Southern California

[PinkPolkadot619 337]

_{Oh good!! I am getting very excited for the process to get going! I am also signed up for the seminar that I will also be required to attend at Pacific Bariatric. The seminar is the day before I start my class, I know most people go when it gets closer but I just can't wait. I want to have evey thing done now, and as much information as I can. Do you know when you get your date? Is it after you complete the last class or do you get a date before?}

[rubyred138 17]

I think you get your surgery date when you are close to finishing the class or right after you have finished it. I'll be going to the seminar at my surgeon's office next month I think cause I missed the one for this month. I can't wait I'm super excited to keep the ball rolling. With Kaiser you have 1 year after you finish your class to schedule your surgery date.

Edited March 19, 2014 by rubyred138

[PinkPolkadot619 337]

I think you get your surgery date when you are close to finishing the class or right after you have finished it. I'll be going to the seminar at my surgeon's office next month I think cause I missed the one for this month. I can't wait I'm super excited to keep the ball rolling. With Kaiser you have 1 year after you finish your class to schedule your surgery date.

I want a surgery date asap so I can be done and at least a month post op before all the holiday stuff begins. It has been over two years since I first started researching and talking to my doctor. I am glad for the processs, and I know it will prepare me and I will be more sucessful than without it, but I am ready like yesterday LOL

[rubyred138 17]

just remember that you can't do any travelling for a minimum of 6 weeks after your surgery! I was supposed to go to vegas for my 1 year wedding anniversary and had to cancel it per the doc.

[kat77 63]

Hello, I had my surgery February 6th 2013 with Western Bariatric, Dr Krahn and Dr. Chin. I started at 287 the day of surgery and am at 147.2 I am 5'9" and doc says not to lose anymore weight. I live in the high desert of Southern California. Victorville specifically. I would love to find a support group closer or a buddy to chat with or walk with. I just got a smartphone with unlimited text so I can buddy up with a friend a little farther away if you care to text. Take care and I hope we can all find someone to support and be supported by!

Kat

[rubyred138 17]

I'm in Lancaster, not too far from you! :-)

[PinkPolkadot619 337]

just remember that you can't do any travelling for a minimum of 6 weeks after your surgery! I was supposed to go to vegas for my 1 year wedding anniversary and had to cancel it per the doc.

I don't travle for the Holidays but I would rather not be recovering or getting used to everything while trying to christmas shop or enjoy the company of family.

[kat77 63]

Do you know of any groups in our area? The only one I know of is at St. Bernadine's in riverside

[rubyred138 17]

My surgeons office has a support group. Dr John Yadegar in Palmdale, he's got a website with the dates on there

[kat77 63]

That's just as far for me... About 45 to 50 min.... I was hoping to find something in town. I'm disBled and it's hard to go that far.... But thank you for the reply...

[meme8883 6]

Hello all! I was just approved by Kaiser to attend orientation in April. I know I will have to do the 12 week options classes. I'm wondering how long the total process will take from start of class to surgery? Has anyone else gone through Kaiser in the Riverside area recently?

[AprilHansen 109]

I'm in Highland near San Bernardino. I'd LOVE to have a local buddy!

[MaMa DeB 21]

Hello all. I am in San Bernardino and am scheduled for surgery on Monday 4/14. I will be having my surgery in Wildomar.

[Jolisue 112]

Hi! I had my surgery on 9/22, 7 days post op! Doing well and feeling good. I live in Garden Grove!

I just got home from a 1/2 mile walk. Then my sister planted some flowers for me so I swept odd the porch! Still feeling but need to rest.

My biggest challenge seems to drinking the Protein shake. I bought the Premiere Protein from costco, but I'm sick of them. I can't seem to finish one. Looking forward to the next phase in one more week: purée! Hello scrambled eggs and cottage cheese!

[donnamaria65 16]

What part of So-Cal are you from. Im in Anaheim. My surgery date is august 15th

Hi I'm in need of a mentor, I live in Anaheim also, surgery date was 12/2/13. Would love to talk.