Shahram Salimitari M.D.

Brandie · September 16, 2008

Has anyone used Dr Salimitari in beverly hills or his other offices??

teacherica · November 21, 2008

Did you find out any info regarding this Doc?

lauraG · December 4, 2008

Hi I used Dr Salimitari, do you you have any questions?

teacherica · December 4, 2008

Thanks for responding. I just had surgery by Dr. Salimatari yesterday. So far, I feel good. I don't have any pain accept the incision sites and my meds are working great. I am not hungry and can sip Water just fine.

I would love to hear your story with Dr. Salimatari. I spoke with Brandi and I can't wait to compare my experience with her and I would love to do the same with you.

Teacherica

aka :thumbup:Erica

lauraG · December 5, 2008

We should all get together one day for coffee and discuss. I think it would be really nice since we used the same doc. Also if you guys are interested I'm trying to start a local support group for lap band patients. I live in Burbank. Let's discuss.

BTW! I get my first fill today with the doc.

Laura

teacherica · December 6, 2008

I'm up for the get together. I live in Camarillo which is near Ventura, but I would love to meet you. Let me know more about the support group also.

I am 3 days post op and doing good. I don't feel hungry, I can just tell when I get weak that it is time to eat something. Applejuice really helps me.

Good luck with your fill.

itschoice · January 1, 2009

I am getting banded by Dr. Tourah at the same office on 1/15/09. I live in the Antelope Valley and was wondering if anyone has used him.

lauraG · January 12, 2009

Hi Ladies,

So how is everyone doing? I was banded by Dr. Salimatari on Nov. 3 and I'm down about 22 pounds now. I'm excited.

itschoice · January 18, 2009

I was banded on 1/15/09 and ended up swelling up like crazy. My doctor, Dr. Tourah, thinks it has to do with not having my period since Thanksgiving. However, since the swelling was so severe on 1/16/09 Dr. Salimitari had to go back in and unbuckle my band. He is a very kind man and I like him very much.

sassye · February 4, 2009

Nice to know that my doc seems like a good one. I am getting banded 2/13/09 by Dr. Salimitari, and I am in Valencia, would love to hear about any get togethers you all have or just any experiences, pre-post whatever.

Edited February 4, 2009 by sassye

teacherica · February 4, 2009

sasseestar,

I was banded on December 3rd and so far I am down 21 lbs post op. It has been about 2 months for me. I have had no complications with Dr. Salimitari and I look forward to seeing him again on the 16th for another fill. He was even willing to give me a fill early because I was getting frustrated and didn't think I was losing weight fast enough. The truth is, you do lose about 10 lbs a month - and I have to work hard to make sure the weight keeps coming off.

Hey Everyone, did anybody else get a letter about a Support Group offered by Top Surgeons in Beverly Hills? If so, did anyone go?

sassye · February 4, 2009

Yea, I have seen a wide spread of what people lose, but I think it is from person to person and what discipline you have even after the band. Of course there are always fill issues, if you lost any post surgery, but it is good to see that he is willing to work with you, and even willing to do one early if he agrees the results are not happening as well as with others. I haven't received a letter, but that is likely because I just started this whole process, but I would like to get involved with others that are in the area. I think that would be neat, and also would help us be more successful.

KimmyQ · February 9, 2009

Hi I'm Kim from Palmdale & I'm getting banded on the 13th also by Dr. Salimitari. What time are you going? I'm going in at 10:30 am. Wish me luck & good luck to you also!