California

[KellyLessBelly 31]

Yes. Please tell me how to upload a photo. I have the support class scheduled on Monday.

Uploading a picture: when you are viewing the threads/forums page from your phone, at the bottom, there should be a gray bar with buttons on it, such as "messages", etc. Scroll that bar to the left and you'll see the "profile" button. Once you click on it, there will be a box where you can upload your photo

[Jaejuicy 29 0]

Thanks. I did it from the computer

[KellyLessBelly 31]

Thanks. I did it from the computer

Hmm, it's not showing up here. Maybe I need a refresh...

[Nettielm 2]

Fresno Cali here Dr. Higa from ALSA did my surgery at Fresno Heart and Surgical hospital they are all wonderful took very excellent care of me went in the day before Thanksgiving was out by Friday morning I couldn't drink. 6mnths post opp May 21st SW 228lbs CW 163lbs but I've been diagnosed with under active thyroid which halted my weight loss but started medication on April 5th once put on meds lost 15lbs

[cathyh 33]

Fresno Cali here Dr. Higa from ALSA did my surgery at Fresno Heart and Surgical hospital they are all wonderful took very excellent care of me went in the day before Thanksgiving was out by Friday morning I couldn't drink. 6mnths post opp May 21st SW 228lbs CW 163lbs but I've been diagnosed with under active thyroid which halted my weight loss but started medication on April 5th once put on meds lost 15lbs

I'm from Fresno too but had Dr Boone. I loved them and Fresno Heart Hospital too.

[Nettielm 2]

I'm from Fresno too but had Dr Boone. I loved them and Fresno Heart Hospital too.

Dr Boone was great he was the Dr that checked in on me the day after surgery

[cathyh 33]

I love them all at ALSA

[SilviaC 20]

I live in Ventura county!!!!!

Wow!! I had my surgery in ventura and am constantly down there. I would love to meet you some day as we are so close. Email me silvia93101@yahoo.com

surgery date: 7/30/12

[hrhdiana 18]

I had my initial meeting with the surgeon where he gives you a weigjt loss goal. There is a 4 hr class' date=' 2 hr nutrition class, Psych visit and one mandatory support group. How quickly you progress depends on when you meet your weight goal. I had to lose abt 20 lbs from my highest recorded weight.

Jaejuicy...who us your surgeon? Mine is Dr Grinberg.[/quote']

I'm in sac area too, and I have kaiser. My surgeon is yenemula. I have my EKG and bloodwork then I'll get my surgery date. I'd love any advice, stories, or words of encouragement. I know I want this, but this is my first surgery. I'm a little scared.

[McLynz 3]

Hello Central Valley surgery buddies!

I'm also going to ALSA in Fresno, Dr. Higa is my surgeon. Have been impressed with quality of service this far and I have heard great things about the quality of care at Fresno Heart Hospital.

I am both excited and nervous for the big day ( July 8) to arrive.

Has anyone attended any of the support groups at ALSA?

[naynay209 21]

Hi California Surgery Buddies,

I'm in Stockton, CA. Haven't gotten my surgery date yet. Just got done with all my requirements for Jennifer, my surgery coordinator, to submit to insurance for approval. I have a 4 hour pre op nutrition class on July 16 that I have scheduled, then I'll b waiting to hear from her to see when I'm scheduled for surgery.

[mistyrose03 3]

I had my initial meeting with the surgeon where he gives you a weigjt loss goal. There is a 4 hr class, 2 hr nutrition class, Psych visit and one mandatory support group. How quickly you progress depends on when you meet your weight goal. I had to lose abt 20 lbs from my highest recorded weight.

Jaejuicy...who us your surgeon? Mine is Dr Grinberg.

I am from sac too! My surgery is scheduled August 1st with Dr Grinberg.

[mistyrose03 3]

I'm in sac area too, and I have kaiser. My surgeon is yenemula. I have my EKG and bloodwork then I'll get my surgery date. I'd love any advice, stories, or words of encouragement. I know I want this, but this is my first surgery. I'm a little scared.

This is my first surgery as well, I have Dr. Grinberg at Kaiser. I met Dr. Yenemula at the orientation. Have you gotten your date yet? Mine is August 1st. Im super nervous and excited all at the same time!

[hrhdiana 18]

This is my first surgery as well' date=' I have Dr. Grinberg at Kaiser. I met Dr. Yenemula at the orientation. Have you gotten your date yet? Mine is August 1st. Im super nervous and excited all at the same time![/quote']

I just got my tentative date of August 6th today. I'm a teacher and school starts on the 12th so I'm wishing I had your date!! Lol it'll be tough, but I'm anxious to be post op!!

As long as my GI appt goes well next week it's the 6th : )

[mistyrose03 3]

I just got my tentative date of August 6th today. I'm a teacher and school starts on the 12th so I'm wishing I had your date!! Lol it'll be tough, but I'm anxious to be post op!!

As long as my GI appt goes well next week it's the 6th : )

I just got hired on at UC Davis Med. If all my stuff processes in time then my orientation start date is the 5th! So I'm in the same boat, lol I hope I don't feel super crappy. Im one of the first to get a call if there is a sooner date, so I have been praying for that, lol. Wonder if we have done any of the classes together?