katiemcfaddenVSG

Hi everyone! I have kaiser and I have orientation on the 21st this month. I was wondering how long after the orientation do I meet with the surgeon/nutrionist/psych? Anyone else have Kaiser and from Northern Cali!? I'm in sacramento. Thanks!

Thanks for your responses!! Orientation went great! I meet with surgeon on May 5th and then have my mandatory support group on the 14th. I have Dr.Yenumula from the south sacramento bariatrics program. I really hope my process goes quickly due to my work schedule, but luckily I work from home so recovery shouldn't be too bad and I might not have to ask for much time off.

Hello everyone!! Newbie here! I am just now starting my WLS journey. My current weight is 289lbs. I'm 5'3 31 years old. I have received my orientation date from Kaiser South sacramento bariatrics program 4/21!! So excited! I was wondering if there is anyone in my area that has went through Kaiser and wanted to know how everything went.. Can't wait to see mine and everyone else's progress with VSG! ????

Hi everyone!! Orientation went great! I got my what I call bariatric bible to go by(hehe). My surgeon seems really nice and knows his stuff! My first appt with my surgeon is on 5/5 and one of my required support group classes is on 5/14. Then I think meet with nutritionist and psych. The only thing I'm afraid of is how much weight my surgeon is going to want me to lose before getting approved for surgery..oh yeah by the way I checked with my insurance fully covers everything! Thankfully no out of pocket costs for me! I'm so excited to see and hear everyone's progress during out WLS JOURNEYS!

Hi everyone! For the past month an a half I have been waking up with headaches every morning and feeling sleepy during the day. I was going to email my dr about this but wanted to get some feedback from people that suffer these same symptoms and have been diagnosed with sleep apnea. Would it prevent me from getting the surgery? Thanks!

Thank you so much for your replies!! I have orientation on the 21st and whenever I get my surgeon appt I'm going to bring it up to him or her. I will keep you all posted!! Thanks again!