Newbie wanting to be a part of the club

Hi Laura,
I love and miss Simi.  I grew up out there. Where are you in Simi?  We just cant afford to go out there. As to what kind of nurseI am well it has been a road these past 5.5 years.  Yes the surgeon that I have worked with is Dr. Yadegar.  He is friends with Dr Mehran.  I was the bariatric nurse coordinator here in Lancaster.The hospital pulled me back into the hospital to work case management.  I see the bariatric pts when they are in the hospital. I would love to meet you some time. 
Liz

Small world Liz. I live just off of Sycamore and Erringer. What a great job to be the bariatric nurse coordinator. I found a job listing in West Los Angeles Kaiser that stated that the kaiser bariatric program was looking for a coordinator. I thought for about 3 seconds that I might apply for the job but the drive would kill me. But what a great way to stay motivated after WLS.

I've been a nurse since 1999. Following a few nursing jobs in Los Angeles I came to Ventura County and fell in love with the Mountains and the city of Simi. When I came to Simi  I worked peer review, risk/quality management at Simi Hospital for a year, went back to the bedside (labor and delivery) for a year and found that I was burned out on hospitals so I went to public health. I do love public health. It pays pretty good, you can't beat the hours (10 hour days, 4 days a week and three days off), and the retirement is fabulous.  Anyway... blah, blah, blah enough about me.

We should meet sometime. Lancaster is only a couple of hours away.
Laura

Laura, my Dad still loves out there.  Mom passed away in 2006.  he lives at the top of Tapo off of township.  So I do come out there every so often. We could even meet in Santa Clarita.  I have been a nurse BSN?
Liz

Hello, I had the RNY on 7/9/08. Dr Dutson is my surgon. He's a great doctor. Good luck with your surgery.

Catjurado,

Did Dr. Dutson use his robot for your surgery?

Laura

Hello Laura, I do not know if Dr. Dutson used his robot. I will ask him when I see him.
Cathy

Laura,

Welcome to the Cali board, we're glad you're here.  A finer group of folks you won't find anywhere, always friendly, full of great information and honesty.  We're here to help you in any way we can.

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery.

Barb

Welcome Laura,to the Cali Boards. These guys and gals on here are very supportive. Dr. Dutson did my RNY this past September at UCLA and he used the Robot on me. I remember being taken into the operating room and looking for that Bad Boy (The Robot). Dr. Dutson and his staff are great and the new UCLA Hospital is just great. I am going to have my 6 month check up with him April 6th.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask about anything at anytime. There are great people on here that will help.
Take care, good luck with your classes and here is to a speedy recovery. We will move over for you, don't you worry.
Hugs & Love,

Karen