Youtube Channel-
http://www.youtube.com/user/SheddingThePast
Hi there, I had surgery last Wed. could not have asked for a better recovery. Dr. Milton Owens in Orange or at Rancho Cucumunga Office. He is the the the BEST in So-Cal. Which surgery are you thinking of doing? Are you using insurance? Sincerely, AKsonflower
My Blog documenting my journey!
Shedding the Past:
http://sheddingthepast.blogspot.com
Youtube Channel-
http://www.youtube.com/user/SheddingThePast
Coastal Center for Obesity, Gastric Bypass and Lapband Weight Loss Surgery in Los Angeles and Orange County, California It will tell you, you could also call Karina Flores, you could tell her I suggested them. I will pm my info.
Dr. Owens has been doing Bariatric surgery in Southern California since 1987. His experience includes thousands of open and laparoscopic Gastric Bypass' and Adjustable Bands. Dr. Owens is one of the most experienced Bariatric Surgeons in California. He is the first in Southern California offering Sleeve Gastrectomy and one of several now offering the adjustable band to patients with BMI's of 30-35. Dr. Owens' surgical skill includes routine and complex revisions. Two of Dr. Owens research papers recently submitted to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery have been accepted for presentation in June of 2008. Dr. Owens is Director of Bariatric Surgery at Rancho Cucamonga Specialty Hospital and a member of the staffs at Chapman Hospital in Orange, Alvarado Hospital in San Diego, Tri City Hospital in Hawaiian Gardens, and Torrance Hospital in Torrance, California.
The sleeve surgery is done in Orange at Chapman Hospital. I'm tellin you the staff over there are just wonderful. I am sure they are great at other places, I was here and can attest to kindness and cleanliness.
I am feeling top knotch! I heard on John Tesh tonight that loosing 1 ib. is = to loosing 4lb. for your knees. So If we simply multiply are pounds lost by 4, we will all be smiling! Just don't do it by your current weight......I told you NOT to! LOL
Looking for other Kaiser members? Meet and Greet fellow sleevers here!
http://www.gastricsleeve.com/forum/g...ersations.html
Hello So Cal neighbors!
I am in the West Valley and am waiting for my consultation. I am also looking for fellow Sleevers to be in the area.
Zen Lotus
I'm in Arroyo Grande, Ca. (Central Coast.) I have my Upper GI Tuesday and then submit for insurance. I have Blue Shield Ca., and I'm just waiting to see what hoops they are going to have me jump through...=) Love to keep up with ya and share the experience =)
MaDd
Hi there and Welcome! I am also here in SO Cal. I am looking to MEET UP/SUPPORT with some fellow WLS peeps!!! Please contact me with interest! Hope to meet others soon! AK sonflower
Hi, I'm in the options program right now with Kaiser and have only 2 more classes to go. I've done all my labs and just waiting for my appointment to get the referral process going. I live in Lake Elsinore in Riverside County. I'm still kind of worried because I just turned 65 last month and heard that there can be complications.
Hi slangland, welcome! Congrats on almost being done with the classes!! As I understand there is less than 1% complication rate, and that is because of blood clots. :]
My Blog documenting my journey!
Shedding the Past:
http://sheddingthepast.blogspot.com
Youtube Channel-
http://www.youtube.com/user/SheddingThePast
Bookmarks