I'm having surgery on Sept. 26 , in Bakersfield , CA , through Baratric Solutions , Dr. Irani . Has anyone had him or had surgery at the San Joaquin Community Hospital ?

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Well...I will know more by Thursday at 11am. Waiting is killing me

I'm a doctor at Kaiser not a nurse. I haven't done the sleeve yet because they changed my meds and I'm losing weight. Wanted to give it a couple of months to see if the weight would come off on its own. I was a 10 until they put me on these meds and nothing worked so I decided to try the sleeve. Now that I'm off the meds I'm hoping!!

I find it interesting that as a Doctor at Kaiser you can get the sleeve done. I am a PO employee based in the Ohio region and was told I don't meet the BMI requirement for recommendation of surgery.

Lol you and I were in the same class!! Ill send ya an email later

Well....seen Irani today and my surgery is Monday the 25th!!! I only have to do one week liquid per op diet. Can't believe I now have a date. And it's the day after my birthday! What an awesome birthday gift....healthier future!!!!

Maharet, that's a shame you don't meet the requirements. My BMI more than meets the requirements, I have knee replacements and high blood pressure so I'm eligible, just scared to do it!

,kndi, Yeah for you, keep me posted how it goes

Maharet' date=' that's a shame you don't meet the requirements. My BMI more than meets the requirements, I have knee replacements and high blood pressure so I'm eligible, just scared to do it!

,kndi, Yeah for you, keep me posted how it goes[/quote']

Thank you outrigger....I will update as I move along

Well....seen Irani today and my surgery is Monday the 25th!!! I only have to do one week liquid per op diet. Can't believe I now have a date. And it's the day after my birthday! What an awesome birthday gift....healthier future!!!!

Why the almost 3 week delay? Was that the first available?

I have a surgery date with Irani for 3/27. I'd love to keep up with you guys and hear about the hospital etc.

You guys will have to tell me all about it.i pushed my surgery off til May so you two will be old pros by then

You guys will have to tell me all about it.i pushed my surgery off til May so you two will be old pros by then

Lets hope!!

Why the almost 3 week delay? Was that the first available?

He is booked up till then. I don't have to start my pre op until the 18th so I can actually get myself mentally ready. I started a "to do" list last night and there is enough to keep me busy. I could not sleep at all last night!

I have a surgery date with Irani for 3/27. I'd love to keep up with you guys and hear about the hospital etc.

Will keep you posted....

He is booked up till then. I don't have to start my pre op until the 18th so I can actually get myself mentally ready. I started a "to do" list last night and there is enough to keep me busy. I could not sleep at all last night!

Wow so exciting !!! Congrats my appt is the 12 I hope he doesn't push me out til march.

Surgery went great' date=' I had to do 2 wks liquid diet pre op, which sucks. But worth it . After my first visit with him it took 6 months to have surgery, because of my insurance . They required a 6 month weight loss first with my primary care dr & a full medical evaluation with specialist .[/quote']

How long was your hospital stay and how was the hospital? Im nervous because I live in Morro Bay and its a looooong drive. Just dont know how much time I'll have between surgery and a 3 hour drive home.

Wow guys I am really nervous now. Garcia did a friends of mines surgery Nov 28. I stopped by to ask him how it went. He had a leak and has 4 drainage tubes and a feeding tube. They are going to convert him to a RNY but haven't done it before. I suggested he go to South Bay or San Diego where they have done a zillion.

The only thing that calms my fears is that he has been totally non compliant since day 1. And I've talked to many here who are problem free