Jbellantejr 1 Posted May 30, 2014 I'm in week four of my six weeks of classes with Kaiser Permanente. Looking at a probable surgery date in July, anyone else out there in the area? 1 SBell35 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBell35 19 Posted May 30, 2014 I am! Would love to find more people in the area to chat with or talk to. I start my classes on July 3rd with a tentative surgery in September. Im also married to the sweetie that started this thread! 1 Jbellantejr reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arch002 34 Posted June 5, 2014 I had the sleeve in Sept 2013. Would love to have folks close to me as support, as my group on here is the greatest! 2 Jbellantejr and ColoEmpress reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jbellantejr 1 Posted June 6, 2014 Hello arch! Happy to see another south sider on here! Hopefully things will pick up and we can get enough people to start getting together. I am still in the pre-op process. Just had my last psych evaluation, now waiting to make an appointment to see the surgeon and get things really rolling! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davop56 1 Posted June 12, 2014 Hello!! I live in south Denver and I am atteneding Kaiser classes in Lakewood now. I'm considering the Sleeve & the Bypass types. I had my 2nd shrink counsil this week. I haven't talked to a surgeon yet, so I can't be sure when a date would be scheduled. 1 Jbellantejr reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jbellantejr 1 Posted June 14, 2014 Thanks for joining us here davop! I just had my last class at Kaiser east, had to get my a1c below 9 and get my weight down before I could schedule my surgical consult. Very happy to say I accomplished both and now have a consult on the 17th with Dr Husain! Very excited! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ColoEmpress 23 Posted June 14, 2014 Hi guys, I'm sort of in your area, just farther East (Strasburg). I'm not with Kaiser but since I work for Exempla (and worked at St Joe's for 4 years) my surgery was done by Dr Chae at St Joes. I've been thinking of going to the support meetings held at the hospital every month but haven't made it there yet. He also has a group that meets down at SkyRidge. If anyone is interested in dates and times, let me know. I have a flyer with both schedules for the whole year. It's good to meet some other sleevers in the area! 1 Jbellantejr reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jbellantejr 1 Posted June 15, 2014 Yay! Another member in Our group!! Welcome aboard! Looking at your signature you just had surgery!! Good for you! Hope everything is going well for you! So I see you got the sleeve, I'm going for the full bypass,i was leaning towards sleeve but found out my malabsorption concern was moot, then found out about the gerd/reflux issues with the sleeve. And the thoughts of my already severe reflux getting worse really helped make the final decision. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justmel2003 10 Posted July 1, 2014 Hi, waiting for final PCP surgical clearance, have gone through all pre-op items and hope I'll be on track for a 7/21 surgery date for RNY by Dr Snyder. Would love to be in contact with local support group, I live in Aurora. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
437andFalling 0 Posted September 17, 2014 Hello Fellow Pals. Are there any pals on here that have gone to University of Colorado Hospital for their surgery? I am scheduled for surgery on the 30th and was hoping to chat with someone who had been through it so I know what to expect. Also, if anyone knows any good therapist in the Denver area for bariatric issues I would love to have their name. I am still having trouble finding a therapist that I click with. Thanks! Sherri sherri.michelini@ymail.com (720) 635 - 4640 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tissiegirl 36 Posted October 17, 2014 Hi ! My name is Chrissy I live in Littleton CO. I will be having my surgery with Dr. Chae at Skyridge . Waiting for my insurance approval from surgeon its been a few weeks. I will be having the bypass at SkyRidge. Was going to have sleeve but changed to bypass. My insurance doesn't require any pre diet, but I will be starting one on my own starting next week. Need support from anyone who wants keep in touch ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hikergirl14 80 Posted November 30, 2014 Parker here. I am in my 2nd month of the six month sessions required. So hoping for surgery in May 2015. I have completed my only two requirements of no caffeine and a grocery store tour. Fingers crossed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ridingrae 61 Posted December 1, 2014 Hi there, I'm in Boulder and am considering the lapband or sleeve. Still trying to choose a surgeon. Rachel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miss Topaz 300 Posted November 11, 2017 Too bad this thread seems to have ended 3 years ago.... I'm in Castle Rock with a surgery date Jan 2018 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arch002 34 Posted November 12, 2017 I am in castle rock, had my band done 4 years ago, sadly things have not gone well the last year. Would be willing to support you and help me vet back on track. 1 Miss Topaz reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites