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MrsP
on 7/17/12 1:42 pm - Bakersfield, CA

Topic: RE: San Diego County - Surgeons

I was 2 years post op in April, I had rny but they do it all.

ThinkingSleeve
on 7/17/12 12:39 pm

Topic: RE: San Diego County - Surgeons

Thank you Mrs P :) I have PPO so, I can choose a surgeon. I will look into your Dr. Runsey as well. I am looking into the sleeve. How long post op are you? I think its wonderful to have more than one surgeon in your bariatric group. And Im also considering a surgeon that has good after care. Thank you for your time!

ThinkingSleeve
on 7/17/12 12:34 pm

Topic: RE: San Diego County - Surgeons

Thank you. My PCP referred me to Dr Callery. Do you mind telling me what type of surgery you hd and How long ago did you have surgery? I appreciate your recommendation :)

MrsP
on 7/17/12 12:33 pm - Bakersfield, CA

RNY on 04/29/10

Topic: RE: San Diego County - Surgeons

I had Dr. Rumsey at Pacific Bariatric, he and his whole staff were so nice and awesome! They have several surgeons there, they are right across the street from Scripps Mercy Hospital. Pacific Bariatric has a web site you could check out and see if theyaccept your insurance. Best of luck to you!

larra
on 7/17/12 10:00 am - bay area, CA

Topic: RE: support group tomorrow in San Jose!

Great!

I'm looking forward to meeting you.

Yes, Kaiser is strict about the pre-op weight loss, but you can file a grievance to get past that. Kaiser will deny your grievance, but the DMHC (dept of managed health care) will side with you, because there is NO evidence that people who are forced to lose weight pre-op do better than those who are not forced to do so.
But we can talk more about that at the meeting tomorrow.

Larra

bigjoey1
on 7/17/12 9:46 am

Topic: RE: support group tomorrow in San Jose!

i will be attending. i got to lose weight to get the gastric sleeve. its a hard process. but kaiser is very strict.

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larra
on 7/17/12 8:50 am - bay area, CA

Topic: support group tomorrow in San Jose!

Yes, it's that time again. Our local support group will meet Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm in the Theater Building of Hoover Middle School, 1635 Park Ave., San Jose. The group is sponsored by Pacific Laparoscopy but patients of any surgeon, or with no surgeon yet, are very welcome. There is no fee and no committment.
The group is oriented towards the DS, but again, everyone is welcome. It's a great way to meet some wonderful people and learn more about this wls option from people who live with it. The group is small, informal, and well informed.

I've noticed that these threads get more hits after the meetings than before, so keep in mind that we meet every month, and if you miss this meeting I would be glad to provide the details for the next one.
Come join us!

Larra

Kimberlee M.
on 7/17/12 4:25 am - Alameda, CA

RNY on 03/06/01

Topic: East Bay Bariatric Meeting Reminder - this Sat. July 21

Hello CA board,

East Bay Bariatric is an 11-year-strong independent peer support group that meets the 3rd Saturday of the month at the San Leandro Hospital. Here's the details:

Date: Saturday, July 21, 2012
Times: Pre-op/Newbies from 1:15-1:45 p.m. and everyone from 2-3:30 p.m.
Location: Education Center, San Leandro Hospital (behind the ER), 13855 East 14th Street, San Leandro, CA 94578.

Meeting is free and open to the public. No need to register, just show up. All surgery types are welcome and encouraged. Doesn't matter where you had your surgery, it's the same journey more or less. If you have regained, we strongly encourage you to come and get support...you are not the only one!!

Bring any WLS-related magazines or products to share.

Kimberlee
OH Support Group Leader

Kimberlee MacVicar, Support Group Leader
www.eastbaybariatric.org, OH Group: East Bay Bariatric
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