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juliew
on 2/22/15 6:37 pm - Stockton, CA

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larra
on 2/10/15 3:27 am - bay area, CA

Topic: RE: Options through Kaiser Baldwin Park

Britney, it sounds like you are doing a great job with your research. I'm glad there is more than one operation available these days, and just wish every patient would be a well informed patient. I hope the sleeve will be everything you hope it will be.

Larra

britneyb16
on 2/10/15 3:15 am

Topic: RE: Options through Kaiser Baldwin Park

Thank you for the reply, Larra. I have done tons of research regarding my options. U ruled out the other 3 options due to not wanting the potential issues of the lap band and the major changes of the bypass and DS surgeries. I Decided the sleeve is my best option at this point after speaking with relatives who've done the lab band and sleeve. My client has been dealing with the aftermath of bypass. I've become obsessed with researching. I'm definitely not making this decision impulsively. 😀

Kim Gyurina, OH Staff
on 2/10/15 3:05 am

DS on 09/27/23

Topic: Speaker Submissions end today - get yours in now!

If you'd like to be considered to speak at the #2015 ObesityHelp National Conference, let us know today. If you'd like to nominate someone as a speaker, you can do that too. Complete the Speaker Submission by the end of February 10th, 2015. Our Conference will be in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina on October 16-17, 2015.

Check out the conference info and buy your tickets. You'll have a great time!

Kim Gyurina, Event Manager

larra
on 2/10/15 2:59 am - bay area, CA

Topic: RE: Options through Kaiser Baldwin Park

Britney, I can't answer your questions about the Options classes, sorry, but will strongly recommend to you that in addition to the classes you continue to do your own research about ALL the different bariatric surgeries available. Specifically, no one at Kaiser is going to tell you about the duodenal switch, even though it is a standard of care bariatric operation with the best results of any presently available operation for percentage excess weight loss and also for resolution of almost all comorbidities. There is one surgeon in the Kaiser SoCal system who does the DS, but people have to learn about it on their own and request to be sent to this surgeon (Dr. Belzberg at Kaiser Harbor City) or else they will just be shuttled through the system without even being aware that this operation exists.

If, having done your research, you decide that the sleeve is perfect for you, go for it! But if not, you will need to speak up and get yourself sent to the right surgeon for the DS.

Larra

sweetennui
on 2/9/15 12:22 pm

Topic: Kaiser San Diego - Primary Care Doctor

Hi all!

I'm brand new but I am looking for a Kaiser primary care doctor in San Diego that is at least somewhat obesity-friendly? Is that the word I am looking for?

I need a doctor that is used to and deals with obese patients on a semi-regular basis. I'm just frustrated that every time I see a doctor at Kaiser, they're all so uncomfortable with me. Yes, I would love to discuss my weight and make some plans for losing weight -- whether that's diet, exercise, or WLS, but I am so tired with the, "So you know you have a high BMI? *cough* Yes, that's a problem." And then moving on. I am an excellent advocate for myself, but I just wi**** wasn't so much work ALL THE TIME.

Jessica