Kimo.

Hi Mizzzliza, Not sure about "all hospitals", but I was given multiple choices. South Bay, Ventura, L.A., Palmdale, Woodland Hills, Bakersfield and some down in Orange County. I chose Palmdale cause I live very close, plus Dr. Yadagars reputation is outstanding, along with his bedside manner. They, Kaiser bariatric nurse told me if I went to Bakersfield they could get me in this month, because they have 3 surgeons. Some of the choices I was given get you in faster. However, I'm in a rush, but then again I am not. Reason....This is a life altering event and It's important for me to make sure it's done correctly and with someone (DR) I feel confident about. Dr. Yadagar goes on annual vacation from mid Dec till second week in Jan. Which was fine by me. It also showed me that he's not in it just for the money. He isn't a workaholic, he is a person with a life outside of his job. That scored big points with me. Therefore, I had no problem waiting for my consult and then surgery. Off topic.........Is your name really "Liza" <---love the spelling. Very cool!!

Re: choice of where to have the surgery. I'm down here in the Antelope Valley and went through 12 week course, which I am glad I did. When I finished my course I met with a Doctor to make sure everything was in balance. Blood, vitamins etc. At that point I was given the option of having the surgery anywhere in the Kaiser network. The catch to where you / I choose is, you must have all your post checkups by same place/Doctor for the first year. Me personally, I have done everything Kaiser has asked of me. Meet surgeon here in Palmdale, Ca. on Jan. 10th 2012. If everything is in order the surgery will be roughly a month to six weeks out. Several people in my class chose to go to Bakersfield (3 surgeons), Ventura, and other places down by Los Angeles. I chose Palmdale because it's home, but mainly because, Dr. Yadagar has an awesome reputation. He / his office sent me a packet which had his personal stats vs the nations. Plus, his website, facebook, twitter etc.. The man is very personable. Extremely good bed side manner.

I have two coworkers who both had the Bypass and both eat things they and I were told we'd never be able to eat again. One is 9 months out while the other is about 11 months. I've witnessed both of them eatting chocolate at different times. I've watched one of them eat a whole Kitkat bar (normal size) and have no problem whatsoever. FTR....Both have lost well over 100LBS each. Their eatting habits haven't changed much except for the amount. Their intake is about 1/10 of what they used to scarf down.

This is somewhat what I have been needing to hear / read. Thank you so very much! I'm in envy of your personal stats!!

Thank you for all the responces!

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