Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

California? Anyone...ツ



Recommended Posts

Hi Lisa! I'm also from fresno. I'm pending approval and my surgeon is Dr. Higa. Glad all is going well for you so far. Who was your surgeon?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm having surgery on June 25 with Dr Boone in Fresno. When is your surgery and with who?

Hi Daisy my surgery is a day after yours the 26th with Dr. Ghiassi also through ALSA.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Congrats! I'm waiting on approval with ALSA also. My surgeon is Dr. Higa! It's great to know of someone locally who is doing the same surgery. Please keep in touch with and let me know how you're doing. I'm going to the Pre-op support group tomorrow. Have you been to any?

I have not been to any Pre-op Support group. You will have to fill me in on how it went. We will definitely have to keep in touch with each other.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi Daisy my surgery is a day after yours the 26th with Dr. Ghiassi also through ALSA.

Congratulations! As the time approaches I am getting more and more nervous! Keep in touch with me and we can help each other through this process.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'll let you know how the Pre/op support goes tonight. How long did it take for the psych stuff to come through for you guys?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Congratulations! As the time approaches I am getting more and more nervous! Keep in touch with me and we can help each other through this process.

I know what you mean. Sure, hope all goes well for you.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'll let you know how the Pre/op support goes tonight. How long did it take for the psych stuff to come through for you guys?

For me it was about 2 weeks.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'll let you know how the Pre/op support goes tonight. How long did it take for the psych stuff to come through for you guys?

I think it was about 2 weeks for me as well.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Welcome! There are several of us in the South Bay area. I'm two years out. Live in San Jose and had surgery at Kaiser Fremont with Dr. Hahn.

Lynda

Any tips or warnings being two years out?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Canoga park Ca... Had my surgery in Burbank on 4/26/13..

I had my surgery with Dr. Quillicci in Burbank. Did you have the same surgeon?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I live in Fullerton California about 5 miles from Disneyland..... :)

I'm in Fullerton too!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Fullerton California here. Also got sleeved in Fountain Valley.. My doc was Dr. Ali from LePorts office. Have my two week follow you with him 1/31. Can't wait!

I had dr Ali too! I was just sleeve 3 weeks ago. How are you doing?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm in Fullerton too!

Hello, I went to Cal State Fullerton. I was sleeved 4 weeks ago

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hello' date=' I went to Cal State Fullerton. I was sleeved 4 weeks ago[/quote']

You were? That's awesome. How are you feeling? I'm right behind you. I was sleeved on the 4th!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Riverside, but corona a week after surgery.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×