Hi! I'm a sleeve hopeful and wondering if anyone has been to Valley Care in Pleasanton? I have an appointment there because that is who my insurance will cover. I have heard from my insurance that they do many procedures but wanted to hear from others what they thought.

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Aww congrats.... Although I have completed all my weight lost classes I have been having one day after another with paperwork etc. I have been very PRO-ACTIVE when dealing with the doctor’s office and insurance. I have my pre-surgery class on Thursday morning and hope to have a an approval by insurance by then as well

I'm sorry to hear that but it will happen before you know it. I've lost 10lbs since surgery. I jut can't even believe I went thru with this procedure lol I'm such a wimp when it comes to pain so I've gotten extremely lucky not to have much of it.

patience is a virture

I have my date 5/15

I'm 5/15 too!!

Sleeve sister

It's been a month I feel great! I'm down 35lbs. I returned to work 2 weeks ago. I've been working out (not to hard) since I was 2 weeks post op. Now i'm working out REALLY hard! I have absolutely no regrets. The 1st week was a bit difficult I wanted 2 eat everything in sight because I new I couldn't have it, but I got over it quick. Good Luck to you who are waiting or have already went through it. =)

Hello Everyone, I want to get in on this topic. I'm wondering how you all are doing? I am in the pre-surgery stage with Dr Mary Estakhri at Valley Care. I am 90% done with my checklist & hope to be submitted to insurance soon. Thank you in advance for any info you are willing to share!

Hello Everyone, I want to get in on this topic. I'm wondering how you all are doing? I am in the pre-surgery stage with Dr Mary Estakhri at Valley Care. I am 90% done with my checklist & hope to be submitted to insurance soon. Thank you in advance for any info you are willing to share!

So how did it all go? Have you been sleeved? I am trying to get into this program. My insurance company is happy to comply, but I'm actually having trouble getting through to the Bariatric program's office. No one is answering the phone. Should I be stressed about this? I've been considering VSG for 2 and a half years and I am ready to DO THIS! Did anyone have trouble with the office staff getting back to them? Maybe they're just having a busy day.

ETA: They called me back about 2 min after I posted this :-) Derp. I'm already sheduled for NUT & NP (coordinator) visits this Tusday, 2/18, and my surgical consult with Dr. Estakhri on March 7th!! OMG!

Edited February 13, 201412 yr by SarahChavaBlingstein

Hi Sarah, My sleeve surgery went great on Nov 14, 2013! I have never had a problem getting through to the office. If I have ever had to leave a message they have always got back to me by the next day. They are closed on Friday's. I would not be stressed. I had great interactions & service from everyone involved with the program. I am very happy! Have you gone to the information seminar yet?