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Feystorm
on 9/12/12 9:46 am - CA

VSG on 03/14/12

Topic: SoCal Halloween Party Reminder

Where: Rec Center at my complex - Anaheim/Yorba Linda/Anaheim Hills area
When: Saturday Nov. 3, 2012 - starting around 5pm??? idk
Who: Everyone who can make it to SoCal by plane, trane or automobile!!
What to wear: Costumes encourage (for funsies), but definitely not required.
What to bring: food/drink to pass and a good time!

Adults only please.
Send me message here and I will get you on the list of people to send address information to as the date approaches. I hope everyone makes it out. :)

Should we do a clothing exchange at this event as well? What do you guys think?

I hope to see many smiling happy people here!!

~Angi

HW:242 Start of Preop Diet: 217 SW:200 CW:116.8 GW: 115; SOCAL MEETUPS GROUP!: http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/socalhallo2012/

LauraInCali
on 9/12/12 2:22 am - CA

Topic: RE: Kaiser WLS Riverside Change

I'm not aware of a second 3 hour orientation...what the heck! I don't have one and I'm sorry they are putting you through more hoops. I have heard the Fontana Kaiser WLS is swamped. It seems Kaiser changes the rules as they go along specific to the area. I've read on some fourms that people from your area choose surgeons from LA to San Diego to get a quicker surgery date. I wish I could be more help...if I remember I will ask my WLS Doctor on friday and see what he says. I don't think it's fair. Did you know that Kaiser in central ca. and San Francisco have no classes or anything the last I checked. Not fair : ( Anyway, I'm hoping the have surgery by Feb-Mar. Good luck to you on your journey.

SueRMA
on 9/11/12 10:22 am

Topic: RE: Kaiser WLS Riverside Change

I went to the first 2 hr orientation where they discuss all weightloss options. Then had to see Dr. Murali to be accepted for bariatic. Now I have a 3 hour bariatic surgery orientation class on Friday. What do they do there and do you know if this is the last step before 12 weeks options class?

SueRMA
on 9/11/12 10:16 am

Topic: scheduled for bariatric surgery orientation @ Kaiser Fontana, what can I expect?

I am going this Friday for the 3 hour bariatric surgery orientation @ Kaiser Fontana. What can I expect? Is there anything I will need to do? Do they have measure to see how tall you are?

Member Services
on 9/8/12 1:46 pm - Irvine, CA

Topic: Meet Our Speakers: Colleen M. Cook

Meet Our Speakers: Colleen M. Cook

Hope & Help for the Pain of Regain

Join 17 year WLS veteran Colleen M. Cook for both a shot in the arm and a kick in the seat as she shares lessons from long-term losers and imparts insight, inspiration, and hope for WLS patients struggling with extended plateaus or weight regain. Her thoughts, stories, and personal experiences will inspire and motivate you to reach and maintain your optimum weight loss.

Also, don't miss her Keynote on Friday: Nothing Succeeds Like Success

We hope to see you in Atlanta, GA October 5^th and 6^th! Click here to book your ticket today!

Fast Facts About Colleen

-Colleen is the author of The Success Habits of Weight Loss Surgery Patients.
- She is the president or Bariatric Support Centers International, a company that specializes in providing education and support services for weight loss surgery patients and the professionals who serve them.
- Colleen currently serves on the National Advisory board for the Walk From Obesity.
-Known as Ms. Enthusiasm, Colleen helps men and women from all walks of life recognize their extraordinary potential and then inspires then to aspire.

Feystorm
on 9/6/12 3:05 pm - CA

VSG on 03/14/12

Topic: California Halloween Party Nov. 3

Hello Everyone! Here's the basic info on the Halloween/Costume Party:

Location: Anaheim - in my rec center
Date: Saturday Nov. 3rd, 2012
Time: 5pm - Midnight
Cost: FREE - but please let me know if you can bring a dish/drink/etc.

I am hoping that all interested persons will send me a message with their email so I can send an e-vite.

Also, please know that you have until two weeks before the event to change your mind :)

I hope to see a lot of you there! It should be a lot of fun. Pool table, dancing, good and bad food :P, and drinks!

Costumes not required - but more fun if you wear one!!
Let's make this an adult party if we can please!
Anyone who can make it to SoCal should come!!

Thanks!!
~Angi

HW:242 Start of Preop Diet: 217 SW:200 CW:116.8 GW: 115; SOCAL MEETUPS GROUP!: http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/socalhallo2012/

LauraInCali
on 9/4/12 2:28 am - CA

Topic: RE: Kaiser WLS Riverside Change

At oreintation they made us fill out a booklet with our info and time preference for classes. It took about three weeks for them to get back to me. So you should be getting a call soon for your 12week options class. I know it's frustrating. My classes start on Sept.21rst in Corona. Good luck on your journey.

SueRMA
on 9/4/12 1:10 am

Topic: RE: Kaiser WLS Riverside Change

Kaiser Fontana - 7-17-12 I went to my pcp for referral for gastric surgery. Received referral and went to orientation on 8-1-12. on 8-31-12 I went to Dr. Murali in fontana and was told I qualify for surgery. I am now waiting, but not sure exactly what I am waiting for? Anyone know the next step?

lmp910
on 9/2/12 9:36 pm

VSG on 05/18/09

Topic: Bay Area Group-Sleevers by the Bay

Hi, I started a new group called Sleevers by the Bay. If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area and are willing to meet once a month somewhere to discuss our journey and offer support please join. We can meet on the weekend, weekday, evening, afternoon or morning whatever is convent for the group.

Join and let me know if you are interested in an informal meeting.
Linda
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follow-up from this morning...

Our first meeting:
Saturday, September 29, 11 a.m.
Max's Restaurant
Sequoia Station
1001 El Camino Real
Redwood City

If you plan on attending, just let me know so I can make the reservation.
Linda

Member Services
on 8/31/12 1:02 pm - Irvine, CA

Topic: MEDICAID AND MEDICARE SURGEONS LIST!

Hello Members,

On a daily basis we get calls from members in desperate need of surgeons that will accept Medicaid and or Medicare for Bariatric surgery. It breaks our hearts when we have to say "we don't know of any surgeons in your state we can refer you to".

Can you please help us? If you know of any surgeons in your state that accepts Medicaid and or Medicare, will you list their:

Name

If they accept Medicare and or Medicaid

Phone number

Facility

Address

This list will remain here for our members to access and use.

Thank you so much!!!

ObesityHelp,

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