LoveMatilda

On 12/8/2017 at 10:40 AM, WhiskeyKisses said:

Hi,

I'm in LA and considering VSG. I have my first appointment... in an hour! Looking for others in LA to connect with.

Hiii. I just finished my Options class in LA>

Tuesday, 9/26

Yeah, I discovered that. I was just referred to the Options orientation. Yay!

Hello! I was just referred to the Kaiser Options orientation, starting in a week. How long is the class? Process? I am in Los Angeles. Thanks!

How was it??

Is this class the same as Health education classes? I saw my doctor and he asked me to attend a class, but it wasn't called Options.

I know this is something I want to do, but I'm nervous about the long term weight gain I have heard about. Is there information to read up on? I eat pretty intuitively/healthy now after a lifetime of yoyo dieting, but I don't want to undergo major surgery just to keep yoyo'ing. How is weight set point factored in with this surgery? Are their consequences to bariatric restriction like there are with dieting?

5 minutes ago, sleevedshereen said:

Hi All! I live in Woodland Hills (San Fernando Valley) and I work in Culver City area. I had my surgery 1 month and 3 days ago with Dr Feiz and Associates in Beverly Hills. Surgery went well! Lost 17 lbs in a month so far. Ask me any questions and I'd be happy to answer them! @LoveMatilda

I know this is something I want to do, but I'm nervous about the long term weight gain I have heard about. Is there information to read up on? I eat pretty intuitively/healthy now after a lifetime of yoyo dieting, but I don't want to undergo major surgery just to keep yoyo'ing. Thoughts?

3 hours ago, Clementine Sky said:

What are some of your favorite places in LA for healthy eating?

It's a bit pricy, but I like the Fresh Corn Grill because they have lower carb options (so long as you decline the bread) and are tasty. I also like Zankou chicken and Wahoo Fish Tacos (they have paleo bowls that are low carb).

Do you still do low carb only? Is this surgery's success contingent upon a life long diet?

21 hours ago, monica91355 said:

I had my surgery at Kaiser West LA on June 22. Took my Options classes at Panorama City. Let me know if you have any questions!

I would love to hear about your experience. I have been researching this extensively and have so many questions!

LA... I'm in the "should I do this stage". How have your experiences been with keeping the weight off. I have yoyo'ed my whole life!

Jennifer

I am in the considering VSG stage. I have Kaiser and am in West LA. Anyone post op? I would love to chat!

Jennifer