Southern California

[donnamaria65 16]

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!

I'm not far from you, I'm in Anaheim, could use friends.

[donnamaria65 16]

Hey There,

I am also in Anaheim:) Just had my sugery 6/26/12 at Fountain Valley Regional. So far, so good:)

I also live in Anaheim, who did your surgery, I was apart of Dr. LePorts team at Orange Coast in Fountain Valley.

[donnamaria65 16]

Yes, Fountain Valley with Dr Tieu in 8 days.

I'm also apart of LePorts group, I picked female Dr. Kelly Frances to do my surgery, I also heard Dr. Tieu talk and almost picked him but heard Dr. Frances too. Had my RYN 12/2/13.

[donnamaria65 16]

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.

Ouch are you kidding? Kaiser takes that long to approve you? Thru Monarch I was approved in 4 mths, and that's after all my nutrition classes, support, physic, blood work and Dr. meeting.

[donnamaria65 16]

Ouch are you kidding? Kaiser takes that long to approve you? Thru Monarch I was approved in 4 mths, and that's after all my nutrition classes, support, physic, blood work and Dr. meeting.

oopps sorry misread your comment, you said you have one yr to decide if you want the surgery, sorry ????.

[donnamaria65 16]

I'm also apart of LePorts group, I picked female Dr. Kelly Frances to do my surgery, I also heard Dr. Tieu talk and almost picked him but heard Dr. Frances too. Had my RYN 12/2/13.

tp100 please let me know how your doing, I know your procedure is soon. We both are part of Dr. LePorts group, if you have any questions please let me know and I'll be as supportive as possible okay I will good luck!

[Joanncann 30]

Im in the inland empire- redlands to be exact. My surgery date is Aug 4th

[Tiana Harris 24]

Anyone near Santa Monica?

[Pinkpeonies1 87]

I'm in Whittier, surgery in 5 days. Can't wait.

[Steve Puckett 33]

I'm in Long Beach, I am 15 months post op , attend weekly support group at Kaiser Permanente friday evenings in Downey, KEEPS ME ON TRACK ! Having Panniculectomy tomorrow for being soooo good !!!!!!

[guill75 0]

Hello everyone I am in San Bernardino and in few hours I will be in surgery with Doctor Francis Essien I am 370lbs and my goal is to reach 215-220lbs but I know I need support if you know a place for post surgery support group please I beseech you let me know have a good one. :-)

[Monique273 16]

I'm going in tomorrow. What should I pack in my bag? How long should I expect to stay in the hospital?

[Steve Puckett 33]

I'm going in tomorrow. What should I pack in my bag? How long should I expect to stay in the hospital?

Pack light ! I had RY and was out in 20 hours, walked a quarter mile to my car and drove home, easy as pie ! Good luck !

[Monique273 16]

Wow are u serious?

[cal2okl 37]

I'm in San Diego cal2okl@yahoo.com