CA - Central Valley

[heather3662 6]

Happy belated birthday!

[HeatherB86 12]

Yes I have to pay for the nutritionist and waiting for the psychologist to call to set up an appointment. Then once those are done and I get the insurance approval I have to attend the 4 hour class at memorial. How long did it take you from your first consult to have the surgery?

[vlandon 4]

My approval took 3 1/2 months from first consult to actual surgery. Once I got my insurance approval it took another couple of weeks for actual surgery date. I think my journey was fast compared to some other posts I have read. I also had to pay for my nutritionist because the one my insurance approved had a three month wait. I was told by another person who had the surgery to not wait for them to call you but be proactive and call them and you will get a faster appointment, which I did.

[HeatherB86 12]

Thanks for the response. A few people I have talked to said theirs also took around 3 to 4 months. I am getting excited and will be calling this week to see if they sent the referral to the psychologist. I have an appointment tomorrow with a new primary care doctor I am hoping to get her to sign off for medical clearance

[tnkrrbl 53]

In in Tracy. Surgery scheduled for 5/18/15

[marysmom1216 12]

Hello all!!! I am in Modesto...I am in the midst of starting this process. I went to my seminar and have had they Psych Eval done. I am deciding between using Dr Coirin or going to LA to have it done. Would love some local support!!!!

Alicia

[angelkissed 1]

I'm new on here, I live in Sonora and had the Duodenal Switch 3 weeks ago in Modesto with Patrick Coates. I've had ups and downs on this lifelong journey.

[Ruin's Angel 6]

Am I in the right thread for Sacramento? I don't see any other Northern CA threads that fit me!

[IH8theW8 12]

Hello everyone. I'm in Mariposa. 20 miles East of Merced. And I'm 11 days Pre-Op.

[Katincali 10]

I am in Modesto. My dr is Dr. Corin, surgery date is March 9th

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[Katincali 10]

Marysmom1216, I live in Modesto also, have you had your surgery yet? My date is March 9th with Dr. Corin also. Do u attend any support groups?

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[Link209 4]

Modesto here! Had my DS done 7/22/15 by Dr. Coates at Doctors

[princessprotein 13]

From Chico area now in Stockton/Modesto

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[princessprotein 13]

Also I'm sometime in late April with Dr. coirin

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[msro48 46]

Anyone in the Monterey peninsula area

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