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I'm just in the beginning stages of my sleeve journey and was wondering if anyone else here is from San Diego.

I'm in San Diego and have Kaiser, I start my Options class on March 21st.

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I live in San Clemente, and had my surgery at Scripps in La Jolla.

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Woohoo! Finally San Diego in the house 

Hi there!!

I just finished up my 6 month diet, will have my Psych Eval on the 9th, Meet with my surgeon, Dr Mueller( Sharp) on the 15 th and then wait for approval from Cigna. I hope to have my surgery next month!!

How is your process going for you?

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Hello from Sacramento Kaiser. Just started the Gastric Sleeve program last week. I was at 280lbs. now 272lbs. Have to lose 10lbs then they schedule the Sike doc. appoint. Then schedule surgery and I lose the last 5lbs before. My Wife is helping by doing the 1200 calorie diet w/me. I was going with the lap band but as you probably where discouraged by Kaiser as well as the bad long term results. They say it may take 3-4 months from now to get a surgery date. Where are you at in this process? I'am 55yrs old male.

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Hi I live in encinitas and my surgery date is April 24 I,am just starting my 3 week lq diet on April 3 I,am have my surgery at ucsd San Diego medical has anyone had their sleeve there

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I live in San Clemente but had my surgery at Scripps in La Jolla with Dr. Bhoyrul.

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Hi guys! I am in San Diego & getting sleeved on 5/14 with Dr. Mueller at Sharp Memorial. I start my pre-op diet on 4/30 and I am totally excited.

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I had mine at scripps in La Jolla in December.

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Sleevedreamer, so you are 4-5 months post- op? How are you adjusting? How much have you lost?

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Sleevedreamer, so you are 4-5 months post- op? How are you adjusting? How much have you lost?

I have lost 41 lbs. and was never nauseated nor had any pain at all. I am only 15 lbs. from my goal. I love my sleeve and it loives everything I eat. I still can't eat over 8 oz. at a time and I can't get in over 800 calories a day but I get in alot of Protein and drink a gallon of flavored Water a day. Take Bariatric Advantage chewable multi-Vitamins and Iron pills. I have gone from a size 18 to a size 8. Please, please follow your doctor's orders for pre-op and post-op diet and don't try to rush things after surgery. Your time will come when you can eat regular foods again. You need to give your stomach a chance to heal. Good luck!

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Oh don't worry, I don't play around when it comes to medical things. I am very by the book. I am hoping to be as happy & successful with my my sleeve as you are. Thanks!

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My surgery date is 7/30, my dr. Mueller as well! I started my Pre-op today! Talk about a reality check!

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Awesome! Dr mueller did a great job and the nurses at sharp are great. I'm down 50 now and 2 months out. Feel free to send me a personal message if u have questions. Good luck!!

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Hi ladies, I'm a newbie and just starting my journey I've completed two months of the mandatory 6 months. I plan to have my surgery completed with dr. Mueller as well I have sharp for insurance. Any suggestions? Wait time or things I should be aware off. I would really appreciate it. I'm so excited and looking forward to my new life

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I'm in South OC, just starting my journey and will be going to Dr. Peter LePort in Fountain Valley.

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