Cholula 8 Posted June 10, 2012 I'm just starting the process, anyone near Santa Cruz or Santa Clara? I will be going through Kaiser Santa Clara and would appreciate some local support. Kate 1 mztj99 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mesaucedo 207 Posted June 10, 2012 I am not from the Bay, but am close-ish lol I am from Mendocino County, about 3-4 hours north of SF. I know someone that went to the Kaiser in Santa Clara. I am sure there are tons of people on here from that area, but wanted to offer support anyhow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cholula 8 Posted June 11, 2012 Thanks, I've gotten no responses, so I was getting a little discouraged. Maybe there aren't as many in this area as I thought? I do appreciate your reply. Kate 1 gail_juarez reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dooter 1,457 Posted June 11, 2012 Awwww....I'm from San Mateo but i don't live there anymore I hope you find some buddies! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AliveAgain 283 Posted June 15, 2012 Hi Kate, I live in Santa Cruz and had my surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital (Blue Cross). My surgeon is out of San Francisco, but has offices all over including San Jose. But I'm pretty sure he doesn't work with Kaiser. Where are you in your process? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cholula 8 Posted June 15, 2012 I've only gone to the about orientation, will go to the surgeon orientation in about 3 weeks, I'm just starting. Would love to talk with you if you're amenable to that. Kate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nancygm 6 Posted June 16, 2012 Hi Kate! I'm in the process to and I will be getting mine done at Kaiser Fremont. If you need to talk I'm here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnytata 11 Posted June 20, 2012 I'm going through South San Francisco Kaiser. Surgery tomorrow! 2 Cholula and missrose59 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nancygm 6 Posted June 20, 2012 Good Luck Skinny. I don't have a date yet. I have to lose 25# first. 1 skinnytata reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxbins 625 Posted June 21, 2012 I'm in Napa. I'm at goal, happy to help if you have questions. I self-paid so I'm no help with insurance issues, but other questions, fire away! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lsereno 2,525 Posted June 21, 2012 Hi Kate, I'm in San Jose and went through Kaiser Fremont. Kaiser Bay Area has a Yahoo board for WLS too. I sometimes go to the Fremont Support Group. Not so much now that I am in maintenance and not gaining. Lynda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strwberriekissesrbetter 2 Posted June 22, 2012 I had my surgery in Oct 2010 at south san francisco kaiser and I am from castro valley, If there is anything I can help you with feel free to ask. 1 skinnytata reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
citygurl 0 Posted June 23, 2012 Hi, I am a newbie. I live in San Francisco. I had my surgery here in sf. I am five weeks post op. Feel great so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonamarie2012 4 Posted June 23, 2012 I am in Berkeley... 3 days post op. feeling horrible!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrsflyboybs 62 Posted June 23, 2012 I'm in Vacaville but I stay and work in San leandro. I'm 9 weeks post op. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites