California

[mistyrose03 3]

Date was just changed to July 26th! So excited!

[LeticiaHuggins 177]

Hi all I'm from Modesto' date=' CA. Had my one month recheck after surgery today. Disappointing since I hadnt lost as much as the drs office wanted. Im not cheating so its a bummer. Anyone else have a slow start?[/quote']

I'm in Stockton... Who did your surgery?

~Leticia **HW: 259**PreOp: 216**SURG: 3/21/13 **Discharged @: 221** 3 mons post op. CW: 165.0 lbs. --- Only 15 lbs to my goal ---

[LeticiaHuggins 177]

Hi California Surgery Buddies' date='

I'm in Stockton, CA. Haven't gotten my surgery date yet. Just got done with all my requirements for Jennifer, my surgery coordinator, to submit to insurance for approval. I have a 4 hour pre op nutrition class on July 16 that I have scheduled, then I'll b waiting to hear from her to see when I'm scheduled for surgery.[/quote']

Hey NayNay.. I'm in stockton too. I had my surgery done at Damron Hospital by Dr Coats.

I live in Weston Ranch.

~Leticia **HW: 259**PreOp: 216**SURG: 3/21/13 **Discharged @: 221** 3 mons post op. CW: 165.0 lbs. --- Only 15 lbs to my goal ---

[LeticiaHuggins 177]

Hey NayNay.. I'm in stockton too. I had my surgery done at Damron Hospital by Dr Coats.

I live in the Weston Ranch Community.

~Leticia **HW: 259**PreOp: 216**SURG: 3/21/13 **Discharged @: 221** 3 mons post op. CW: 165.0 lbs. --- Only 15 lbs to my goal ---

~Leticia **HW: 259**PreOp: 216**SURG: 3/21/13 **Discharged @: 221** 3 mons post op. CW: 165.0 lbs. --- Only 15 lbs to my goal ---

[naynay209 21]

Hi Leticia,

Dr Coates is also doing mine, when did u have yours? I'm curious what comes next, I go to my pre op nutrition class on the 16 th and Jennifer put in for auth on Wednesday from my insurance. She said it usually takes 7 days to get auth. Waiting to see where I go next.

[Fairyluver75 12]

I'm from Santa Barbara. Haven't seen anyone from anywhere near my area.

surgery date: 7/30/12

Hi Sylvia! I'm from Oxnard!

[Fairyluver75 12]

I live in Ventura county!!!!!

Me too!!

[SilviaC 20]

I live in Ventura county!!!!!

Awesome! You are 30 minutes away from me:-)

surgery date: 7/30/12

[SilviaC 20]

Hi Sylvia! I'm from Oxnard!

Awesome. Maybe we could get together and talk about our progress. Email me at Silvia93101@yahoo.com

surgery date: 7/30/12

[LeticiaHuggins 177]

Hi Leticia' date='

Dr Coates is also doing mine, when did u have yours? I'm curious what comes next, I go to my pre op nutrition class on the 16 th and Jennifer put in for auth on Wednesday from my insurance. She said it usually takes 7 days to get auth. Waiting to see where I go next.[/quote']

I dealt with Jennifer too.. LOL. It'll happen pretty fast. As soon ad Jennifer put in for my Author she called me the same week saying my surgery was scheduled for that time the following week.

What hospital are you having it at?

~Leticia **HW: 259**PreOp: 216**SURG: 3/21/13 **Discharged @: 221** 3 mons post op. CW: 165.0 lbs. --- Only 15 lbs to my goal ---

[naynay209 21]

Leticia, I am having it at Dameron also. I'm excited but nervous too. How long ago was yours?

[LeticiaHuggins 177]

Leticia' date=' I am having it at Dameron also. I'm excited but nervous too. How long ago was yours?[/quote']

I had mine on 3/16/13.. I'm only 3 months post op. I love all the nurses there. My honey delivers medical equipment to them plus I was in the hospital with pneumonia for a week during Christmas so I really got to know everyone. But during my surgery they gave a bariatric coordinator RN that will come to your room several times a day. She had surgery Jan of this year and has been through it all. She also provides the support groups for damron too. I really loved how she personally spent time with me and answered all my questions and shared her experience. Since you ONLY get to talk to Dr Coats 5 mins before surgery this was a treat.

You should tell me your survey fate so I can come visit you and bring you a get well gift I'm a stay at home mom and I live like 4 exits away so if you need company let me know. I tell funny jokes too. LOL

I'm so excited for you... You will do well. One of the nurses there Nurse Jamelia is having her surgery in Sept. She logs on here too occasionally but works long hours.

~Leticia **HW: 259**PreOp: 216**SURG: 3/21/13 **Discharged @: 221** 3 mons post op. CW: 165.0 lbs. --- Only 15 lbs to my goal ---

[naynay209 21]

Thank you so much. I will let you know when I am scheduled. So we can meet. I have four kids, just celebrated my oldest birthday yesterday. She is 22 and my youngest is going to be 5 next month. I work for a dr in Lodi and she is all for my surgery. She is the best. She is letting me take time off for all my appointments. I feel so blessed. My friend had surgery with dr corin in feb, she had the sleeve and has already lost over 100 lbs. She is the one that talked me into the surgery. Well I wanted to do it but she told me how easily she got everything started with hers and told me to call to go to the seminar. So I have to thank her for all of it. But I've been thinking about it for years. I'm anxiously waiting for my surgery date now. And a little nervous too I haven't been under 220 since I was 16.

[LeticiaHuggins 177]

Thank you so much. I will let you know when I am scheduled. So we can meet. I have four kids' date=' just celebrated my oldest birthday yesterday. She is 22 and my youngest is going to be 5 next month. I work for a dr in Lodi and she is all for my surgery. She is the best. She is letting me take time off for all my appointments. I feel so blessed. My friend had surgery with dr corin in feb, she had the sleeve and has already lost over 100 lbs. She is the one that talked me into the surgery. Well I wanted to do it but she told me how easily she got everything started with hers and told me to call to go to the seminar. So I have to thank her for all of it. But I've been thinking about it for years. I'm anxiously waiting for my surgery date now. And a little nervous too I haven't been under 220 since I was 16.[/quote']

Oh wow I have 4 kids too. My oldest is 21 and my youngest just turned 2 last week.

~Leticia **HW: 259**PreOp: 216**SURG: 3/21/13 **Discharged @: 221** 3 mons post op. CW: 165.0 lbs. --- Only 15 lbs to my goal ---

[naynay209 21]

Leticia, it seems we have a few things in common, besides the same surgeon. You sound like you are doing quite well. How has everything been going for you health wise since your surgery?