Any So Cal Sleevers?

[shelliluv 33]

I just got my surgery date last week and have my preop appt with surgeon on Wednesday so I would assume since we have both completed everything you most likely will get your surgery date when you see him. you can call the office and ask just to be sure =)

GSV surgery date 9/19/26

[mbnurse 28]

I'm in Ventura and sleeved in April by Dr. Thoman in Santa Barbara. I had a band from 2001 -2013 and loving my sleeve!

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[Serenity141 53]

I see the surgeon on the 14th was hoping for surgery for the end of the month but not sure how doable that's going to be ?

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[shelliluv 33]

well I hope the Dr can get you in soon and we can be Sept Sisters !

GSV surgery date 9/19/26

I'm in Ventura and sleeved in April by Dr. Thoman in Santa Barbara. I had a band from 2001 -2013 and loving my sleeve!

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that's awesome! Any words of wisdom for us? what's the secret of success?

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[Serenity141 53]

Yes that would be great !

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[TWW200 30]

I'm in Ventura and sleeved in April by Dr. Thoman in Santa Barbara. I had a band from 2001 -2013 and loving my sleeve!

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I'm in Camarillo. Hoping for a sleeve date in December by Dr. Billy.

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[inhiskingdom 39]

I am in San Fernando Valley and my surgery date is 9/13. So excited!

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[stacyrg2 350]

I'm in the San Fernando valley and was sleeved 2 years ago at Cedars (converted to bypass on 7/1 for out of control acid but that's a different story). Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need support!

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[Serenity141 53]

Good luck to you @ inhiskingdom

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[Christy5913 146]

@@shelliluv, I am in So Cal OC to be exact and had my surgery on 2/29/16 @ Kaiser Harbor City with Dr. Zane.

TBH, the first week was rough but I was having a hard time keeping anything down and I also have Gout which was aggravated by the rapid weightloss but on day 10, I found my stride and every day things got a lil better????

The surgery itself was pretty easy and there was some discomfort at the larger incision sites but very tolerable!

Anyway so far I'm down 95 pounds and am 15-20 pounds away from goal... This has been the best thing I have ever done for myself and I'm so thankful for this tool!!!

Good luck with your journey, you must be very excited????????

Let me know if you have any questions.

[shelliluv 33]

@@shelliluv, I am in So Cal OC to be exact and had my surgery on 2/29/16 @ Kaiser Harbor City with Dr. Zane.

TBH, the first week was rough but I was having a hard time keeping anything down and I also have Gout which was aggravated by the rapid weightloss but on day 10, I found my stride and every day things got a lil better????

The surgery itself was pretty easy and there was some discomfort at the larger incision sites but very tolerable!

Anyway so far I'm down 95 pounds and am 15-20 pounds away from goal... This has been the best thing I have ever done for myself and I'm so thankful for this tool!!!

Good luck with your journey, you must be very excited????????

Let me know if you have any questions.

thank you so much, I appreciate the offer . I'm in OC as well.

how's it going for you now?

GSV surgery date 9/19/26

[Christy5913 146]

@@shelliluv, it is going great

My health is much better and I am now comfortable in my own skin, I no longer hide from mirrors and camera's to avoid seeing my own reflection lol

Post-op I would browse this site for tips and encouragement and now it's exciting to know I can offer that to someone else!!

Where are you having surgery and who's your surgeon?

My weight loss seems to have slowed down a lil but I figured it would as I get closer to goal.

http://www.bariatricpal.com/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=64724

I have attached a link to my before and after pics.

Thanks

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[shelliluv 33]

@@shelliluv, it is going great

My health is much better and I am now comfortable in my own skin, I no longer hide from mirrors and camera's to avoid seeing my own reflection lol

Post-op I would browse this site for tips and encouragement and now it's exciting to know I can offer that to someone else!!

Where are you having surgery and who's your surgeon?

My weight loss seems to have slowed down a lil but I figured it would as I get closer to goal.

http://www.bariatricpal.com/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=64724

I have attached a link to my before and after pics.

Thanks

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you looking amazing!! what an incredible job you have done with the weight loss

I'm having the sleeve at Cedar Sinai in LA. Dr Cuneen is my surgeon.

I would love to hear your words of wisdom on this journey !

GSV surgery date 9/19/26

[stacyrg2 350]

@@shelliluv, it is going great

My health is much better and I am now comfortable in my own skin, I no longer hide from mirrors and camera's to avoid seeing my own reflection lol

Post-op I would browse this site for tips and encouragement and now it's exciting to know I can offer that to someone else!!

Where are you having surgery and who's your surgeon?

My weight loss seems to have slowed down a lil but I figured it would as I get closer to goal.

http://www.bariatricpal.com/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=64724

I have attached a link to my before and after pics.

Thanks

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you looking amazing!! what an incredible job you have done with the weight loss

I'm having the sleeve at Cedar Sinai in LA. Dr Cuneen is my surgeon.

I would love to hear your words of wisdom on this journey !

GSV surgery date 9/19/26

@ shelluv - I had my surgery at Cedars with Dr. Burch in May, 2014. I'm down 130 lbs. I'd be more than happy to answer any questions you have about that program since I've been living with it for 2+ years! You'll do great!!

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[Christy5913 146]

@@shelliluv, Thanks, you are way to kind!!

I have heard good things about Dr Cuneen, sounds like your in great hands and Cedar Sinai is a excellent hospital

As far as any words of wisdom...

I would recommend finding or having a good support system, that has helped tremendously! Also do not be discouraged when you have your stalls, stay on track and the weight will eventually drop.

Also drink lots of Water, exercise, take your Vitamins and eat your Protein. In the beginning its difficult but try to be diligent.

Most importantly... Enjoy this journey and your transformation! I look back at where I started and as much as the physical transformation is great, the mental transformation is beyond words. I'm truly happy and feel very blessed and I hope it will be the same for you

Good luck to you!!

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