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San Fernando valley, Hollywood or West LA?

serenity55

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serenity55    15

serenity55
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I would be interested in hearing from anyone in the valley, Hollywood, West LA, or any of the surrounding areas, about where you were banded, or if you're just starting the process, or even in the learning faze, as I am.

Thanks in advance.

Debbie

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Tamjpjb    1

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Hi Debbie,

My name is Tami. I was banded last year by Dr Carson Liu. I had my surgery in his LA office. My journey has been good and I don't have any complaints towards him as my doctor. I would recommend him highly!

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serenity55    15

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Thank you Tami. I haven't seen very many people from this area and I am still researching.

Congratulations and may you have continued good health.

Debbie

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Tamjpjb    1

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He's in Westwood area if you are interested in seeing him. He's been on TV advertisements lately for the "O-band centers". You can look online too. Good luck with your journey.

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I would be interested in hearing from anyone in the valley, Hollywood, West LA, or any of the surrounding areas, about where you were banded, or if you're just starting the process, or even in the learning faze, as I am.

Thanks in advance.

Debbie

Hi! I live in the San Fernando Valley and I was banded on March 24th by Dr.David Davtyan. He has offices in Glendale and Beverly Hills. He is very professional and actually has the Lap Band himself so he knows exactly what we are feeling. I hope this information is useful to you. Good luck on your journey!

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serenity55    15

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Thank you, very much. I saw something about Northridge having WLS, but I'd much rather check out places I know others have been. And the fact that your doctor has been banded is a plus. Thanks again!

Debbie

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frenchvanilla    0

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Hi!!!! well im not banded "yet" but im in Van Nuys!

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serenity55    15

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I'm in Van Nuys, too, and haven't been banded yet. I'm going to a seminar at Northridge in a week. Let me know how you're doing, and where you are in the process.

Debbie

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frenchvanilla    0

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I'm in Van Nuys, too, and haven't been banded yet. I'm going to a seminar at Northridge in a week. Let me know how you're doing, and where you are in the process.

Debbie

I'd say Im only part way through,already met the surgeon,already going through the tests,may 15th I will be done with all testing,then we just wait and see if insurance authorizes it:thumbup: ,are you going through insurance?

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frenchvanilla    0

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Thank you, very much. I saw something about Northridge having WLS, but I'd much rather check out places I know others have been. And the fact that your doctor has been banded is a plus. Thanks again!

Debbie

you might want to check out cedars Sinai they have a great bariatric weight loss center

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serenity55    15

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Thank you French vanilla. I am going to see if insurance will approve me. And I'll check out Cedars Sinai, too. I think I'd like to go there.Or anywhere that I'm comfortable with the doctor, which is, I guess what we all want.

Good luck, and let me know how things go for you.

Debbie

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Hi everyone. I'm in the South Bay Area (Hermosa Beach). I just had my surgery on 3/31/08. My surgeon is Dr. Matthew Lublin and his office is in Santa Monica. I was referred to him by my HMO insurance. A couple of the people doing my pre-op tests and my nurse getting me ready for the surgery said that they'd heard good things about Dr. Lublin. My surgery was at the Surgery Center of Santa Monica on Wilshire Blvd. I've had 2 other surgeries (umbilical hernia repairs) at that facility and I really like all the nurses, etc. that I've encountered there. My surgery and recovery went pretty well. I had my surgery on a Monday and I stopped taking my pain meds that Wednesday. My incisions have healed up pretty fast. The only problem I really had was getting dizzy and feeling weak during the clear liquid phase post-surgery. I'm still having problem with some dizziness here and there, but it's getting better. I think my body is just not happy with the low calories I'm consuming. I've lost 26 pounds so far. I'm getting my first fill the May 13.

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Sophie, congratulations on your weight loss. I read on another post of someone who has the same HMO as I do, and they went to Cedars-Sinai. I'll go anywhere I'm sent, I guess, though I've registered for a seminar at Northridge. I just want to get things started, and I guess I have to call my doctor again, and give her a gentle nudge. Thank you for posting. I'm glad to know there are so many doctors in our area that are recommended.

Debbie

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Hi all you Valley people! I'm having surgery on May 22nd in West Hills with Dr. Mark Paya. So far, everything has gone smoothly. Had my psychiatric visit last week, have my nutritionist visit this week and going to a seminar at West Hills Hospital I think on the 13th.

So far Dr. Paya's office has been terrific. Always there when I have a question (and I have a lot of them!).

Terri :wink2:

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Terri, congratulations, and good luck to you. I

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