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

16 hours ago, monica91355 said:

I've heard the hospital beds at South Bay are super comfortable!!!

How long was it from finishing Options to your surgery date?

I got my approval to set up an appointment on Feb 13, my appointment was Mar 10, and then my surgery was March 27, because my Dr happened to have an opening that day. It was fast for me!

How about you?

I got my approval to set up an appointment on Feb 13, my appointment was Mar 10, and then my surgery was March 27, because my Dr happened to have an opening that day. It was fast for me!
How about you?

I just finished Options two days ago. Waiting to get scheduled for my final appointment with the head of the program then I get scheduled to see the surgeon. Trying to be patient!

2 hours ago, monica91355 said:

I just finished Options two days ago. Waiting to get scheduled for my final appointment with the head of the program then I get scheduled to see the surgeon. Trying to be patient!

It was about two weeks between finishing Options and the scheduling OK. My options person said that's how long it always takes. It was a hard two weeks!

Hello! I'm in Playa del rey, just had my VSG on 7/10 with Jeremy Korman at the Marina del rey Hospital,and have lost about 28 pounds! Anyone around a here to buddy up?.

Hello! I'm in Playa del rey, just had my VSG on 7/10 with Jeremy Korman at the Marina del rey Hospital,and have lost about 28 pounds! Anyone around a here to buddy up?.

Hello!

I'm out in Santa Clarita. Had my vsg on 6/22 at West LA Kaiser with Dr Um.

Hi!! I'm In Agoura Hills VSG July 10 2017!! HAS ANY MEETING GROUP STARTED?? XO! JoAnn

Hi everyone -- I am having my surgery tomorrow in Toronto. But -- am moving to Santa Monica at the end of the month-- but have already been living there and had to come back for a bunch of things so scheduled the surgery here -- so am on the west side !!

It would be great to meet and see if we can support each other -- the sooner the better!!

I hope your surgeries have gone well. Would be great to hear how you are all doing and look forward to connecting soon.

Hi I'm in Calabasas and would love to meet up! My surgery date is 9/6/17. Anyone else going through UCLA? How is everyone coordinating?

Hi that sounds great --- I am still in Toronto --- will be back in LA soon but will have family with me and then going back to Toronto for a bit - - but should be back in LA on Sept 21 or 22 till 27th. Then back early October forever i hope!!

My surgery was July 31st - it all looked fine but i ended up back in the ER last week -- what happened to me is very uncommon and I actually believe it was due to three prior abdominal cancer related surgeries even though the last one was in 2004 but it provided a perfect opportunity for this to happen to me -will spare the details because this truly a on in a million thing and i know other people who have had this here and are poster children for this procedure!! So that is why i wan to come back here and just have some follow up reassurance.

It that week in September is good -- you can see how you recovery is going -- that would be great for me but October is also good! I have done a lot of bike riding in Calabasas --it's beautiful there and there is a restaurant there I love ( of course!) so will be interesting to go back there post sleeve.

I am also going to contact UCLA to explain my situation to them and see if they will take me on as a post op patient so I have local doctors and also assume they have some sort of ongoing support/educational groups.

Best of luck to you these next few weeks -- i really found i went on autopilot with my shakes getting ready for the surgery -- just avoided grocery stores !! I look forward to forming a LA group!!

I am in the considering VSG stage. I have Kaiser and am in West LA. Anyone post op? I would love to chat!

Jennifer

I am in the considering VSG stage. I have Kaiser and am in West LA. Anyone post op? I would love to chat!
Jennifer

I had my surgery at Kaiser West LA on June 22. Took my Options classes at Panorama City. Let me know if you have any questions!

What are some of your favorite places in LA for healthy eating?

It's a bit pricy, but I like the Fresh Corn Grill because they have lower carb options (so long as you decline the bread) and are tasty. I also like Zankou Chicken and Wahoo Fish Tacos (they have paleo bowls that are low carb).

21 hours ago, monica91355 said:

I had my surgery at Kaiser West LA on June 22. Took my Options classes at Panorama City. Let me know if you have any questions!

I would love to hear about your experience. I have been researching this extensively and have so many questions!

3 hours ago, Clementine Sky said:

What are some of your favorite places in LA for healthy eating?

It's a bit pricy, but I like the Fresh Corn Grill because they have lower carb options (so long as you decline the bread) and are tasty. I also like Zankou chicken and Wahoo Fish Tacos (they have paleo bowls that are low carb).

Do you still do low carb only? Is this surgery's success contingent upon a life long diet?

Hi All! I live in Woodland Hills (San Fernando Valley) and I work in Culver City area. I had my surgery 1 month and 3 days ago with Dr Feiz and Associates in Beverly Hills. Surgery went well! Lost 17 lbs in a month so far. Ask me any questions and I'd be happy to answer them! @LoveMatilda