ShelbyMoore

Hi Annie, I would definately ask your Dr about the procedure that was done. I did google as you suggested and it looks like the omentum is something that covers the stomach and a partial gastrectomy is the removal of the lower part of your stomach. It also stated it was different than the gastric sleeve. Ask your Dr opening and professionally about it. I would be careful what you read on the internet as we are laymen and not in the medical field. At least I'm not. Maybe print out what you read and take it with you. Let us know how your appointment went.

I'm in the very beginning stages. I was referred by my primary physician to the bariatric center for WLS. I'm in Orange County, Calif (Irvine area). I received a call a week ago from the bariatric department stating they approved me and will be mailing me a packet in snail mail. I haven't received anything yet - it's been over 7 days. Is there anyone out there from Orange County Calif that has used Kaiser? I'm curious about their process. I see a lot on here from Kaiser N. Calif and outlying areas but can't find anyone from Orange County. I'd like to hear from other Orange County, Kaiser, Sleevers. .

Thanks Tammy!

Hi Tammy, I received in the mail today the information on the 12 week Options program. I immediately phoned Kaiser to get that scheduled but was only able to leave a voicemail. I hope they phone me back on Monday so I can get that step scheduled. Question... what program did you use to lose all that weight? Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig or on your own? That's an amazing amount of weight! Great job!

Hi Debbie, I'm so excited for you! It sounds like the Options program is the biggest hurdle then things get moving through. Please keep us updated in here on how you are doing. Maybe you can write a blog about your personal experiences. It's all inspirational to me.

Heather.... thank you for all that information! I also read your blog with gave me great insight as to what to expect. Thanks for being so detailed! It seems Kaiser Orange County (LA) only has hospitals that do this in South Bay or the San Diego area. I've never seen anything written about someone having the surgery in one of the Orange County hospitals. Thanks for the recommendation for South Bay. I will shoot for that, along with Dr. Zane. My BMI is only at 38 (which is still obese) but falls under Kaisers regular requirements but I was approved due to the severe arthritis in both of my knees. I use a cane to walk if I have to walk any farther then about 60 feet and that is painful. I'm 59 years young and hate the cane! I will have full knee replacement after I lose weight. My ortho won't give me new knees until I lose at least 50 - 60lbs. One hurdle at a time and my first priority is my weight and maintaining the weight loss. I was wondering if the Options program will require me to do exercising. At home I use the pool which takes the weight off my knees. I can sit in a chair and do upper body but anything involving my knees can't be done. I'm sure I'll have an opportunity to share my knee dilemma during one of my pre-appointments. Heather, thanks again for your insight. And congratulations on your success and losing 54lbs!