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West La Kaiser Dr Zelada

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slim lady    6

slim lady
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How was your appointment?

Did you get your surgery scheduled?

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Nina88    73

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I scheduled the first consult with dr casillas for July 13. I'm trying to get a referral to another location.

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Katie713    423

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Dr Zelada did my surgery at West LA on 4/6/12...he is a fantastic doctor and he did beautiful work. My scars are small and there were no drains or anything, he closed me up tight. I had hardly any pain and I have been feeling wonderful since the surgery!

He has a sweet disposition and he is not bad to look at either :wub:

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newgrandmother    725

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Just finished with zelada. I need to lose 10 to 20lbs. Now just waiting on my sergery date. He told me I can do my Meal Replacements with premier drinks headed to costcos

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Gettinhealthy    15

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You will love him- he's super nice with a warm personality. My surgery date is July 31st with him, I feel like I'm in good hands.

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Michele T    48

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I'm so excited for you 'Gettinhealthy'!

I've done all the classes and been cleared by my dr's but I'm terrified they'll tell me it's too soon after chemo even though my Oncologist gave me his blessing is all for it. I guess it's in God's hands now!

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Gettinhealthy    15

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Thanks MichT- hoping you get cleared and will be good to go! Let me know how it goes today. Sending positive thoughts your way ;)

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Webtrekker    39

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Had Dr Zalada sleeve me June 4th. He was great during our consult talked into the sleeve instead of the band. Best decision I made.

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newgrandmother    725

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mich how did it go

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Michele T    48

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OMG I'm cleared for surgery!!!!!! Waiting for the scheduler to call and it should be in September unless they call me for a cancellation!!!!! OMG OMG OMG!!! I'm so happy!!!!!! Dr Z was wonderful too!!!!!!! :)

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newgrandmother    725

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i am in sept also. woo hoo

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