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Need to know some Good Kaiser Surgeons ! And from which Kaiser in So Cali . Did u get ur surgery done at. Anyone ???

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Dr mun at harbor city was terrific he was always great with my family and keeping them updated if harbor city is where kaiser has their bariatric program I live in Orange County and that's where they sent me I had a lapband and so sick of it I was looking to get it removed went to my consult and dr mun offered the remove and give the sleeve all at once after two docs told me kaiser doesbt do that he really gave me hope i never went through the 12 week options program he was open and honest with me he is always very strict tells you up front if you don't follow the rules then I won't operate on you and one of the girls I work with had him she didn't follow the pre op diet and barely lost any weight so he refused to operate on her he is really good I think it shows he really wants to help change people's lives

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Need to know some Good Kaiser Surgeons ! And from which Kaiser in So Cali . Did u get ur surgery done at. Anyone ???

Hi yes I am from So. Cal. I had my surgery done by Dr. Chin Kaiser. He currently works out of the Redlands office. He was a great surgeon. Answered all my questions, In May they will be opening up the Fontana Bari section in the new hospital. He will be doing his surgeries there. He was fantastic did a great job!

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Hi yes I am from So. Cal. I had my surgery done by Dr. Chin Kaiser. He currently works out of the Redlands office. He was a great surgeon. Answered all my questions' date=' In May they will be opening up the Fontana Bari section in the new hospital. He will be doing his surgeries there. He was fantastic did a great job![/quote']

Did u get to pick your own surgeon or do they send you to a specific one?

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Did u get to pick your own surgeon or do they send you to a specific one?

They sent me to him. But when the case worker calls you I am sure you could ask for a specific Dr. I just went with who was closest to where I live.

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I had my surgery performed by Dr. Fedorka...he was wonderful . Hes also out of the Redlands/ Fontana location

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I am scheduled to meet with Dr. Fedorka and they just called me and told me who i had the appoinment with... I didn't choose. I guess it all depends on who has open surgery dates when you are ready. I know Chin & Fedorka work hand in hand together though. I have heard so many great things about Fedorka so i am happy.

Hey T, I didn't know they were opening in May, maybe i might be having it done in Fontana then....alot closer to home.

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I had mine done out of Kaiser Riverside. They refer you to a surgery center that contracts with Kaiser. I went thru Suh Bariatric. I have read that Dr. Suh is ranked top 5 bariatric surgeons in the country. He's been doing these surgeries for 17 years. He is an amazing doctor and his staff is wonderful. He has two office locations, one in Corona and one in Murrieta. Surgery is done at Southwest Hospital in Wildomar, but hear he will be doing them soon, as well, at the new Loma Linda Hospital. Highly recommended!!

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I am scheduled to meet with Dr. Fedorka and they just called me and told me who i had the appoinment with... I didn't choose. I guess it all depends on who has open surgery dates when you are ready. I know Chin & Fedorka work hand in hand together though. I have heard so many great things about Fedorka so i am happy.

Hey T' date=' I didn't know they were opening in May, maybe i might be having it done in Fontana then....alot closer to home.[/quote']

Fedorka is great. Very straight forward...not a man of many words. My surgery and recovery went flawlessly. I'm 6 months out down 110. His staff is wonderful and my follow ups have been very good. You are definitely in good hands

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Wow! 110lbs in 6 months? What does your diet and excersise regimen consist of? That is definitely motivating. Thanks.

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Wow! 110lbs in 6 months? What does your diet and excersise regimen consist of? That is definitely motivating. Thanks.

Not to make it sound so simple...but I've been following the guidelines they gave in the options program to a t. I lost 20 pre op while going through options. I work out 5 days a week. I'm doing my first 5k next friday. The most important thing for me is to log EVERYTHING and get in my Protein requirements. If you follow what you learned ...you'll be fine. Just remember its a total lifestyle change.

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I am scheduled to meet with Dr. Fedorka and they just called me and told me who i had the appoinment with... I didn't choose. I guess it all depends on who has open surgery dates when you are ready. I know Chin & Fedorka work hand in hand together though. I have heard so many great things about Fedorka so i am happy.

Hey T, I didn't know they were opening in May, maybe i might be having it done in Fontana then....alot closer to home.

You might..... It is always nicer when it's close to home! Hope that works out for you!

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Not to make it sound so simple...but I've been following the guidelines they gave in the options program to a t. I lost 20 pre op while going through options. I work out 5 days a week. I'm doing my first 5k next friday. The most important thing for me is to log EVERYTHING and get in my Protein requirements. If you follow what you learned ...you'll be fine. Just remember its a total lifestyle change.

Congratulations on your success! Awesome job!

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Yay!! I found some locals! I am in my 4th week in options in Fontana (2nd time around, I graduated in 9/2011 but decided not to go through with the surgery and now I'm back, go figure). They are still saying that we are going to be with either Fedorka or Chin but they are still out of St bernardines for now. Any regrets for anyone?? I am excited and terrified!

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