Any Fremont Kaiser Pre-Op People?

[TeriMoBeri 2]

*raises hand*

I've been in the pre-op process for awhile (took a 6 month break to figure it allll out) and am back in action and in it to win it

Oh, I'm in Tracy too.

[just_kari 9]

Im also in the central valley, Newman to be specific. I have my referral to Kaiser Fremont for my surgery. I started the process last Oct, had my orientation last Jan, took my name off the eligibility list because I became overwhelmed and needed time and space. I requested, and received, my second referral earlier this week and have to redo the orientation. I am scheduled for the Aug 26th orientation class. Any recommendations on Surgeons? HOw is your journey going? I'm looking forward to following the other Kaiser Fremont patients.

[nancygm 6]

Im also in the central valley' date=' Newman to be specific. I have my referral to Kaiser Fremont for my surgery. I started the process last Oct, had my orientation last Jan, took my name off the eligibility list because I became overwhelmed and needed time and space. I requested, and received, my second referral earlier this week and have to redo the orientation. I am scheduled for the Aug 26th orientation class. Any recommendations on Surgeons? HOw is your journey going? I'm looking forward to following the other Kaiser Fremont patients. [/quote']

Hello! I have meet with Dr. Hanh but I'm still working on the 10% weight loss! I heard good things about the other Drs too . Dr. Hanh has the longest waiting list. I go to the support meetings at Kaiser.

[just_kari 9]

Nice to meet you, Nancygm.

o you think she has the longest list because she does the overview class? Which Kaiser do you go to meetings at?

[nancygm 6]

Hello! I go to the Fremont one. The meetings are every 2 & 4 Friday at 6pm. I meet with him once and it was good. I think/hope that he has a long wait because he is such a good Dr. I heard good things about the other Drs to. I think there is only one woman Dr. Chu? I think that's her name.

[nancygm 6]

Also the Dr change in the class. When I did my class in May it was another Dr.

[just_kari 9]

Dr Chu is who spoke to our class. And she is also the one everyone was lining up afterward to schedule their appt with. I must've skimmed over the Dr's name when I read your post and just put my own face to it. It will be intersting to see who will be at the class on the 26th. LOL

[nancygm 6]

That's what happened at my meeting everyone got in line Dr. Dutta?

[just_kari 9]

I have my consult with Dr Dutta on Sept 12th. I was surprised how different this class was from the last time. I found the last class more informative in regards to what to expect, this class was more about the why's and why nots of surgery.

[nancygm 6]

Which doctor gave the class? The next appointment is the longer one. Good Luck. I have my psych evulation this week.

[just_kari 9]

Dr Dennan gave the class this time. I've heard from other patients that they had to take an options classes. That was not mentioned at either of the Orientations I attended. Did you/do you know anything about them?

[nancygm 6]

It seems to be an L.A. thing. We don't have that. Let's talk you can email me at Nancygm@aol.com.

[just_kari 9]

I sent you an email Nancy

[TeriMoBeri 2]

About how long was it between your doc (in my case, Dr. Dennen) getting your chart, once you reached your goal weight, and you actually getting a call back to schedule your surgery date? From there, about how long before your surgery date?

[nancygm 6]

About how long was it between your doc (in my case' date=' Dr. Dennen) getting your chart, once you reached your goal weight, and you actually getting a call back to schedule your surgery date? From there, about how long before your surgery date?[/quote']

It depends. I had Dr. Hahn and I waited 12 weeks but I heard other doctors are 4-6 weeks. I have heard of Dr. Dennen but not much. Dr. Hahn, Dr. Chu and Dr. Dutta are the only ones I know.