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Topic: RE: SoCal Halloween Bash (OH Group)
Yup!!
"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface
Topic: RE: scheduled for bariatric surgery orientation @ Kaiser Fontana, what can I expect?
I did the 3 hour orientation on Friday 14th of Sept, then had my first options class on 9-18-12 The orientatin just went over all the different options in surgeries and what to expect as far as appointments and classes. After you finished your options classes, why did it take so long for surgery?
Topic: RE: scheduled for bariatric surgery orientation @ Kaiser Fontana, what can I expect?
When did you have your surgery and what surgeon did you have?
Topic: RE: scheduled for bariatric surgery orientation @ Kaiser Fontana, what can I expect?
They are really backed up. It takes forever (or it least it seems that way) to get your appointments with the bariatrician, psych consult, then off of coordinator's desk so you can get the surgeon consult, then surgery. Be prepared, this process moves very slow.
high weight 230 start of journey weight 217 surgery weight 191 current weight 138
Topic: RE: scheduled for bariatric surgery orientation @ Kaiser Fontana, what can I expect?
Well, how did it go? I know they keep changing things. I finished the options program in late May, had surgery 11 days ago.
high weight 230 start of journey weight 217 surgery weight 191 current weight 138
Topic: RE: OT: CALIFORNIE...we're all watchin YOU come Nov.
Already planning to vote yes. I could write a book about why this is so important. Not only are they poisoning us with their GMO "food" but they now want to take over all seeds as well. They also want to regulate backyard gardens. Being a gardener, this ticks me off. It does not matter if you are Republican, Democrat, or anything else, we need this bill to pass.
high weight 230 start of journey weight 217 surgery weight 191 current weight 138
Topic: RE: SoCal Halloween Bash (OH Group)
~Katt~ Obesity Help Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/abetterclassoflosers/
Sexy isn't a look, it's a state of mind. ~Me~
How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours. ~Dr. Wayne Dyer~
So Shell, you'll be there??? =)
~Katt~ Obesity Help Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/abetterclassoflosers/
Sexy isn't a look, it's a state of mind. ~Me~
How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours. ~Dr. Wayne Dyer~
Topic: RE: SF/Bay Area Support Group - Saturday 9/1/12
Hi Tara,
You probably don't remember me from May 2011, but I met with you and was excited that you were going to create this group. As it turns out I didn't have my VSG until Sept. 13, 2012, over a year after I saw you. I am still housebound from having the surgery right now, but I was happy to find this post from you on obesityhelp. I would love to be part of this group. When will you meet again? Did you see this post, in which someone is trying to start an SF support group? I will post on that thread about your support group, but you may want to do the same thing. http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/CA/4565341/Bay-Area-Group-Sleevers-by-the-Bay/
Thank you Tara for offering us your support!
Lee
You probably don't remember me from May 2011, but I met with you and was excited that you were going to create this group. As it turns out I didn't have my VSG until Sept. 13, 2012, over a year after I saw you. I am still housebound from having the surgery right now, but I was happy to find this post from you on obesityhelp. I would love to be part of this group. When will you meet again? Did you see this post, in which someone is trying to start an SF support group? I will post on that thread about your support group, but you may want to do the same thing. http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/CA/4565341/Bay-Area-Group-Sleevers-by-the-Bay/
Thank you Tara for offering us your support!
Lee
Topic: RE: Bay Area Group-Sleevers by the Bay
Hello again. I just found this post by the wonderful Tara Griffith who already has formed an SF area support group. I know how great she is, so I will probably go to her group. i don't know when her next meeting is, but below is her post about the last meeting on Sept. 1.
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Hello! The next meeting of the SF/Bay Area WLS Support Group is just around the corner... Date: Saturday, September 1st Time: 10:00am - 11:30am Location: James Flood Building 870 Market Street @ Powell Conference Room Suite #365 San Francisco, CA 94102 Meetings are free to attend and open to everyone! As always, we will be having an open forum to discuss anything and everything WLS related. Moderator, Tara Griffith, MFT will also share information and helpful tips on "Creating an Emotional Eating Action Plan". RSVP HERE on Meetup or contact Tara @ [email protected]
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Hello! The next meeting of the SF/Bay Area WLS Support Group is just around the corner... Date: Saturday, September 1st Time: 10:00am - 11:30am Location: James Flood Building 870 Market Street @ Powell Conference Room Suite #365 San Francisco, CA 94102 Meetings are free to attend and open to everyone! As always, we will be having an open forum to discuss anything and everything WLS related. Moderator, Tara Griffith, MFT will also share information and helpful tips on "Creating an Emotional Eating Action Plan". RSVP HERE on Meetup or contact Tara @ [email protected]
Topic: SoCal - Long Beach Coffee THIS Saturday 9/29
Long Beach Coffee was/is an oldie but goodie that originated on the California forum, about 8 years ago. It's ebbed and flowed over the years.
I invite ALL ops to join us, that's preops, postops, waitingops, frustratedops, decided to not have WLSops etc etc for fellowship with those that either know where you've been or know where your going!!
LB Coffee
Starbucks (out on the patio)
2890 N. Bellflower Blvd
Long Beach
10:00am until whenever we tire out (usually we're there 1-2 hours)
In the Kmart/Lowes Center at Bellflower Blvd and Spring St
I invite ALL ops to join us, that's preops, postops, waitingops, frustratedops, decided to not have WLSops etc etc for fellowship with those that either know where you've been or know where your going!!
LB Coffee
Starbucks (out on the patio)
2890 N. Bellflower Blvd
Long Beach
10:00am until whenever we tire out (usually we're there 1-2 hours)
In the Kmart/Lowes Center at Bellflower Blvd and Spring St
"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface
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