Hi, Options (Corona location) classes are completed along with all labs. I have my appointment on July 20th for my medical interview, can anyone tell me on their experience how much longer before a Sleeve Date is given? I am getting very anxious!!!

Thanks for the info. I heard Dr.Suh was really good as well. In fact I heard the two choices for the Corona program are either Crown Bariatric with Dr. Suh or Pacific Bariatric that I previously mentioned. Three weeks is what I've been hearing concerning the referral. I have attended the Pacific Bariatric Seminar and have completed all their paperwork. They're just now waiting for Kaiser to send them the referral and then I can get started on their process. I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Do u have to do a psych eval with PBS?

Yes i have!!! My date is Aug 6th

Congrats, are you having to do the pre-op diet?

Did they allow u to choose which one u will be referred to. I know they say will not know for sure until u get ur referral...did they say u will go PBS for sure???

Well..she told me that they usually just refer to Crown Bariatric if you don't request PBSMG. I told her specifically that I wanted to go to PBSMG. She then asked me did I know which doctor? I gave her Eugene Rumsey who is the same doctor that conducted my mom's RNY back in Dec.2009. He's awesome!!! She was able to put that into the system so that the case manager sends the referal to PBSMG.

Do u have to do a psych eval with PBS?

Yes! There's 3 appointments all in one day, and one of those appointments is a psych evaluation.

The three appointments are with the Surgeon, Internist, and Psychiatrist.

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Kinda.....he just ask me not to gain no weight from now til surgery....he recommends high Protein and no carbs..atkins diet....only the day before surgery is all liquid....broths,jello,etc

Going TODAY!!!!!! 3:30 to Kaiser Cadillac to see a surgeon, I pray they clear me for surgery!

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MichT, please let us know how it goes. Positive thoughts your way!

Kinda.....he just ask me not to gain no weight from now til surgery....he recommends high Protein and no carbs..atkins diet....only the day before surgery is all liquid....broths' date='jello,etc[/quote']

Good for you, wishing you the best!

Kinda.....he just ask me not to gain no weight from now til surgery....he recommends high Protein and no carbs..atkins diet....only the day before surgery is all liquid....broths' date='jello,etc[/quote']

Good for you, wishing you the best!

MichT, please let us know how it goes. Positive thoughts your way!

Thank you so much! I will

Hi, I have just decided that I want this surgery and I am a Kaiser member. My bmi is 36.5 right now. I am wondering if there are any folks from South Bay that were in a similar situation and can give me any pointers to make sure that my surgery gets approved. I am prediabetic, and have also have high blood pressure. I think I may have sleep apnea. I have made an appointment with my doctor to get her to order a sleep test. A firend of mine had Dr. Moon and he really liked him. Anything anyone can tell me would be so very appreciated.

I'm a Kaiser member as well here in nor cal (Fremont Kaiser). I'm having my surgery tomorrow with Dr Chu...she's amazing! I'm first in line check in time is 6am. My process took a total of 5 mos from surgeon orientation to surgery day. Congrats to those of you who have been sleeved and for those of us that are on our way. Best of luck to all.