Anyone in Los Angeles

[violetisle 62]

I had my surgery through Kaiser South Bay. I finished Options the beginning of Feb, met with Dr. Zane (highly recommend!) on March 10, and he scheduled me for surgery March 27. I hear South Bay has a shorter wait, but Dr. Zane is one of Kaiser's best and most experienced WL surgeons in So Cal.
That said, he said pretty much everything will be unique to the patient. (Not helpful for those of us who like to KNOW, right?)
I had 8% wl before surgery, 5% of it during options, and he was completely fine with that.
Talk to the surgeon and ask when the first opening is. You might get lucky, too.

Whaaaaat? Two weeks???? I'. Am. Outraged.

[HeatherS. 230]

It really seemed to depend on peoples' availability and scheduling. I told him I'd take the first opening he had. He had one opening on that day, so I may also have gotten lucky with a cancelation.

Point is, you never know.

[violetisle 62]

It really seemed to depend on peoples' availability and scheduling. I told him I'd take the first opening he had. He had one opening on that day, so I may also have gotten lucky with a cancelation.
Point is, you never know.

I gotcha, I was just playing around. My surgery date isn't until May 22 and I'm DYING of impatience.

[Lariska 36]

I am still pre op but would love to speak with and/or meet people nearby. I live in Encino.

Hey, I'm in North Hollywood/Sherman oaks.. still going through options classes through Kaiser. Let's get in touch.

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[monica91355 27]

Hey, I'm in North Hollywood/Sherman oaks.. still going through options classes through Kaiser. Let's get in touch.

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When do you finish Options? I have 3 more classes. I'm in Santa Clarita.

[Lariska 36]

Finished reading the thread.. looks like we all are neighbors and most through Kaiser.. yay! We should all meet up. I'm going to options in panorama City too.

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[kinipela24 80]

Aww am I the only non Kaiser? haha.

[HeatherS. 230]

1 hour ago, violetisle said:

I gotcha, I was just playing around. My surgery date isn't until May 22 and I'm DYING of impatience.

I can't even imagine waiting that long! I'd be climbing out of my skin!

[erinszoo 1]

I'm just starting the consult process, I'm in Santa Clarita and am seeing a doctor at Cedars.

[Clementine Sky 707]

I'm in Santa Monica.

On 4/9/2017 at 8:00 AM, kinipela24 said:

I am still pre op but would love to speak with and/or meet people nearby. I live in Encino.

I'm in Santa Monica and would be happy to chat and / or meet if you'd like. Just send me a message. I had the VSG in Mexico, so I won't be able to give any insight on local surgeons, though.

[monica91355 27]

I'm just starting the consult process, I'm in Santa Clarita and am seeing a doctor at Cedars.

I'm in Santa Clarita too! Would love to stay in touch.

[BariatricBetty24 18]

I'll be having my VSG on June 13 at kaiser South Bay with Dr. Mun. I'm so excited and nervous as well!

[monica91355 27]

I'll be having my VSG on June 13 at kaiser South Bay with Dr. Mun. I'm so excited and nervous as well!

Exciting! That's great news!

I had my last Options class today. Now just waiting till they call to schedule my appointment with the surgeon.

[HeatherS. 230]

1 hour ago, monica91355 said:

Exciting! That's great news!

I had my last Options class today. Now just waiting till they call to schedule my appointment with the surgeon.

Congratulations! I hope you'll have an appointment soon. Kaiser took fantastic care of me for my surgery and since.

[HeatherS. 230]

1 hour ago, BariatricBetty24 said:

I'll be having my VSG on June 13 at kaiser South Bay with Dr. Mun. I'm so excited and nervous as well!

Go, South Bay sleevies! They'll take great care of you and you'll wake up in a seriously comfortable hospital bed, no joke.