LydiaHough

I'm in northern CA, 30 miles east of Stockton; is there anyone up here? Lydia

Hi All, I had my psych eval on 3/26/10, how long before I get my orientation appointment? How long did you all have to wait? I'm thinking of calling Monday to see whats going on. Also, I know I have to loose 10% of my weight, should I start now or after orientation? Does the doctor start the time from your highest weight & PCP's referal or from the time he first sees you? I am so ready for this :biggrin2: Thanks in advance for all the great info Lydia

Lee & MamaAsh, thanks for the info, I will be going to Fremont. So I'll be patient. :-) Lydia

You can try Campbells veggie, veg beef etc. strain out the solids, you wll get a different taste.

Hi All, I had my psych eval in Fremont 3/26/10, and was referred to orientation. About how long will it be before I get my orientation appointment? I want to get this going NOW :-) Thanks, Lydia

I'm from Valley Springs, 30 or so miles east of Stockton. Lydia

Hi All, I just made my psych evaluation appt. What should I expect? What kind of questions do they ask etc. Do I have to give my life's story? Thx. Lydia

Well I had my psych eval Friday and all went well, she has approved me to go to the orientation. She still wants me to see a therapist to help with the emotional eating. and wants verification from the therapist that I am psychologically ready to have the surgery before it is scheduled. Has anyone else had to do this? I hope it doesn't stall the process, I do feel very ready, thanks for listening, Lydia

Hi All, Just found this site today while looking for banding vs. sleeve. I have my psych eval Friday and am a little nervous. I thought I was all set to choose the band, but after reading the problems of the band erosion and having to go back for fills etc. I started checking out the sleeve and I think it will be a better fit for me. Has anyone else gone through this indecision? Also I've read that the sleeve is the first step to a bypass, does that happen to most who get the sleeve? I don't really want to go through 2 surgery's. I'll roam through the site & get more info; I would love to hear from you all. Thanks & God Bless, Lydia

Hi All, I had my psych eval today and it went very well, I was told that the Kaiser, Fremont, CA surgeons do not want to do the band because of the poor weight loss results and problems that go with it. I've been approved and will get an appt. for orientation. So I'm on my way. I've been reading some of the posts in the complications forums and the main thing I've gotten from it is to do what I am told by the doctors, follow the pre-op diet to the letter. I'm only getting one chance at this and I want to do it right. I may not post alot but I will definately be lurking and reading, using the experience I find here. Thank you in advance for being here. God Bless, Lydia

I want to thank Tiffykin for her detailed account with the band, as well as the other posts answering my question. I will be going for the sleeve if approved. I have my psych eval tomorrow, a little nervous but I think it will be ok. Has anyone had surgery done at Kaiser in Fremont CA? I'm curious to see if there is anyone who has had the surgery done in this area. Thanks to all again,Lydia