I'm just starting the process, anyone near Santa Cruz or Santa Clara? I will be going through Kaiser Santa Clara and would appreciate some local support.

Kate

I live in Monterey but am self-pay - so I've been shopping cost. I'm going to have mine done in Louisiana with Dr. Lavin.

How much was this Dr in Louisiana? I'm from there and would be tempted if it comes down to ins. Denying me....

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Bay Area girl new to this thread. I'm getting sleeved a week from today in San Fran! 9/25, with Dr. Jossart! Wish me luck [/quote']

How did you like Dr. Jossart?

he is at cpmc, right? office in novato? heard great things about him!

he is at cpmc' date=' right? office in novato? heard great things about him![/quote']

Yes. It looks like he used to work w/Dr. Cirangle. I'm meeting him tomorrow and want to find out if he does the keyhole or Spider 1 incision in belly button procedure...He is Dir. At CPMC for minimally invasive surgery so hoping

Just got back from my appt with Dr. Fisher at Kaiser in Richmond. He seemed really nice and helped me to finalize my decision for the sleeve. He wants me to lose 8 more pounds and then I would be able to schedule surgery. Really happy with that news!! If all goes well I should have surgery before the year is out... Next appt. is with psychologist on 10/19. Hope everyone else is feeling as positive on their journey. I would love to talk to anyone in the area going through the same hospital.

thanx

Hi Missrose

I'm in almost the exact same position as you! Also going through Kaiser Richmond with Dr Fischer and have 8 lbs to lose

I had my visit with the psychologist last week.

Fingers crossed we can both get rid of these last 8 lbs and get our surgery dates scheduled

Jules

Hello Jules, so happy to know someone else going through Richmond. Ive kind of had a bad week . I hope to get back on track starting tomorrow. I would love to continue to follow each other. I go back and forth with the nerves but try to stay upbeat and just keep researching. Ive found some really great web sites that help too. So lets do this!

Marcia

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Just got my date Oct 30 at Stanford and I live in Watsonville--should get together and exchange notes![/quote']

@nanaspez are you seeing dr Morton ? I am set for surgery with him on 12/3

Hey Marcia!

I'd like that too. Been a rough week for me as well, but today's a new day and we'll get these 8lbs off!!!

We'll keep each other on track and do it together

Jules

dr fisher is wonderful. he is following me although i had to go outside kaiser for sleeve. i\he also did my exp lap 10 days after sleeving. excellent physician. you guys will do great!!

@nanaspez are you seeing dr Morton ? I am set for surgery with him on 12/3

Yes Dr. Morton is my doctor!

I can't believe what a hard week this has been. Visiting family in Central Valley. Car broke down so visit was extended and really threw me off my diet and exercise routine Tomorrow is a new day! Onward and back on track with a positive attitude! I HOPE

Hello all I'm from Oakland and will be having surgery with Dr. Baggs at Kaiser Richmond. i am already at goal weight, have my psych eval next week and just took my pre-op blood work. I'm guessing ill have a surgery date in the next week or so!

dr baggs is really nice. he did my explor lap ( kaiser did not do my sleeve - i did notqualify). anyway, congrats!!!!!!!!!

dr baggs is really nice. he did my explor lap ( kaiser did not do my sleeve - i did notqualify). anyway' date=' congrats!!!!!!!!![/quote']

Why didnt you qualify? Dr Baggs is awesome! I also hear good things about Dr Im. I would have had a good laugh or two with Dr Fisher though he's a spitfire!