No game 14,437 Posted December 29, 2012 I have Anthem also!! My first consultation with Zare was on September 12th had surgery November 13th Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No game 14,437 Posted December 29, 2012 Ok I just looked first appointment was the 10th. But what ever it was it was a fast process !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SnapRoll 20 Posted December 29, 2012 Oh niiiiiiiiice. I actually never talked to anyone with this surgury. Is there a support group here in San jose that you know of? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No game 14,437 Posted December 29, 2012 At good Sam but I haven't gone to one yet.. At the hospital I meet other girls that had surgery the same day so we keep in touch and I visit this site a lot when I have questions or need support:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
breanne 0 Posted December 29, 2012 I live in Fullerton California about 5 miles from Disneyland..... I live in Fullerton. Have you had your surgery yet? What dr? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MPrado 19 Posted December 29, 2012 Sacramento here. Surgery planned on jan 9. Where are you having your surgery? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MPrado 19 Posted December 29, 2012 gotcha-i admit' date=' it did hurt my feelings a little at the time when i 1st met him and he said i may not qual because of my lower bmi, but that i might gain weight and later become eligible. looking back, not sure if it was a hint, fact or a jab but he didn't say it rudely. it was more matter-of-fact. still planning on the sleeve. they really didn't discuss it much throughout my classes because everyone was going RNY-so my memory is foggy on their process. how has your experience been? i asked alexis to send me some more info.[/quote'] Yeah, I didn't hear too much on the sleeve either. In the support group, there was only one person with the sleeve but everyone is very supportive there. My experience has been great with the clinic and anytime I have questions, I just email Judy and she will call within a couple hours. I thought that was very nice. Have you got your date yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GENNYOSKINNY 78 Posted December 30, 2012 Dr. Cirangle (lapsf.com)! Love him! He's in SF and has support groups there and San Jose among other cities... He's the best sleeve surgeon' date=' but I'm biased.[/quote']m Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GENNYOSKINNY 78 Posted December 30, 2012 I'm in San Jose' date=' Looking for support group in San Jose, OR SAN FRANCISCO(?) I'm still looking to choose the best doctor in San Fran or San Jose. Suggestions??[/quote'] Dr. Richard Nguyen 408-929-5610 san jose, ca great doc he has his own office he shares with his two brothers they all specialize in barriatric surgerys especially the sleeve he is my doc they are very well known. Hope this helps:^) Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SnapRoll 20 Posted December 30, 2012 Helps much!!!!! 1 GENNYOSKINNY reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreamerfalava 6 Posted January 1, 2013 I'm from Thousand Oaks any one around that area Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aimstergal 42 Posted January 1, 2013 I'm from Thousand Oaks any one around that area Tarzana here. I went to Westlake High a million years ago though!!! Sent from my iPad using VST 1 dreamerfalava reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ereneeh 77 Posted January 1, 2013 I'm in San Jose, Looking for support group in San Jose, OR SAN FRANCISCO(?) I'm still looking to choose the best doctor in San Fran or San Jose. Suggestions?? Dr. Cirangle in San Fran. Best doctor stats. Worth every penny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kmasden 14 Posted January 1, 2013 I am in Pasadena, CA. I sure would love to find a group of people to support each other in my local area!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kmb4me 4 Posted January 1, 2013 HI Everyone, I am in Los Gatos. I will most likely have surgery March 2013. I am seeing Dr. Pamela Foster who I adore. She is affliated with El Camino Hosp & Mills Peninsula. She has office hours in Los Gatos on most Fridays. I have been to a support group that meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at El Camino Hosp. I have actually gone several times and find it very informative. It is nice to see and hear people who have had the surgeries, and a good opportunity to meet people waiting or learning about surgery as well. The meeting is lead by the bariatric nurtritionist at El Camino. It is open to any one - you don't need to be a patient there or seen by one of their doctors. There is an informatinal session before. http://www.elcaminohospital.org/Programs_and_Services/Bariatric_Surgery/Bariatric_Surgery_Support/Support_Groups Share this post Link to post Share on other sites