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Where do u guys meet?

Actually it's in Rancho cucamanga at Victoria gardens food court. It's an awesome group of people! Everyone is so nice and eager to share their stories. You won't be disappointed.

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Hi nina I started classes June 7th

Hi so 2 classes down 10 to go. You won't be disappointed it was very good information that helped me make up my mind to have the sleeve and feel comfortable with my decision. Good luck to you and keep checking in on the boards.

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I went through the options class ( started Jan 29th)and I'm having surgery this coming monday ( the 25th) at West LA with Dr. Zelada.

It's almost here. Congrats!!! Keep us posted

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Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Were you given any instructions?

Got my surgery date!!!! August 6th it is!!

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Got my surgery date!!!! August 6th it is!!

Congrats thats so exciting. I go see the surgeon on Monday, hopefully I get my date too.

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Congrats thats so exciting. I go see the surgeon on Monday' date=' hopefully I get my date too.[/quote']

Thank u!!!! You will get your date on Monday...claim it...let us know ur surgery date after ur appt!

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Did u get your date today???????

No he said I need to lose 15 pounds. Tomorrow the scheduler is going to call me to set the date. He said as soon as I lose the 15 to email him to see if he can get me in sooner.

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No he said I need to lose 15 pounds. Tomorrow the scheduler is going to call me to set the date. He said as soon as I lose the 15 to email him to see if he can get me in sooner.

U can do it!!!! Did they give u a date???

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U can do it!!!! Did they give u a date???

No date yet hopefully tomorrow. :/

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Good Luck Nina...I had surgery with Dr Zelada out of West LA in April. He was fantastic, and the hospital experience was a positive one.

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Kaiser is so crazy... completed Options April 25th and then the long Fontana wait for a Mental Health exam, that was June 25th, today I got the call for my Surgery Consult and I was for Dr. Philip Lou Chin at St. Bernardine's specifically. No Hub referral -with a choice of West LA or Torrance. Dr. Chins first available consult date is Aug. 3rd. Trying to be glad I have that..... but will call his office tomorrow to see how far out his surgery schedule is and if I need to figure out why I was specifically assigned to him and how if possible to transfer to West LA or Torrance.

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Kaiser is so crazy... completed Options April 25th and then the long Fontana wait for a Mental Health exam' date=' that was June 25th, today I got the call for my Surgery Consult and I was for Dr. Philip Lou Chin at St. Bernardine's specifically. No Hub referral -with a choice of West LA or Torrance. Dr. Chins first available consult date is Aug. 3rd. Trying to be glad I have that..... but will call his office tomorrow to see how far out his surgery schedule is and if I need to figure out why I was specifically assigned to him and how if possible to transfer to West LA or Torrance.[/quote']

I know the feeling of "trying" to be glad of the date given....u were expecting something sooner im sure... with a consult august....that could mean...early to late September. Stay on they head for cancellations...i bet u will get in sooner!!

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